board of directors

Damion is the Marketing Principal at BaseLine ROI. Before BaseLine ROI he spent 20 years in marketing and advertising connecting his clients to customers in need of their products and services. Damion transitioned from print media to digital marketing accepting a position with Reach Local, which at the time was one of the world’s largest Digital Ad Agencies for Small To Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs). Damion earned a BS in Biology from Virginia Union University. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two children who continue to be the inspiration for his family-oriented businesses.

Julie is a native Capitol Hill resident and proud graduate of DC Public Schools—the Capitol Hill Cluster School and the high school formerly known as Wilson High School. She continued on to George Washington University, where she studied nonprofit management. Julie was a board member for the Washington Area Frisbee Club for 10 years and served as the board president for five years. In this capacity, she spent many hours cultivating relationships with field providers, planning schedules and compiling rosters for leagues and events.

Claude is a former American football defensive end. He played at the University of Pittsburgh, in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, and on other teams. He is a cofounder of Quest-Act, a nonprofit that works with students to live a purpose-driven life and build their community. He coaches football at Ballou and McKinley Tech high schools. He lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, their two daughters, and a nephew, all of whom attended the Capitol Hill Cluster Schools.

Since 2009, Alex has served as the executive director of District Sports, the largest adult soccer organization in DC. In this capacity, Alex builds and maintains relationships with school and government entities and drives new organizational initiatives. Over the years he has created robust partnerships with organizations such as the DC Ed Fund, DC SCORES, and DC United. Alex holds a Master’s degree in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University.

Carlos serves on the board of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School. He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta and The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the Senior Vice President of Development and Asset Management at Cedar Realty Trust.

One of the founders of Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park, Mike served as the first president of Go Play. He is President of Sports on the Hill where he has volunteered as commissioner, coach, and referee coordinator. He was previously a commissioner of the Capitol Hill Youth Baseball and Softball League. After receiving a M.S. in Technology and Human Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis, he moved to the DC area. An energy and environmental consultant, he’s lived with his family on Capitol Hill since 1985.

Larry has been a Capitol Hill resident for 40 years. He has been active in youth sports for the last 20 years as coach and commissioner of youth soccer, basketball, baseball, and touch football. He currently serves as president of Sports on the Hill, a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization serving over 1,500 youth athletes with programs in lacrosse, field hockey, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and touch football.

Monica is the Director of Development and Community Partnerships at the Flag Star Football Foundation. Since 2024, she has led efforts to expand access for underserved DC youth by bringing programming directly to schools and afterschool sites. She also oversees Flag Star’s annual fundraising gala and manages relationships with dozens of league sponsors. A Ward 5 resident since 2017, she lives in Brookland with her husband, two kids, and their rescue dog. She enjoys long walks through the neighborhood, rooting for the Nationals, and supporting small local businesses.

Ebony is a third-generation Washingtonian and ANC Commissioner for Kingman Park (ANC 7D), representing areas like the RFK Campus and Kingman & Heritage Islands. In 2016, she founded District Herbs, a tea company supporting local herb farmers, and won DSLBD’s Dream Pitch in 2022. In 2024, she placed second in the Ward 7 DC Council race. Ebony is on the boards of Friends of Kingman Park and the DC Parks Task Force and serves on the Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River. She enjoys hiking and natural bodybuilding.

Alison is the Founder and CEO of Grow Strategic Solutions, a consulting firm supporting progressive organizations and nonprofits with strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership coaching. Since 2020, she has worked with clients such as America Votes, Rock the Vote, GPS Impact, and the Voter Participation Center to assess internal operations, guide executive transitions, and build sustainable, mission-aligned growth strategies. From 2009 to 2015, she was a political appointee in the Obama Administration, holding senior leadership roles at FEMA, the White House, and the Department of Homeland Security. A seasoned strategist and coalition-builder, she brings over two decades of experience across political campaigns, nonprofit leadership, and public service.

Seth Shapiro is the IT Director for the Office of Education Through Employment Pathways under the DC Deputy Mayor for Education. He leads the development of a citywide data system that tracks the impact of education and workforce programs on career access and economic mobility for DC residents. Previously, he served as Chief of Program Operations at DC Parks and Recreation. He began his public service in 2015 as Ward 6 Liaison in the Mayor’s Office, coordinating multi-agency efforts to improve neighborhood safety. Before joining government, Seth owned The Silver Spork. He holds a degree in economics from Tulane University and lives on Capitol Hill with his wife and two kids. A longtime youth sports volunteer, he’s also a proud Massachusetts native and Red Sox fan.

David, Senior Vice President of Development for Akridge, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of development activities from acquisition to completion. His responsibilities include acquisition, financing, entitlements, design, construction, marketing, and leasing. He is an active member of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, the Urban Land Institute, and is a former Vice President of the African American Real Estate Professionals. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, BUILT National, and Capitol Hill Little League. He is an advisory board member to the Washington DC Economic Partnership and Build DC, an organization that uses entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of students from under-resourced communities.

Jordyn serves as the Vice President of Leadership Development and Research at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, where she oversees impactful programs such as the Transgender Justice Initiative and HIV & Health Equity. With over a decade of research expertise, she has held roles at the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Academies of Sciences, contributing to critical reports on criminal justice, health, and LGBTQ+ well-being. Beyond her professional achievements, Jordyn is the co-founder and General Manager of the Washington Prodigy women's football team and has been a member of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's LGBTQ Advisory Committee since 2020. She holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and St. Joseph’s University.

Zoe is the Community Impact Manager at the Washington Spirit, where she plays a vital role in building and enhancing the club's partnerships. She also serves as Chair of the DC SCORES Advisory Council. Zoe's dedication to community engagement has helped her forge strong connections with Go Play partners such as Leveling the Playing Field, District Sports, Events DC, Friends at Anacostia Park, and FFC. Passionate about creating accessible recreational and field spaces, she is an advocate for equitable opportunities in sports. Zoe is a proud Capitol Hill resident, living near Eastern High School.