04/29/2026
Richmond showed up in a powerful way last Thursday 👏
HYPE was proud to serve as the selection committee for the second year at Richmond History Makers. An evening dedicated to celebrating the people shaping a stronger, more inclusive region.
Huge congratulations to this year’s honorees:
✨ Building Inclusive Community Neighborhoods | Brian Koziol, Executive Director, Virginia Housing Alliance
✨ Creating High Quality Educational Opportunities | Cheneica Murray, The Art Fairy
✨ Establishing Rewarding Work Environments | Danielle Gilbert, Founder & President, Manifest In You Consulting
✨ Promoting Access to Healthy Communities | Victor McKenzie, Jr., CEO, Virginia Health Catalyst
✨ Inspiring Residents to Thrive
Barbara Brown, Older Adults Program Coordinator | Peter Paul RVA
🌟 2026 Young Richmond History Maker | Elijah K. Lee
Each of these leaders is making a lasting impact across our community and it was an honor to help recognize their work.
A special thank you to the team at The Valentine for being such an incredible partner in bringing this event to life.
Already looking forward to next year!