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Her first term as Board Chair was from the mid-1990s \u2013 early 2000s. Her second term of activities is 2023  present.\n\n      MCS services facilitate civic engagement and help to improve the quality of life of community members by addressing their issues and priorities of public concern. Programs and activities are determined in consultation with stakeholders in neighborhoods throughout the Washington Metropolitan area.\n\n      MCS aspires to be a source of social good, assisting community stakeholders to build the capacity and progress on their own for common good. The board is comprised of diverse cultures and faith traditions. We work together to advance understanding and cooperation to help build a better society for everyone. Our motto is, \u201cE Pluribus Unum\u201d (Out of many, one.)\n\n      Rosemary is a member of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) and vice president on the IFC committee for outreach and coordination. Before she retired in 2015, her career included service in two offices within the U.S. Department of Education (OCR) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. She also represented USED as advisor to the Secretariat for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).`,\n            },\n\n            {\n              name: \"Alarik Al Fritz\",\n              role: \"Strategic Planning\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_apqas9apqas9apqa.png\",\n              bio: `Longtime research scientist, project manager, and special\n               assistant to senior US government leaders, now seeking to pivot\n                career to help leverage whole-of-government resources and capabilities \n                in the fight against climate change. Over 20 years of experience directly\n                 supporting US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) flag officers and senior staff and managing multiple research projects across wide variety of operational\n                  topics. Accomplished team leader and mentor to diverse analysts. Solely responsible for deriving analytical methodologies and problem-solving approaches,\n                   communicating strategic priorities,  building consensus across organizations, and briefing results to senior leaders. International Relations Doctorate, Georgetown University; Research: US-Japan alliance,\n                    Politics & Economics of China and Japan, Masters Degree George Washington University; Political Science & Japanese language, University of Arizona joint degree.`,\n            },\n\n            {\n              name: \"Rebekah Tosado\",\n              role: \"Strategic Planning\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wrjgw6wrjgw6wrjg.png\",\n              bio: `Attorney and policy advisor with 25 years of experience in government, civil and human rights, policy and law. Skilled in Legal and Policy Analysis, Government, Homeland Security, Federal Government, and National Security. Graduate of Boston College Law School. Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Past Board VP The Arc of Prince George\u2019s County serving persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Finance Council Secretary, Nuestra Se\u00f1ora Reina de las Americas. Awarded US Department of Homeland Security, Secretary\u2019s Meritorious Service Silver Medal in 2015 for exemplary service, commitment, and outstanding performance in establishing a Limited English Proficiency Program for diverse communities across the Nation.`,\n            },\n            {\n              name: \"Shahram Ahmadzadegan\",\n              role: \"Governance Committee\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_3esw5s3esw5s3esw.png\",\n              bio: ` Seasoned operations executive with a proven track record of delivering operations and program excellence with overall budgets up to $1.3 billion. 20+ years of operations leadership, including 15 years dedicated to international development managing the effective execution of complex programs across the world. In-field leadership in countries like Kenya, Tunisia, Liberia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Macedonia, and Afghanistan in advancing their economic, social, and environmental well-being. Currently open to both public and private sectors where my operations expertise can contribute to value creation for the organization.\n\n \n\nCore Competencies: Business Operations & Turnaround, Program & Project Management, Divestitures & Company Stand-up, Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Financial Management & Budgeting, Performance & KPI Management, Business Insights & Data Analysis, Audits, Risk and Compliance, Change Management, Training & Communications, Cross-Function Team Management, Client \/ Stakeholder Relations `,\n            }, \n {\n              name: \"John Villamil-Casanova\",\n              role: \"\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/John-Villamil-Casanova.jpg\",\n              bio: ` \nJohn Villamil-Casanova is the former President\/CEO of ASPIRA Association, Inc., the nation\u2019s largest national not-for-profit Latino educational organization, and now an education, change management, and institutional development consultant. With over forty five years\u2019experience in the environmental science, policymaking, instructional and educational institution management and institutional capacity builder, non-for-profit organizations organizer, strategic planner and instructional information technology expert, Mr. Villamil-Casanova specializes in the development, management and implementation of information technology programs and strategies, higher education institutional evaluation and accreditation,curriculum development, and implementation of educational and staff training programs and planning; and implementation of charter and alternative school networks and systems. He has also organized or supported the development of communications, educational and community based organizations in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico and in Latin America.\n\u00a0\nHaving worked in both the private and public sectors, Johnbrings extensive experience in program management, organizational and institutional development, fundraisingand development, university campus administration, professional development, and the elaboration of business and marketing plans. As a prolific proposal writer, he has secured over $700 million for institutions. \u00a0Mr. Villamil is also highly knowledgeable about community and institutional informatics. In addition, he is a proven bilingual (English and Spanish) writer with over 45 articles and major project reports in scientific journals and government publications, as well as several textbooks and instructor manuals authored for Macmillan QUE. \n\u00a0\nHe has been recognized by Hispanic Engineer and Telecommunications Magazine as one of the nation\u2019s 50 most influential Hispanics in information technology (IT). John has been has been recognized by Hispanic Engineer and Telecommunications Magazine as one of the nation\u2019s 50 most influential Hispanics in information technology (IT). John has been an advisor to several university systems, elected officials, and school districts. In addition, he has served on local, regional, national, and international boards of directors for for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He has served on several national advisory committees (for national media and IT companies). He also served as member of the Governor\u2019s Board on Hispanic\/Latino Affairs for the State of Virginia. `,\n            },\n{\n              name: \"Agust\u00edn Servin de la Mora \",\n              role: \"\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_yjweceyjweceyjwe.png\",\n              bio: ` Agust\u00edn Servin de la Mora is the Founder and President of DE LA MORA Interpreter Training, a specialized training center providing education for medical, legal, and public service interpreters. He was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and has been a professional interpreter for 28 years, both as a freelance and a staff interpreter. \n\nHe is one of the supervisor raters for the National Center for State Courts and has been a lead rater for the federal and consortium oral exams for court interpreters. He was the lead interpreter for the Ninth Judicial Circuit for over a decade and served as a member of the Project Advisory Committee responsible for the creation of the National Standards for Healthcare Interpreter Training Programs for the NCIHC. He was a member of the Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board and a voting member of the Technical Committee of the National Consortium for Interpreter Certification.\n\n He is a state and federally certified court interpreter, as well as a certified medical interpreter. He has been a consultant for the National Center for State Courts for 20 years.  `,\n            },\n {\n              name: \"Wayman McCoy\",\n              role: \"Integration of Music & Arts\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fqymvvfqymvvfqym.png\",\n              bio: ` Wayman McCoy possesses 20+ years of experience as an HR Specialist \u2013 Staffing & Recruitment, managing personnel, and developing business in healthcare, finance, information technology, and other industries. He earned an MBA in Health Services Administration from Howard University. He distinguished himself by placing skilled healthcare providers in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical systems across the US in response to the COVID-19 crisis. As a business development specialist, he generated qualified leads and developed sales pipelines for multiple software, HR, and consulting providers including Master Card Public Payment Solutions, AMEX Accounts Payable Recovery Services, K&R Negotiators. Wayman Chaired the Partnership for Family Preservation Rites of Passage Planning Committee at Koba Center for Drug Treatment & Research under the auspices of Dr. Jeff Hoffman who co-developed the Living in Balance drug treatment program. Wayman is an accomplished violinist and arts advocate. He has appeared as session violinist and soloist for numerous recordings including Donnie McClurkin, Herb Fame, Julia Nixon, Richard Smallwood. He is Concertmaster of the DC Strings Workshop\u2019s Accord Symphony, a member of \u201cStrings for Christ,\u201d Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra; Soulful Symphony, Premier String Quartet; and private violin instructor. `,\n            },\n          ],\n        },\n        {\n          title: \"\ud83e\udde0 Board of Advisors\",\n          members: [\n            {\n              name: \"Alice Wender\",\n              role: \"Civics & K-12 Curricula Development\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4dqi54dqi54dqi54.png\",\n              bio: ` Ms. Wender worked for over 42 years in the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).  OCR enforces the several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age in program or activities that receive funds from the Department of Education.  She served in OCR\u2019s Headquarters Office for 17 years developing policy guidance and resources on an array of issues and designed and implemented a comprehensive technical assistance program to inform individuals of their rights under the civil rights laws and to help school communities fulfill federal civil rights obligations.  For over 25 years, Ms. Wender served as Director of the District of Columbia Enforcement Office enforcing the civil rights laws in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Under her leadership, the office carried out OCR\u2019s core work \u2014 preventing, identifying, ending, and remedying discrimination against students.  Her office rose to the challenges faced and successfully resolved civil rights harms experienced by students as part of their education. Ms. Wender also was a successful educator. She was a Title I Reading and Math teacher in the New York City school system followed by five years as a special education teacher in Arlington County Public Schools. `,\n            },\n            {\n              name: \"Felegebirhan B. Mihret\",\n              role: \"\",\n              img: \"https:\/\/www.mcsdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6srafd6srafd6sra.png\",\n              bio: ` Felegebirhan Belesti Mihret is a migration expert, researcher, and consultant with over a decade of experience in international migration, refugee studies, peace and conflict resolution, human rights, and development. He has collaborated with academic institutions, international organizations, and civil society, conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis, and program evaluations. His research expertise spans labor migration, human trafficking, and migration policies, as well as peace and conflict resolution, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.\n\nFelegebirhan is currently a Ph.D. candidate with \u201cABD\u201d in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, focusing on migration governance and development aid. He holds an MSc in Migration, Mobility, and Development from SOAS, University of London, an MA in Human Rights from Addis Ababa University, and a BA in Sociology from Gondar University in Ethiopia. He has served as a lecturer and research assistant at George Mason University, contributing to academic discourse on global migration and conflict resolution.\n\nHis extensive experience includes consultancy roles with organizations such as the World Bank, DFID, the EU, and the Red Cross, where he has provided policy recommendations and conducted field research in migration and human rights. 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Since 2020, Felegebirhan has also served as a board member of a non-profit organization called the African Civic Leadership Program (ACLP). `,\n            },\n {\n              name: \"Prince Haldane\",\n              role: \"\",\n              img: 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