View of the skyline in Fairfax County's largest central business district, Tysons, Virginia, among the best places to live near D.C.

Meet the Trailblazers

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Meet the Trailblazers

Northern Virginia is America’s career capital and one of the best places to live in the country. But don’t just take it from us.

Click below to read the inspiring stories of local workers and entrepreneurs who got their start in Northern Virginia, and learn why they love living here.

View of the skyline in Fairfax County's largest central business district, Tysons, Virginia, among the best places to live near D.C.

Amir Zonozi

Meet Amir, a Georgetown graduate who went on to co-found sponsorships analytics firm Zoomph, where he also serves as President.

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View of the skyline in Fairfax County's largest central business district, Tysons, Virginia, among the best places to live near D.C.

Kemi Joseph

Meet Kemi, a local who found a life and a career in her hometown after college. Today, she works as Compliance Manager at Favor TechConsulting.

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View of the skyline in Fairfax County's largest central business district, Tysons, Virginia, among the best places to live near D.C.

Matt Calkins

Meet Matt, a California native who founded Appian in Fairfax County in 1999. The world-leading Low-code Automation Platform company’s global headquarters are in Tysons.

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View of the skyline in Fairfax County's largest central business district, Tysons, Virginia, among the best places to live near D.C.

Daniella Kyei

Meet Daniella Kyei. While her title on LinkedIn reads Risk Analytics Manager at Freddie Mac, she’s also the founder and chair of Tysons Connect, a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree. And of course, a trailblazer.

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As one of the best places to live near DC, Northern Virginia’s surplus of amenities and ease of access offer high value at a lower cost of living than major metros across the nation.

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With a wide variety of jobs across industries ranging from aerospace to health and life sciences, you’ll find your next career move in Northern Virginia.

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