Reginald recently retired after enjoying a successful career as a federal agent and corporate security executive. He and his family have lived in the area for over 20 years. He is grateful that he can use the tools he has gathered over the years to assist Luminus in achieving its vision.

Reginald earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University and a master’s from the National War College at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. He also holds a graduate certificate for study in China Intelligence Concerns from National Intelligence University.

He enjoys bike riding, running, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jen Blondo is the owner of Key Process Partners, a consulting company based in Howard County. Jen grew up in Howard County and attended Deep Run Elementary, Mayfield Woods Middle, and Long Reach High School. Even at a very young age, Jen befriended New Americans who joined her class, taking an interest in learning to communicate in other languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, and American Sign Language. Jen is passionate about creating an inclusive environment in our community, welcoming New Americans and providing friendship, support, and resources so that all can thrive.

Patti Pape Caplan is a retired educator who moved to Howard County from Iowa in 1987 to assume the position of Public Information Officer for the Howard County Public School System. In that capacity, she directed the district’s public engagement, media relations and communications programs for 26 years. Her background includes over 50 years of experience in education, social services and public relations, and advocacy on behalf of the disenfranchised. She is now pursuing a second career as a professional artist.

Anish Manrai, assistant director of sport and fitness at the Columbia Association, is an experienced executive and thought leader in the sport, fitness and wellness industry. During his careers in professional tennis and sports management, he has won numerous awards including the United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Innovation Award, Columbia Association Team Member of the Year, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Illinois Professional of the Year, and the USPTA Midwest Division Player of the Year, among others. He is currently the Vice-President of the USPTA Mid-Atlantic Board and serves on the USPTA National Innovation Committee. Anish hails originally from Mumbai, India.

Nana Owusu-Nkwantabisa is the Director of the Library and Learning Commons for Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. A resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, Nana is a native of Ghana, West Africa. Nana appreciates the diversity of American society and the role that immigration has and continues to play in the national narrative.

Elvira McCullough is a mother of three wonderful kids, who loves cooking, gardening, playing tennis, music and traveling. Elvira speaks 4 languages and has lived in Venezuela, Spain, France, England and Italy. She has her own Websites and Marketing Solutions company and is a Spanish interpreter/translator. She has been fully engaged in her community for more than 20 years and has worked with many non-profit organizations in Howard County. Elvira is in two PTA committees, on the Family Advisory Board for Learning Heroes, is a commissioner for La Alianza Latina of Howard County, and website and events coordinator for Howard County NAACP.