Meet the Team

Board of Directors

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    Abigail S.J.

    Founder & President

    Abby is the President and Founder of City Girls DC! In her day job, Abby works in Government Relations and advocates on topics from health care to disaster response. She also previously worked as nurse in TN and here in DC! In her spare time, Abby loves traveling and finding new books to read.

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    Alexia C.S.

    Vice President of Operations

    Alexia has been in the DMV since the summer of 2022, and works as a Program Coordinator. Prior to moving, she found CGDC and was thrilled to begin attending events to find a community. Outside of work and CGDC, Alexia enjoys cycle classes, baking sourdough, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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    Taleah M.

    Vice President of Programming

    Taleah works in the marketing field & moved to the DMV from Richmond, VA in 2019! She joined CGDC when she was looking for new friends & activities to attend in DC! Outside of work, Taleah loves spending time with family and friends, tap dancing and enjoying the best things that DC has to offer!

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    Sarah H.

    Director of Technology

     Sarah moved to the DC from South FL in 2021 to pursue her Masters at GWU. She has been a member of CGDC since its founding and loves the welcoming and diverse community. You can find her doing announcements at any of the CGDC walks or book clubs!


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    Jessica C.

    Director of Finance

    Jessica is a proud “Texpat” who moved to the DC- area in 2021. Jessica joined CGDC shortly after and quickly felt at home in the community. In her free time she can be found trying new fitness classes, exploring the city with her dogs, and obsessing over Texas Aggie football.

  • Victoria T.

    Director of Philanthropy

    Victoria is an AU and GWU alum who first moved to the DMV in 2013 from Philadelphia, PA! She joined CGDC because she loves exploring and meeting new people! Outside of CGDC, Victoria loves running, reading, and baking. Her favorite spot in DC is the Phillips Collection!

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    Shannon T.

    At-Large Board Member

    Shannon moved to DC to attend law school in 2019. Although her home state of Minnesota still has a special place in her heart, she fell in love with DC and decided to stay for good. Shannon joined CGDC to find local community after graduating.

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    Pate Falter

    Director Of Operations

    Originally from North Carolina, Pate has been in the DMV for nearly a year. She loves walking along the National Mall, exploring museums, and discovering new restaurants. After finding City Girls DC, she quickly became involved and credits the organization for introducing her to some of her favorite people in the area because of the inclusive and welcoming community.

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    Elizabeth Raglow

    Director of Walks

    Elizabeth has lived in the DMV for almost two years but is originally from Michigan. She loves walking, trying new restaurants, and attending clothing swaps all around DC. She came to CGDC because to make more friends in the area, and stays because she loves getting to experience this city with an amazing group of girls! 

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    Caitie Doyle

    Program Manager

    Caitie moved to DC from North Carolina in 2024, but grew up here and have loved the energy of the city for as long as she can remember. She joined City Girls after moving because I was looking for fun ways to explore the city and some of her favorite spots are Constitution Gardens and the Georgetown waterfront.

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    Elaine Kuriakose

    Program Manager

    Elaine is from Austin, Texas (hook ’em horns!) and moved to DC in 2024. Back home, she was part of a group like City Girls, so when she saw a CGDC event, she knew it’d be the perfect way to meet new people and explore the city!