You like the look of the magazine, well you need to get to know the creative team. Without great graphic design and page layouts, courtesy of Sitki Kazanci, the beautiful pictures of our gorgeous moms that adorn the pages of our glossy, courtesy of Michael Vonal and Val Cavalheri, we just wouldn’t be Modern….

Sitki Kazanci is a senior of magazine publishing and design with over 25 years of experience. He is highly sought after, community oriented and all around a wonderful guy. He lives with his wife and daughter in McLean.

Michael Vonal is an ex-Angelino who found his life path here in Northern VA where he gets to practice his passion of taking pictures and capturing magical moment’s in people’s lives. He lives with his two children and wife in Centreville.

Val Cavalheri is no stranger to most of you as she is also a regular contributor in Washington Post. She is a mom and understands all dimensions in a women’s life like no other. She lives with her husband and kids in South Riding.

Hulya Aksu, Founder.