The Friends of Rhode Island Avenue NE (FoRIA) have added another prominent community member to the group’s Board of Directors, and have elevated an existing Board member to the position of Vice Chair. Reuben J. Hameed, an architectural design and construction professional, sustainable architecture advocate and historic preservationist, joins the Board of Directors. Daniella Gibbs Léger, a current FoRIA Board member, has been unanimously elected to the position of Vice Chair.
“I’m excited to assume this new role with FoRIA, working with our board Chair James Holloway,” said Gibbs Léger. “We are also excited to have Woodridge resident Reuben Hameed join the board. His expertise and love of this community are a great addition to FoRIA. This promises to be an exiting year as we all work towards helping Rhode Island Ave realize it’s true potential as a Great Street.”
New FoRIA Board member Reuben J. Hameed
Rueben Hameed has lived in Washington DC for over 10 years in many diverse neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill and Southwest Waterfront, and now lives in the Woodridge area of NE Washington DC. He has been an active participant in the community for many years, including a seat on the Board of Directors of Penn East Inc., and as an active member of the Capital Hill Restoration Society. He has also served as an Advisory Committee member to the Pennsylvania Avenue SE Corridor Land Development Plan approved by the DC City Council, and was appointed by the DC City Council to the DC Public School Modernization Advisory Committee.
Hameed’s tenure will begin immediately, and Gibbs Léger will complete the remainder of her term in her new role. FoRIA Board members are responsible for guiding the organization’s mission and assisting in its growth and structure.
FoRIA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, developing, and enhancing Rhode Island Avenue NE as a culturally, socially, and economically vibrant community in Washington D.C. For more information about FoRIA, please visit www.friendsofria.org
