Welcome to the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia Joyful Journeys Interview Series, the podcast highlighting inspirational individuals in the GOTR and NOVA communities. Join us as we engage in powerful conversations centered around confidence, connection, character, care, and competence.
Each episode will feature empowering conversations with public professionals, GOTR volunteers, and program alumni (to name a few). From overcoming obstacles to discovering their inner strength, these stories will uplift and motivate listeners of all ages.
Get ready for a dose of positivity, resilience, and the infectious spirit of Girls on the Run. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone passionate about empowering the next generation, this podcast is your invitation to be part of the joyful journeys that define Girls on the Run.
This week on Joyful Journeys, our Director of Development, Catherine Keller, sits down with former Washington Capitals player Karl Alzner and his wife, Mandy, to discuss their passion for giving back and the story behind the Alzner Foundation!
Sports have always played an important role in Karl and Mandy’s lives, from their own childhood experiences to watching their children grow through athletics. Inspired by the positive impact of sports, they established the Alzner Foundation to support youth sports programs throughout the DMV, helping make organized sports more accessible to children in their community.
Through the generosity of community partners and the success of fundraising events, the Alzner Foundation provides critical funding to organizations that help young athletes thrive. Their secret to hosting successful events? Keeping community, family, and fun at the heart of everything they do!
One of their signature events, Swing Into Summer, brings together current and former professional athletes for a fun-filled softball event and a home run derby. The twist? These athletes aren't professional softball players!
Tune in to hear how Karl and Mandy are using their love of sports to bring communities together, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of athletes!
14 Oct 2026
The Rosendin Foundation - Violet Carter
This week on Joyful Journeys, Girls on the Run NOVA's Director of Development, Catherine Keller, and Communications Manager, Sammy, sit down with Violet Carter from Rosendin to discuss her unexpected journey into the electrical trade and her passion for empowering the next generation.
Through the Rosendin Foundation, Rosendin has been a dedicated supporter of Girls on the Run NOVA for multiple years, providing financial support to help further our mission. Violet has taken that commitment a step further by volunteering at GOTR camps and activities, introducing young girls to the electrical trade and encouraging them to explore new possibilities.
Violet reflects on the unexpected path that led her to the electrical industry, the challenges she has overcome, and what continues to inspire her work. She also shares why investing in young people, building their confidence, and encouraging them to pursue their interests are essential to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
7 Oct 2026
Clarendon Run Club - Rachel Yep
In this episode of Joyful Journeys, Communications Manager Sammy sits down with Rachel Yep of the Clarendon Run Club to explore how a shared commitment to community has grown into a meaningful partnership with Girls on the Run NOVA.
Together, they discuss the Clarendon Run Club's volunteer experience at the GOTR NOVA 5K, the energy and encouragement their members bring to participants, and the power of showing up for the next generation. The conversation highlights how simple acts of service can create lasting connections and why investing in community benefits everyone involved.
Whether you're a runner, volunteer, or simply passionate about building stronger communities, this episode is a reminder that when people come together with a shared purpose, they can make a lasting impact.
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