Daniel M. — Arlington, VA

I’m someone who loves a good city map and a quiet walk at dusk. I geek out over sustainable transit, and I can spend hours wandering the National Mall or sketching neighborhood layouts in my notebook. Outside of work, I’m probably playing pickup basketball with friends, reading a biography, or trying to perfect my homemade sourdough. I didn’t grow up religious, but I’ve come to find deep peace in prayer and community worship. My faith has added layers of meaning to how I see people, time, and even city spaces.

“I used to think faith was something private. Now I see it as a gift to be shared—with compassion and courage.”