Our team
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
A licensed clinical social worker with a Ph.D. in Social Work, Lori directs Family Learning Solutions, Inc. Stem, expressive arts and youth career development is implementing within a practical, evidence-based approach to ensure participation among all youth. Lori also guides the implementation of the Food Grown Home project which was cre
A licensed clinical social worker with a Ph.D. in Social Work, Lori directs Family Learning Solutions, Inc. Stem, expressive arts and youth career development is implementing within a practical, evidence-based approach to ensure participation among all youth. Lori also guides the implementation of the Food Grown Home project which was created as a response to the food crisis created during the recent pandemic when supplies in food stores were limited. As Director, Lori initiates collaborations with schools and community centers across the county to bring expressive arts, college-focused preparation mentoring and FGH STEM career development activities to youth.
Agnes Gilson: FLS Board Member
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
Agnes, owner of Waxing With Aggy and alumni of FLS’ first initiative, the ‘Homework Club’, firmly believes in the power and potential of mentoring young women. Last year, Agnes created a Youth Leadership Club at Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS to link youth to college and career resources. Beginning in elementary school, Agnes participated in the
Agnes, owner of Waxing With Aggy and alumni of FLS’ first initiative, the ‘Homework Club’, firmly believes in the power and potential of mentoring young women. Last year, Agnes created a Youth Leadership Club at Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS to link youth to college and career resources. Beginning in elementary school, Agnes participated in the FLS entrepreneurship program and later went on to utilize her leadership skills and financial expertise to become a thriving leader in the skincare industry. Outside of managing her successful business, Agnes mentors middle and high school girls in the community. Agnes earned her Bachelor's Degree from Howard University.
Marta Dimas: FLS Board Member
Dr. Lori Melman: Founder and Executive Director of FLS
Marta Dimas: FLS Board Member
As a first time college graduate in her family in the United States and role model for her younger sisters, Marta came to FLS as a volunteer tutor. Fluent in Spanish and English, raised in El Salvador, Marta came over at age 18 to join her family in Montgomery County, MD.. Marta worked in child care and finished her college degree focusi
As a first time college graduate in her family in the United States and role model for her younger sisters, Marta came to FLS as a volunteer tutor. Fluent in Spanish and English, raised in El Salvador, Marta came over at age 18 to join her family in Montgomery County, MD.. Marta worked in child care and finished her college degree focusing on business and merchandising and has worked in various positions in finance and fashion.. Marta truly enjoys tutoring and watching the students learn and grow.