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Dior Ashley BrownFounder and Executive DirectorDior is a woman on a mission. Known for her broad range of creative roles, including community builder, humanitarian, activist, entrepreneur, and musician, she is a seasoned, respected member of the DC creative scene and beyond, committed to empowering all people, especially Black women and girls, and leaving a legacy of positive change. Dubbed the “Hip-Hop Polymath” by the Washington Post, Dior knows how to create impact. She is founder of the DC Music Summit, a premier music conference and exchange hub, featuring industry leaders, artists, influencers, and high-profile brand sponsors who join forces to help grow the music industry in the nation’s capital.
A proud DC native, raised across the globe, Dior is a Duke Ellington School of the Arts alumna. She holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Maryland. At her core, she is about breaking down barriers and sparking a movement, revealing the ways diversity lends greater understanding of what it means to be human. |
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Megga "Meggalooch" DunnMarketing & Communications Lead VolunteerMegan’s mission is to transform the norm and inspire positive change through music, media, and creative connection. A New Jersey native, she’s proudly called DC home for 13 years after moving here to earn her degree in Public Communication from American University. She's a mezzo soprano vocalist, creative strategist, writer, photographer, activist, and a lefty. Using provocative, quirky, and engaging voice, whether sung, spoken, or written, she intends to make truthful connections to advance healthy and inclusive progress among the many. She enjoys power walks, tai chi, second-hand style, hydrating, and playing cowbell!
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VeLuOperations & Development VolunteerVelu is a woman of many trades. She is a singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, environmentalist, solution finder and natural communicator. She is the main vocalist of the Colombian-American band, DeSaguashington. She is also part of the women's musical power collective La Marvela. Velu Ochoa is part of DCMS Business Development and Operations team. She has over 12 years of project management and execution. She is an avid communicator who is always looking for better technologies and processes to elevate DC Music Summit. She is a master of many trades including communications, Ideation and Innovation for the constant improvement of organizations processes and programs. Velu is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion values in all facets of her work. she thrives in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with people from different types of organizations, cultural backgrounds and professions. She is passionate about working in a collaborative environment and always ready to take on new challenges that benefit her team. |
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Jade Tiara DixonMarketing & Communications VolunteerJade is a Washington, D.C. native who is a School Without Walls Senior High School alumna. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University in communication media studies with a marketing minor. After graduating, Jade landed a position as an Account Manager where she managed relationships with multiple managers in the hospitality and customer service industry across the country. During her free time, Jade continued to build her skills outside of work and relationships with top professionals in the public relations and digital marketing industry with organizations like: Public Relations Society of America North Capital Chapter, Washington Women in Public Relations, and American Marketing Association DC Chapter. Now, Jade is currently a Digital Marketing Specialist for a non-profit organization where she manages their social media platforms, develops event marketing strategies, and helps oversee campaigns across digital and social media platforms.
She thrives from helping others be their best selves and enjoys bringing creative artist’s passions to light. |