LOUIS D. PATYONDY, M.D. is a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at the Institute of Facial and Cosmetic Surgery. He comes to us from Budapest via Los Angeles. Dr. Potyondy’s credentials attest to his commitment to excellence. He has been prolific in his contributions to clinical research in the field of both cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. He has published several ground breaking papers. His latest publication in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal focuses on the benefits and applications of biotechnology in the field of cosmetic surgery. He has been featured on NBC news as a respected and trusted name in the field of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Potyondy is a devoted family man. He enjoys exercising and traveling with his wife of 7 years and their dog Sophie.
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 SUZAN MEREDITH has been married to Todd Meredith for 17 years. They are both entrepreneurs. He has a political fundraising business Morgan, Meredith and Associates. They have two girls, Emily, 14 and Savannah, 9 and Buttercup, their parakeet. They live in Ashburn.
JENNIFER MANGUM has 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl, ranging in ages from 4 to 15 and a very active Boston terrier named Hershey. Jennifer is originally from Massachusetts. Her family has lived in Northern Virginia since 2000. She also helps her husband with his film production company, Cold Spark Films. Their first feature movie “The Adventures of Food Boy” starring Lucas Grabeel (from High School Musical) is due to premier in 2008.
Both ladies have been working together at Redecorate Today since 2006 and are both Certified Interior Refiners. Redecorate Today 571-333-0222, www.redecorate-today.com |
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 MURAT AKSU is no stranger to Journalism. he worked for Playboy (writing articles) in his younger years. Hanging around town, he is known as “Gastronome Magnifique” and a restaurant expert. In his long career as an executive traveling to the best cities in the world, he has become an expert in identifying great restaurants and not so great ones. He lives with his wife and two children in Ashburn. |
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 DOUG ROPER, a.k.a. The Food Dude, has been eating his way through Loudoun County since moving ‘out West’ with his wife Heather in 2001. Doug and Heather have 2 children, Elle age 4 and Ryan age 15 months. Doug first discovered his uncanny ability in 1984 when he was expelled from the cafeteria indefinitely for his vocal and colorful proclamations of his distaste for the Lunch Ladies’ prized mystery meat. |
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 MICHAEL VONAL is an artist whose primary medium is photography. He cut his teeth in the rough and rugged world of photography in Los Angeles over twenty years ago, and is now actively pursuing his art in the DC metropolitan area.
Michael is best known for his captivating portrait work, which showcases his uncanny ability to capture decisive moments, expressions, and the emotional complexities of his subjects. |
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 VAL CAVALHERI, mother of Devon 15 and Dylan 21, is a writer/photographer living in South Riding. Having worked as a technical writer for various companies throughout Northern Virginia, her life took a new direction when her husband bought her a camera for her birthday several years ago. Within a very short period of time, her photographic skills became known outside her circle of family and friends. Her photography has been featured in both newspapers and magazines and she is sought after as an events photographer. She continues to write, most recently freelancing for the Washington Post. |
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 KELLY MAGYARICS is a wine educator and freelance writer in Northern Virginia. Her company, Kelly Magyarics Wine Consulting, offers educational, interactive wine tastings for private and corporate events. Kelly’s articles have appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Modern Luxury DC, The Tasting Panel and Cheers, among others. Kelly can be reached through her website, www.trywine.net.
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 JULIA KALISHis a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Julia loves teaching yoga classes for all levels, and especially enjoys introducing new students to the world of yoga.
She is the owner of Double Dog Yoga in Herndon, and offers classes throughout Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. You can contact Julia at julia@doubledogyoga. com, or visit her website at www.doubledogyoga.com. |
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 JULIE TOWER- PIERCE a lawyer, writer and mother of three. Her first book is due out Summer 2008 by the American Bar Association. You can find her online at DarlingHill.com.
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 KATE BENGAARD. As Modern Mom’s fashion contributor, Kate Bengaard scours Loudoun County to feature the very best fashion finds at every price. KATE is owner and founder of Polished, an image, wardrobe, and beauty-consulting company based in Northern Virginia.
Contact her at
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ANNA WHISTON - DONALDSON is a former high school English teacher. Now a stay-at-home mother of two and freelance writer, Anna is very active in her church. She likes to read, blog, and walk her dog. |
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ALI VONAL is an amateur writer and photographer, just on the cusp of becoming professional in both arenas. He is a student at GMU and married living with his beautiful wife in Centreville. |
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 ALECIA LICATA is a Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty in Old Town Alexandria. She comes from a unique background in real estate, investment management and non-profit work. Alecia finds the Northern Virginia area to be an amazing community to work and reside in. Contact her at
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or (571) 263-2305. |
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Kelly Eldridge is a busy Ashburn mother of two......
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 TUBA ACER lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and 2.5 years old child, Bora. She is the web developer of www.iammodern.com. She has received her MBA degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and had Website Design Certificate from Kennesaw State University. She has currently owned her own company, Zogox Systems.Zogox Systems -
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