The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.
Norm Gordon
I was an Associate Pastor at a larger suburban Presbyterian Church in Gaithersburg. I read about the rise of the religious ‘nones’ – those who claim the Christian faith but want nothing to do with organized religion – and began to bump into them in the community. Read more>>
Keri Topjian
The Market at Dover Station really started with the building itself. It’s an historic 1912 property that had been a staple in the community for decades, and we saw an opportunity to reimagine it in a way that felt both meaningful and relevant today. The goal wasn’t just to redevelop a space—it was to create something that could bring people together. Read more>>
Maria Demetriou
Maria’s bridal journey started in the early 2000s involved with the Wardrobe Union in NYC. She was interested in formalwear and with a pageant history and active work in sewing and design, she wanted more. She got married and moved to Harford County where she pursued bridal full time and opened a shop. Read more>>
Kirsten Gettys Downs
Family Background I come from a family where education, service, and institution-building were daily practices, and that is where my story truly begins. I grew up watching the people I loved find ways to lead and serve. My grandfather, Spencer Lee Gettys, was a Negro League catcher with the Bacharach Giants, a skilled stonemason, and later an educator who returned to college in his 60s. Read more>>
Ryan Mullaney
Raised on the Chesapeake, our family loves seafood. It’s been a part of our lives forever. The Mullaneys owned and operated a hunting farm on the Bay for 15 years. We leased 10 acres of Bay bottom to grow and harvest oysters for our family events and hunting guests. They were always a hit. Read more>>
Amanda DeSanto
I’ve loved skincare since childhood—my Puerto Rican mom had me on a routine before most kids even knew what moisturizer was. After working in fashion, makeup, and retail management, I eventually followed the pull to esthetician school. I originally thought I’d go into medical aesthetics, but my own skin journey changed everything. Read more>>
David Pearman
My farming journey started as a slow burn in 2013, in the form of my first garden in my parents backyard, before I had any idea that I would go on to become a real farmer years later. Read more>>
