The community has spoken. In your hands is a collection of stories about some of the amazing people in the Central Virginia region who use their personal power to make a difference in the world around them. From ages 11-98, our amazing picks include a senator, a judge, dancers and musicians, as well as educators, a motorcycle enthusiast and many others. These stories help us to know that from wherever we stand, we have the power to inspire, to make a difference, and to be simply amazing!

The Amazing Faces of Central Virginia was written through the collaborative efforts of Nubian Village Academy (a private school in Richmond, VA) and Arvat McClaine, Ph.D. Nubian Village Academy and Dr. McClaine have a keen interest in inspiring and bringing out the genius in others.