The Richmonder 25: Gabriela León-Pérez does research to offer real-world solutions
Now a sociology professor at VCU, León-Pérez has made a concerted effort to bring her research beyond the ivory towers of academia into the community.
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The Richmonder 25: LaDonna Lewis ensures no young woman feels alone while battling breast cancer
Born and raised in Richmond, Lewis lost her mother to breast cancer when she was just 10 years old.
The Richmonder 25: ‘Silly Genius’ is creating a city where everyone can be a creator
He wants Richmond to be the place he moved to; a top city for the arts that is also affordable for the artists making it that way.
The Richmonder 25: Jim Bailey helps prisoners make the most of their fresh start
When Jim Bailey decided he wanted to give back to the community, he didn’t simply want to volunteer somewhere.
The Richmonder 25: Whether it's archery or baking, Amanda Robinson makes space for others
“She puts 1,000% of herself into whatever she’s doing.”
The Richmonder 25: Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
"The only thing you need to play is a frisbee itself."
The Richmonder 25: Megan Shockley hosts evenings of music and human connection
“We wanted to do something more like what you would see in the city, but out here in the ’burbs.”
