
Author: Mark P. Hickman
Mark Hickman believes in the power of partnerships among the nonprofit, private and public sectors to solve the most difficult challenges facing our society. Collaboration starts with awareness and communication, so Mark works to connect sectors, industries, organizations and individuals that can strive toward common goals. Together we can build on our existing strengths, pursue creative solutions and innovate ideas that work.
Mark volunteers his time for causes he cares about, has worked in the nonprofit and corporate sectors, and helped co-found a local small business. He is currently a government & community affairs program manager at the Greater Richmond Chamber. He is a graduate of the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies.
Favorite thing about RVA: its neighborhoods and people
Most inspired by: unexpected kindness, the small things that turn into big things
Random fact: Mark has four ethnicities in his direct heritage


Bill Martin – Valentine Museum

Dot Reid – Refuge for Men

Rachel Douglas – Chrysalis Institute

Keith MacKay – Wilton House

Katherine Wintsch- Richmond Christmas Mother

Joel Bassin – Firehouse Theatre

Ebony Walden – RVA Rapid Transit

Katie Zacherle – Hostelling International

Ashley Ray – RVA Creativity Awards

Dana Geisler – Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Enjoli Moon- The Afrikana Independent Film Festival
Corey Humphrey- Virginia Mentoring Partnership

Sarah Mullens – Unbound RVA
