Nyome B. Kamara, MSG, QDDP 
Founder & CEO

Mrs. Kamara has over 13 years of healthcare administration management experience. Previous experience includes Forest Glen Adult Day Care, Dynamic Home Health Care, Program Director of Hearth & Home Adult Day Healthcare Center, and Director of Alzheimer’s Care at Golden Living-Sleepy Hollow Manor. She holds a Master’s in Applied Gerontology from Towson University and specializes in the administration of Aging Services with an emphasis on community based supports. As a qualified developmental disability professional, Mrs. Kamara strives to promote independence and enhancing quality of life of persons with disabilities. Mrs. Kamara advocates for inclusive opportunities where all abilities can thrive. Mrs. Kamara currently lives in Manassas, Virginia with her husband and two children and is an active member of the Christian Life Church Dance Ministry.

Sidikie N. Kamara Sr.

President

Mr. Kamara has over 15 years of senior management experience. He has a proven track record in helping companies streamline processes to increase productivity and achieve sustainable growth. Mr. Kamara’s experience includes Transportation Manager for National Conference Center and Director of Operations Manager for Waste Management Recycling America. Mr. Kamara’s expertise in logistics and strong financial sense culminates in his efficient management of budgets, consistent record of reducing costs by 30% and increasing revenue by 20%. Mr. Kamara brings a wealth of business acumen with understanding project management efficacy and developing and implementing sustainable best practices for sustainable business growth and longevity.

Sara Cabrera
Director of Child Care Services

My name is Sara Cabrera, and I would like to introduce myself as Director of Bright Center. I have worked in the Early Childhood Education field for more than 25 years, and I have obtained tremendous experience throughout my career.

I chose to work in the education field as I love watching children learn and grow. My favorite part of my day is morning meeting time when I enjoy going into the classrooms and watching the children participate in the lessons. I am motivated each day by fulfilling the needs of my families and exceeding expectations.

I love building lasting relationships even after the families leave our program and I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the refinement and implementation of instruction and to enrich your child’s experience and education in a learning and loving environment .

Don Shaw

Don Shaw and his family live in Dale City, VA. They first moved to Prince William County in 1997. Mr. Shaw is a Vice President at a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business in Alexandria, VA. He is very involved in his community; serving on the Governing Board of Directors of The ARC of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT and founded One Prince William with his wife, Joyce Connery. Mr. Shaw also serves as Bright Center’s Gala Chair. His daughter, Ashley, attends Bright Center.

Robert Wheeler

Youngest of 7 children, growing up was all about family. We didn’t have many fancy things but we had each other. This was the building blocks for my future.

After my daughter Samantha was born, my life evolved in caring for her when she could not care for herself. This took what I learned as a child and young adult to a whole new level. I have been fortunate enough to extend that care to help others by coaching Virginia Special Olympics Bowling and Track & Field. I also volunteer my time encouraging youths at local schools to challenge themselves and grow in the STEM and STEAM programs.

Samantha taught me how to give, help and stand up for others who could not do this for themselves. These qualities are what Nyome and her staff provide for all the clients who attend Bright Center. Samantha has grown immensely since she started attending Bright Center.

Rev. Dr. Georgiana Sheppard, Ph.D.

Reverend Dr. Georgiana Sheppard was born in Cleveland, Ohio the second of four children. Dr. Sheppard has earned a Doctorates of Religious Education, Masters of Arts, Biblical Studies and a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (Colorado Christian University). She served 23 years in the United States Air Force, and is presently employed with the Office of Naval Research, Arlington VA, as the Chief of Staff, War fighter Performance Department. Dr. Sheppard is happily married to Reverend Roderick C. Sheppard, Sr. they have raised three children, Georgiana’s youngest brother (Larry) and have six grandchildren.

Ramona Wilmore

Fatuma Walker

Fatuma Ellis Walker was born in Liberia and is the youngest of five. Mrs. Ellis Walker considers herself a native of Maryland and after getting married in 2006 moved to Virginia where she lived for 12 years. Fatuma maintains her ties to the area through her family and extended network of friends and business contacts.

Fatuma holds a Master of Arts from Marymount University and a Bachelor of Arts from New York Institute of Technology. Before becoming a Stay at Home Mom, Fatuma was a MSP Specialist for a Dutch multinational human resource consulting firm and a Sr. Recruiting Coordinator for a national online educator. She prided herself in providing the best services to both internal and external clients.

Mrs. Ellis Walker and her family currently reside in San Diego, CA where they attend Victory Christian Fellowship. She is a Stay at Home Mom and an Assistant to a local DC Artist.

Jacqueline Jewell