Meet The Team.

Wassim Mahmoud
Creative Director
Wassim has always had striking creativity and enthusiasm towards media and special effects. This passion led him to complete his BA in Videography from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. An expert in game design, special effects, 3D art and graphic design, Wassim is the creator and CEO of Foobee; an innovative and groundbreaking social app that allows for people to truly connect together efficiently.
John Ki
Chief Counsel
John brings 20 years of legal experience to his role as Foobee's Chief Counsel. A cum laude graduate of the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University, John's sophisticated legal practice has had him representing companies ranging from the largest multinational corporations to high tech start-ups. John leads legal and compliance departments.
Mona Mahmoud
COO
Mona has always had a strong passion for innovation and technology and is the founding partner of FOOBEE. Mona is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and general management of the company. Mona received her Bachelors Degree from George Mason University and has extensive experience with international affairs and global understanding.

Developers

Sebastian Fratini
Senior Developer
Sebastian started working in IT in 2006, in areas as Research & Development, Business Analysis, Analytics and Development. His favorite technologies are NodeJS, React and Java. Since 2013 he has been leading multiple teams as Project Manager. He has 10 IBM Certifications and a 2nd IBM Award for outstanding contributor. In his free time, he enjoys photography, backpacking and the outdoors
Jon Oyanguren
Senior Developer
Jon has more than ten years of programming experience in web and video games. Managing more than five teams as CTO for different companies and is a member of Forbes Technology Council.
Anees Raja
Lead Developer
Anees fell in love with computers at a young age. Learning about new technologies and applying them to things, Anees is constantly expanding his tool kit, prepared to meet the next challenge. With his addition to the Foobee Development Team he brings his ingenuity, wit, and knack for problem solving.
Saad Ashraf
Web Developer
Saad's interest in front-end development comes naturally from being exposed to the programming and various other technology fields at a young age in addition to a love for digital design and art. With a eye for aesthetics and great ability to launch projects, Saad balances design and programming for the Foobee site. Saad also manages music business, event promotion, and a DJ career for his love for house music.

Designers

Stephanie Mindzak
Junior Designer
After acing two years of Advanced Placement art classes in high school, Stephanie went on to graduate summa cum laude with a BFA in Graphic Design (minor in Fine Arts) from the Art Institute of Washington in Rosslyn, Virginia. In her spare time she creates abstract/landscape paintings and works up new tattoo designs.
Priscilla Pittington
Junior Designer
Priscilla does not see shapes and colors in art but characters and stories. In her teens she became interested in Fashion and marketing and realized that her skills could be useful in advertising. She went on to graduate with a communications degree in branding and design. Today she is passionate in helping to create a profound voice for brands and customers alike.
Virginia McGiboney
Junior Designer
Virginia McGiboney studied art at Mary Baldwin College and then transferred to Harding University in Arkansas after a year. While at Harding she studied two years in Graphic Design and than switched to Fine Arts. Virginia is a college graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. A professional in illustrator and constantly expanding her skillset into the realms of animation.
Michelle An
Junior Designer
Michelle is an Art & Visual Technology graduate with a minor in Computer Gaming from George Mason University. She always had passion for art revolving animation and video games especially in character design. With any time to spare, she would be playing lots of video games and of course bringing art and design to life.
Manaal Qadri
Graphic Designer
Manaal is an artist at heart. From drawing to music to theater, she loves anything that falls under "art". She's always drawing something and if she isn't, she's working on a story. Love all things arts, be it theater or drawing, and have a good eye for design, especially when something looks off on a specific project. Manaal is experienced with Adobe software and marketing.
Anly Jacob
Graphic Designer
Anly specializes in digital and print design as well as illustration. Her side hobbies include creative writing, painting, and pencil drawing. From a very young age she had a passionate interest in creating art, she was always fascinated by seeing other designers’ works and trying to reinvent them into her own designs. Jotting down ideas, researching ideas online for reference, doodling sketches, and drafting out concepts. As an experienced designer- Anly is constantly improving her abilities and be more exploring with her work.
Michael Branch
Graphic Designer
Tony Washington
Graphic Designer
Often doodling and creating art to pass the time, Tony’s interest in design was sparked after working on an extensive eighteen month art project for his senior graduation. His love for art continued to grow in college, bouncing between a passion for design and illustration equally. Always looking to learn and push himself, Tony is committed to providing quality designs and illustrations to anyone looking for something new.
Daniel Kim
Graphic Designer Intern
Daniel is currently studying Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University through the Starbucks College Achievement Program. Always been interested in creative field such as editing photos or making something on the computer. During his free time, he likes to try new and popular foods in the area and document them on Instagram. He also likes to run, read, hangout with friends, and play video games as well.

Marketing

Dominique Ann Lategano
Marketing
​ Her writing style can be described as witty, outspoken, & daring. She handles all aspects of her brand, Dominique Ann Art, including marketing, copywriting, logistics and photography. She is ranked, by the Meltwater Group, top 19% of business art pages on Facebook. Dominique always brings a positive, team-driven attitude and is a natural leader.
Sasha Perea
Communication Director
​ A Communications Studies graduate from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is first generation Colombian-American and is bilingual and fluent in both Spanish and English. Sasha has not only studied communications she has also had first-hand experience working as an editorial assistant, reporter and public speaker.
John Hissong
Marketing
​Detail-oriented and thorough, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. From a young age, John realized he had a gift for interacting with, and understanding people, a skill which sparked his interest in Psychology, and that he will apply to marketing. In the future, he hopes to attend the McIntire School of Commerce at UVA for a Master’s degree in Marketing.
Adham Alayash
Marketing
​ Having a background in marketing and the communications, Adham has enjoyed exploring that field as it’s given him an outlet to work with his passion for writing. He's been lucky enough to travel throughout his life which he believes helps him keep an open mind; finding the best way to navigate life is to find humor in everything and stay grateful.
Junyi Zhang
Marketing
​Junyi is the founder of two startups and leading a team of 22 people in China and a tech team in US. Junyi have incredible number of local connections with more than 1000 local business owners and influential figures among international students. Junyi’s founding experience and business insights along with the superior passion for building and execution allows her to be the figure who lead to make incredible things happen.
Jhonny Ortega
Marketing
​ Previously, Jhonny worked as a consultant for Richmond’s newest premier grooming destination for men. He recently graduated with a bachelors degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in product and brand management marketing. In his spare time he likes to produce all styles of music including instrumentals, hip-hop, and electronic dance music.
Shaun Bernard
Junior Marketing Manager
​ Shaun received his Bachelors for Communications from Virginia State University where he played football and was an active participant and the Mass Communications Club. Being a former student athlete Shaun's particular skill set in networking, interpersonal relations,and dedication to project completion, has made him ideal for this position. Shaun oversee’s client relationships, solidifies contracts with potential investors, Inspires productive change in workforce and productivity.
Khalil Roberts
Marketing
A native of Connecticut graduated from Howard University in May of 2017 with BA in Public Relations. With his public relations expertise he plans on doing marketing and social media management for startup companies. Now, a Washington DC resident He enjoys traveling and discovering fun activities to partake in.
Aaron Ahmadi
Accountant
Aaron Ahmadi is meticulous and experience associate who undertakes complex assignments, meets tight deadlines and delivers superior performance. Possesses practical knowledge in government accounting, corporate accounting/retail accounting and financial markets. Applies strong financial planning and analytical skills to inform management of key trends. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Media

Cyrus Davis
Junior Media Manager
​ Cyrus Hill-Davis is a marketing specialist for Foobee and is originally from York Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he served in the United States Air Force and performed fly away missions in the middle east. After finishing his enlistment Cyrus moved to Washington D.C. to be closer to his family while he finished college. Cyrus just finished his degree at Georgetown this past fall and will walk in the spring. He has a wealth of experience with all the major social media apps.
John Santo
Media Specialist
John Santo is a 22-year-old graduate from Northern Virginia Community College with an associates degree in Business Administration and is currently enrolled at George Mason University focusing on a bachelor’s in marketing. John has first-hand experience with digital marketing in the music industry, utilizing Facebook and Twitter analytics to target potential customers all over the U.S. and Europe.
Mariam Talib
Media Specialist
From a young age, Mariam has been fascinated with fashion. As she grew older, she also found an interest in makeup. Her passion led her to becoming quite talented in both fields thus, she was encouraged by family and friends to begin blogging. Nevertheless, she didn't let this impact her education. Mariam graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience.

Writers

Renee Zaghibra
Content Writer
Renee is a California native who recently made the move to the East Coast. She spent her younger years growing up in Jordan before making the move back to California. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a major in Journalism and a minor in International Relations. Renee has written for multiple small publications throughout her college career but does not limit herself to just written journalism.
Melissa Westfall
Content Writer
Melissa fell in love with creative writing at a young age, where words have captivated her in their wonders and perspectives. She has a bachelor's degree in English and Communications from the University of Mary Washington. Always up for working with others, experiencing new things, and has experience working at a literary journal. Holds a strong understanding for social media and the evolving culture of the web.
Elizabeth (Liza) Boyer
Content Writer
From the time she was 7, Liza knew she would end up becoming a writer. Since then she has been an English tutor, acted and continues to do so, and of course, writes constantly. She is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and hopes that her work will create a positive impact.
Robert McPherson
Content Writer
Robert McPherson is a student at Emerson College studying Comedic Arts and Journalism. It was in Alexandria, Virginia where he was born, raised, and found his love for all forms of storytelling. In his spare time, Rob loves to write and produce sketches with his friends. He is also the Seeker for Emerson College Quidditch. He is extremely excited to be on the Foobee team and is looking forward to its development.

Video Production

Kyle Miller
Videographer
Kyle Miller is a sophomore in James Madison University's Media Arts & Design program. Although his college career is still young, Kyle brings four years of production and post-production skills to the team with experience in live events, commercial, and documentary-style work. With an outgoing and adventurous personality, Kyle is always ready tackle a new challenge or idea.
Jared Palacios
Videographer
Jared Palacios grew up in Honolulu HI. He has been doing work in post production and video production for the last 7 years. He has spent the majority of his experience crafting his knowledge in the post-production, grip and electric, and cinematography. He is currently attending George Mason University under the Film and Video Studies Program (FAVS), concentrating in Directing and Producing and pursuing a minor in Audio Production.
Enrique De Leon
Videographer
​ Enrique is a young self taught photographer from Maryland. Every since Enrique was a kid fine arts fascinated him. He started off with music at the age of 9 and switched over to photography at the age of 14 and has loved every single thing about it. His love for music and film as is a driving force for his art and he has some projects inspired by several artist and films He hopes that one day he will be able to change people lives with his work and inspire others to express themselves.
Noor Shah
Videographer
​ A recent graduate from George Mason University with a degree in Communication & concentration in Media Production & Criticism. Through the courses, video production projects, internship, and work experience, she has both experiences in front of and behind the camera, being proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with experience in pre and post production, and has worked with nonprofit organizations and her university to establish and enhance their media presence while pursuing her Bachelor's degree.
Tara Smith
Cast Manager
​Tara E. Smith is a recent graduate of George Mason University receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Tara’s interest in visual storytelling started from a theatrical background and evolved to video production over time. With a background in video editing and field shooting, she hopes to one day wind up on the development/creative side of a TV series or film.
Jayden Bodziak
Video Editor
​An aspiring filmmaker from Grand Rapids, MI. He's currently in community college but plans on transferring to a university for video editing.
Yuanzhuo Wang
Video Editor
She has done some documentaries and narrative films. She is humorous, easy-going, and quiet. One of her dreams is to see the Aurora Borealis. Yuanzhuo is a passionate Scorpio. Her determination and observance makes her a great cinematographer and editor. When asked the question "who would you save if they were drowning.. mom or boyfriend?" she answered, "they can probably swim and I can't.. so I will not save either of them!"
Kelsey Cunningham
Video Editor
A recent graduate from Towson University with a degree in Digital Art and Design. He has been editing in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for 4+ years with a focus on audio mixing, lighting, color correction and general sequence editing. He has mostly worked with editing gaming footage and commentary tracks, however always looks forward to work in other mediums to help further his skills and career.

Motion Graphics

Cole Arledge
Motion Graphics
Cole has been creating videos and animation since middle school before he had ever heard the words “motion graphics.” He went to Savannah College of Art and Design where he learned that there was an entire industry devoted to what he loved to do. He is now a senior majoring in motion graphics, focusing on cinematography and vector animation.
Alexander Robinson
Motion Graphics
A creative problem solver who never stops thinking outside the box, Alexander is always awaiting a new challenge. He is a graduate of Radford University with a BFA in Graphic Design. His schooling made him familiar with many design fields. Motion Graphics grabbed his attention for the ability to create life on screen. He hopes to inspire and bring good change through his work. Other interests of his include photography, game design, and fishing.
Natasha Canepa
Motion Graphics
Interested in pursuing a career in Animation for the longest time, Natasha studied at Savannah College of Art and Design to get her BFA. She mainly specializes in character animation along with taking on multiple responsibilities in productions like storyboards, background painting and compositing. She loves drawing on her sketchbooks as much as watching films and musical theatre.
Jorge Bailey
Motion Graphics
Originally from Mexico, Jorge is a recent college graduate who's interest in video production and motion graphics started back in high school. He's always looking for a new challenge and he loves teaching others how to improve their animation skills.
Renat Mikhaylov
Motion Graphics
Renat Mikhaylov is a Liberal Arts major at NOVA, continuing education at George Mason University, and on the way to becoming a professional videographer. He came from Russia when he was 12 years old and fell in love with movies after having his first movie theater experience at the same age. He is the newest addition to Foobee, working as a special effects and motion graphics editor. Fluent in Russian, English and a little bit of Spanish. Renat is used to doing everything by himself coming from a very independent filmmaking background.

Consultants

Pablo Ramos
Consultant
A energized, problem driven thinker. Pablo takes complex challenging problems with a smile and always finds a solution. A scientist at heart, he dreams of making groundbreaking discoveries to change society for the better. Having two years of experience mobile technologies he is excited and proud to be part of the Foobee team.
Hasan Zahid
Consultant
Originally from Bangladesh, he is an innovative developer and enthusiastic leader who likes to code more than anything. He loves working in a team environment and excel with the help of others. Attending NOVA Alexandria and working on startups to reach the goal of being successful in the tech industry.
CJ Reaves
Consultant
CJ is an innovator, entrepreneur, & 'visual' voice of future entrepreneurs who was born and raised in Virginia. He has always had an interest in the arts and has experience drawing, painting and writing. CJ was inspired to invest in his own brand after being told that he was not conventional enough to be a photographer. He is a self-taught and started building his brand, Shots of Lyfe Productions and Photography, in 2012. After having a thriving business for the last five years, CJ joined Foobee as the company photographer and videographer.
Eden Hansom
Consultant
​Eden Hansom is a North Carolina native by way of Honolulu, Hawaii. She has her Bachelors of Science in Communications & Marketing from VJC (now Stevenson U.). Eden's eclectic background ranges from radio and podcasting to television to writing. As a creative, she feels that her strong suit is visual storytelling and content creation.
Berhanu Kelecha
Consultant
Shilpa Sambabu
Consultant
Shilpa holds a master in Industrial Design and bachelors in Architecture. Incredibly well versed in different areas of design includes graphics, illustration, caricature, infographics, Print media, website, furniture and lifestyle design] and having successfully designed solutions for print media and websites.