We Are Woodley Park

David DeSantis has been a Partner and Managing Broker at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty since 2007. Before joining TTR, David served in several senior roles in residential development, sales, and management. Prior to entering the field of real estate, David spent over a decade in public service and advocacy on housing, consumer and technology issues, including an executive position at the Federal Trade Commission during the administration of President Bill Clinton. A 30-year resident of Washington DC and a Woodley Park resident, David is committed to building a vibrant and thriving Woodley Park for residents and visitors alike. 

Jamie is a Communications Consultant with more than a decade of experience working with small- to medium-sized businesses in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. She previously served as the Marketing Director for Tryst Trading Company and has collaborated with companies such as Macy's, Kate Spade, and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. She lives in Maryland with her husband, young son, and dog. Jamie is passionate about supporting small businesses and local non-profit organizations because she knows that those are the institutions that grow neighborhoods and directly impact communities. 

For 8 years, Yael worked at a large international law firm in Washington, DC where she had a variety of different titles and roles. In 2010, Yael started a small business called Baked by Yael, which specializes in cake pops, hand-rolled bagels, and other delicious baked goods.  In November 2011, she left my law firm job to dedicate all of my time and attention to her business. Yael has maintained her membership in the DC and Maryland Bars and continues to practice law on a pro bono basis. She brings a passion for Woodley Park and the valuable experience and voice of a small business owner to the WPMS Board. 

Mark is a seasoned hospitality professional with years of experience and a proven track record of professional success in providing superior service and leadership, Mark serves as the General Manager of the Omni Shoreham Hotel and oversees the hotels operation and its 600 dedicated employees. Mark puts a strong focus on sales, marketing, revenue management, and team in every position he takes. He is a graduate in business, hotel & catering management from the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland. He is active in various industry and community organizations. As the manager of such an important landmark and asset to Woodley Park, Mark brings tremendous value to the WPMS board of directors. 

Sam is a veteran journalist and communications professional with extensive political, corporate, and international experience. Based in Washington, DC, and servicing a global clientele as the President at Monument Communications. Prior to founding Monument, Sam was a partner at Qorvis Communications servicing its global accounts. Sam’s areas of expertise include crisis communications & re-positioning, litigation support, legislative & regulatory strategy, political/advocacy campaign management, ally development, grassroots mobilization, on-site staffing & capacity building, new media communications, print/video content creation, ad development & placement, and media training.

Elena is passionate about transforming communities and resident experiences. She has worked more than 10 years in property management and leasing and been awarded many prestigious honors recognizing her professional accomplishments, including Top Sales Professional and Manager of the Year. Her professional experience includes managing residential communities in historic landmark buildings, including her current role as General Manager of The Kennedy-Warren, a large residential building in Woodley Park distinguished as the most important privately owned example of Art Deco architecture in Washington, DC. Her prior position was as General Manager of Residential Properties at Vornado / Charles E. Smith. Her career has been dedicated to service-focused properties in Class A buildings and to developing, coaching, and leading top-performing personnel. At the end of the day, she enjoys bike rides and nature excursions with her international family, including her husband Vally, 2 year old son Alexander and his grandmother Galina.  

Karl is the General Manager of Macintyre's Pub in Woodley Park, and a Partner in Maddie's Restaurant Group. He has worked in the hospitality industry for 18 years and has consulted for 20+ restaurants/bars on topics ranging from construction to operations. Karl is also the former president of the Washington Waterfront Association and former At-Large Member of the Southwest BID, which he helped to establish. He currently lives in Alexandria with his wife.

Ibrahim is the Assistant Vice President and Bank Manager at M&T Bank. Previously, he served as the Former Assistant VP at First National Bank, Former Assistant VP and Market Manager for the DC Metro Area at Capital One Bank, and Former Senior Personal Banker at the Bank of America. Ibrahim is a subject matter expert for Digital Transformation and Lending, and volunteers his time to conduct fiscal literacy projects for high schools. During COVID-19, Ibrahim personally helped several Woodley Park businesses access the SBA PPP loan.