Sandra Leibowitz is the owner of Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC), an award-winning and prolific – yet small – green building consulting firm operating from Richmond, V.A. and Washington, D.C. She draws from nearly 30 years of advanced experience with hundreds of sustainable design projects and leads the SDC team in providing expert technical and process management services to institutions, building owners, design, construction, and property management professionals.

Tierra Henderson opened her settlement company, iFinancial by Tierra, LLC, in 2016, where she serves as a duly commissioned notary and licensed signing agent in Maryland and Virginia. Before Tierra launched iFinancial by Tierra, LLC, she serviced hospital cafeterias in her area for over a decade but eventually felt that her career had run its course. Though she was hesitant about launching her own business, she persevered and sought guidance from a business organization by the name of RVA Works. 

Shirley and her husband David started 3D Design together as a family business and enjoy a 25-acre horse farm in Powhatan, V.A. Residing in Central Virginia, 3D has engineering and manufacturing capabilities with 40-plus years of experience in the industry. Shirley and David are committed to building productive relationships with customers.

Monica Jackson operates Jackson Child Care, a state-licensed family childcare home serving the North Springfield Community for over 30 years with a maximum licensing capacity of 12 children. As a childcare provider, Ms. Jackson specializes in the delivery of a school-readiness preschool program. Additionally, Ms. Jackson is an educator, trainer, advocate, and mentor.