we dream big and get things done
two or more people working together towards a common goal
The inspiration for Unity Bands™ occurred back in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced U.S. state shutdowns. It was a profound moment when the streets cleared, highway signs urged people to stay at home, and office parking lots emptied. I felt that what we as a society had worked so hard for was all in jeopardy; threatened to be taken away by an invisible threat.
Steven is a young professional who has an extensive background in managing and developing proposals for projects under a wide range of federal agencies. Steven was drawn to support Unity Bands’™ mission due to his past experience working with healthcare organizations and workers, and he leverages his skillset to help Unity Bands™ research and pursue new grant opportunities. Outside of work, Steven enjoys tabletop games and learning new languages.
Rahul is an experienced leader with a passion for scaling B2B SaaS companies and driving operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has led diverse teams across customer success, operations, sales engineering, and professional services, always focused on delivering exceptional customer outcomes and fostering sustainable growth.
His involvement with UnityBands.org is inspired by his wife’s work as a physician. Seeing her dedication to healthcare, especially during the pandemic, ignited his passion for supporting wellness initiatives and giving back to the community.
Serving on the Unity Bands™ board is a way for him to contribute to causes that promote health and well-being, values that are deeply personal to him.
Dave graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He received his masters degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.
Dave also attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and served as an officer in the United States Air Force and an executive in the United States Civil Service.
He has performed volunteer service for the White House
Correspondence Office and is a board member for one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in Maryland.
Dave likes to travel, with a special preference for the United Kingdom and coastal beaches in the United States. He prefers southern BBQ.
John Schirrippa founded Unity Bands in December 2020. John also works as the Special Staff Chief of Staff, U.S. Cyber Command and has worked for the Defense Department since 2004. He holds a Master of Science degree in Emergency Services Management.
Committees:
Research, Operations, & Legal
Background/Nationality:
US Citizen with Hispanic (Argentinean) and Italian
Professional Background:
Gabriella completed a master’s of science in public health. She served low-income women in the U.S. and women and children living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, by helping them access reproductive services and essential medical, and non-medical supplies. Recently, she served pediatric and adolescent patients living with HIV in Washington, D.C., by helping them receive public health education and gain access to medical care.
Currently, Gabriella is working towards a master’s in clinical social work. Her goal is to become a future psychotherapist. She hopes to serve women and vulnerable individuals and plans to continue her public health work focused on women and at-risk communities.
Personal Interests:
Learning French, drawing, and dancing the Argentine tango.
Committees:
Research
Background/Nationality:
Andaman Islands, India
Professional Background:
Shabbir brings over 5 years of experience in Salesforce consulting and project management, working with both startups and global corporations like Deloitte.
He studied in Mumbai, India, worked in Hyderabad, India and embraced a multicultural background and cosmopolitan influences.
He is pursuing a master’s in engineering management and actively participate in university councils and initiatives.
Personal Interests:
Passionate about creating positive social impact, supporting ethical technology, and staying connected to their community. They have a strong interest in cars, health, and fitness. Although he’s not much of a reader, he is currently working through A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
Committees:
Research
Background/Nationality:
Nigerian-American
Professional Background:
Chiamaka is a graduate student from New Carrollton, Maryland, pursuing a degree in Information Systems.
Personal Interests:
He is interested in data analysis, programming, reading, discovering new music, and binge-watching shows.
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