Our staff
Robert W. Meins, Executive Director
Robert grew up in the area, attending high-school just over the border with Cleveland Park. A development economist by training, Robert is a social entrepreneur with a passion for helping businesses, people, organizations realize their potential.
Robert is CEO Emeritus of Dupont Underground and served as a member of the board of Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets and of the Rotary Club of Washington DC.
Sarah Schwartz, Director of Social Media and Business Consultant
Sarah was introduced to the city of D.C. during her college years at American University. After graduating in 2020 with a Bachelors in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, she’s focused her time and efforts on advocating for small businesses, entrepreneurs and artists by helping them gain access to the space, funds, and resources they need to excel in their craft.
Sarah is the former Director of Social Media at Dupont Underground, former Digital Marketing and Media Manager at DC’s Solas Nua theatre company, and an Alumni Associate Intern of LINK Strategic Partners.