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Congratulations Melwood 2017 Ability Awards Recipients and thank you to our special guests and Ability Awards Sponsors 2017.
Pictured, from left to right:
Research and Innovation Recipients
Nelson A. Carbonell & Michele Carbonell, founding donors, and Kevin A. Pelphrey, PhD, Director, George Washington University Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute
Emcee
Peggy Fox, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, WUSA9
Corporate Leadership Recipient
CVS Health, Accepting on their behalf, Charnetia Young, Advisor, Workforce Initiatives
Cari DeSantis, President & CEO, Melwood
Featured Speaker
Rob Jones, veteran hero & athlete - learn more about Rob
Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Linda Chandler, President & CEO, Linden Resources, Arlington, Va.
Community Impact Recipient
Don Thompson, Owner, Don’s Café, Hyattsville, Md.
