Envision

Price and Marki caught with Tationna Ward a talented local dancer and choreographer.

Dani Rivera is a Realtor with Wolford and Associates Realty, she describes herself as –  your VA Realtor® and Advocate, licensed in the Commonwealth of VA. With energy, enthusiasm, + commitment to excellence, I will guide you through every step of the buying + selling process. Your goals are my priority-together we’ll realize your dream. (Facebook description)

Latara Ragland is the Community Attention Youth Internship Program Coordinator.

As Virginia Humanities’ first Deputy Director, Athena Gould leads our programs and operations, grows and manages the health and wellness of our people and culture, and measures and evaluates the vitality of our work in the public humanities across the Commonwealth. Athena has over fifteen years of public service leadership experience in New York, Nevada, and Virginia. She has a BS degree in Computer Information Science and English Language Studies from SUNY Old Westbury and a MS in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University.

Troy Robinson is a local entrepreneur with a powerful story who joined the Envision Podcast to discuss upward mobility within Central Virginia and more.

Cha Cha Mahiri is with the Charlottesville Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and he joined the Envision Podcast to discuss housing affordability and access and more.

Shantel Hopkins is the Director of Lending with the Fountain Fund. As Director of Lending, Shantel coordinates with leadership at each FF site to streamline operations, improve loan processing,and build a cohesive team. In this vital role, Shantel oversees all loan operations, ensuring that the processing, underwriting, and loan closings are carried out efficiently, accurately, and with dignity and respect. (Fountainfund.org)

Toyosi Ogunseye is an internationally recognized journalist and the President & CEO of the Presidential Precinct, a Charlottesville, Virginia–based nonprofit that empowers emerging leaders to address global challenges. She is also a keynote speaker at civic events, including the 2026 Tom Tom Festival’s Civic Futures Summit, where she spoke on courage and democracy. (Source -Tomtomfoundation.org)

Atalaya Sergi is the Executive Director of the Albemarle Foundation for Education.  Established in 2022, AFE’s mission is to generate community commitment to helping every ACPS student thrive by closing opportunity gaps, enhancing student well-being, and supporting teacher retention. Sergi brings more than 15 years of nonprofit and philanthropic leadership experience to the role.

Listen as Price and Marki talk with author Cassidy Dyce about the publishing world, he latest novel and more.