Lifestyle Support

LORI GRAHAM, Interior Design/Style

Lori has been lauded in the press for her ability to marry “old world charm with urban flair,” and for her use of “fresh colors, layers of texture and modern materials.” Lori’s conceptual approach to client-driven-design ensures a living space that is customized, a tad edgy, and always comfortable. Lori combines architectural detail, mix of materials, attention to scale and a refined sense of color to create aesthetically and practically perfect settings. Lori’s team welcomes your inquires and can provide you with services ranging from simple hourly consultations on giving your home a “lunch-time face lift” to full-suite of design services for a complete renovation and/or refurnishing of your entire residence.

WILLIAM MORAN, Financial Advisor

Mr. William Moran has been in the financial industry since 1986. He provides a wide array of investment services to his clients, and he is the coordinator for managed assets at the Washington, DC branch office for his firm. Mr. Moran is also the leader of his firms nationwide LGBT Financial Services Team, the only such team on Wall Street, which consists of a nationwide network of Financial Advisors. He is acutely aware of the specialized needs of the diverse LGBT community. Mr. Moran was selected for Honorable Mention for the 2007 Leadership & Inclusion Diversity Award program. Mr. Moran is actively involved in multiple philanthropic organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Prior to joining the wealth management firm, Mr. Moran graduated with honors from Hiram College in Ohio.

JIM WEINSTEIN, Psychotherapist/Life Coach

Jim’s passion is working with his clients to develop wise, practical, action-oriented solutions to life’s many and varied issues. As a successful life coach and psychotherapist with a background as an advertising guru and non-profit executive, he offers a unique perspective to his clients. He thrives on bringing clarity to complex situations. Jim’s compassion to develop and maintain trusting relationships allow him to create effective solutions to relationship issues, whether new or long-standing. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and has been practicing for over ten years.

CHRIS HOUSER, Style/Beauty

Chris has been known to provide not only awe-inspiring hair design, but also a personalized and unique experience with every client. His training at the Paul Mitchell School awarded him the polishing on his natural abilities. His styling has been known to garner acclaim and word of mouth buzz that has impressed the choosiest stylistas. Over half a decade of experience only adds to the comfort and ease felt in his hands. Chris is committed to offering every client a personalized artistic approach to enhance his cuts and styles. Mixology recognizes Christopher’s talents as a master colorist and is excited to formally introduce this artist to you.

GINA CHERSEVANI, Food/Wine

Gina Chersevani, one of DC's most celebrated and talented mixologists, has added her touch and flair to some of the area's most critically-acclaimed restaurants, including Poste Modern Brasserie, Rasika, Tallula, and now her current residence at PS7's. Her breadth of expertise has not only earned her mentions in such well-known publications as the New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, the Washingtonian, but also awarded her several prestigious accolades including Beverage Journal's "10 Mixologists to Watch" in 2008, Absolut Vodka's "Best Martini", and the prevailing winner of the DC's Metropolitan "Official RAMMY Cocktail Contest" in both 2008 and 2009. Whether it's revamping the cocktail menu at Poste, experimenting with new exotic ingredients at Rasika, or even her newest endeavor—unique culinary-beverage collaboration with the top Chef at PS7's -- Chersevani is sure to impress and win over even the harshest food and beverage critics. She welcomes the challenge of preparing elaborate menus with wine and cocktails pairings for her clientele, whether it is in the restaurants she manages or in her own home for friends, family, and now Mixology members.

MIKE EVERTS, Personal Training

Mike Everts is owner and founder of FIT DC, a personal training center focused on the individual needs of each of its members. FIT trainers believe that long-term success depends on a dedication to a serious lifestyle management program. The lifestyle changes you will adopt at FIT are designed to help you make positive changes in your life. Mike and his team teach their clients how to reduce unhealthy body weight, develop lean muscle mass and increase your level of physical activity. Mike holds several certifications with a strong academic and athletic background, and boasts over eighteen years of exercise and athletic training and coaching experience. Over those years he has learned the essentials of designing physical conditioning programs and welcomes the opportunity to introduce those essentials to any of Mixology's clientele.

KEITH ROSENBERG, Business Consultant

Keith is a co-founder and Managing Partner of FRS & Associates, a business consulting firm with over 50 years of success stories. Keith draws upon his background as an attorney and business consultant to guide a diverse roster of companies to profitability - from small or large, start-up or established, corporate or family-owned. His business savvy has been demonstrated in raising capital, maximizing cash flow, developing effective management systems and procedures, increasing sales, launching new product lines, building momentum in the marketplace, attracting and keeping the right talent. Well-known and respected throughout the Washington business and legal community, Keith has built strong alliances with accountants, financial planners, venture capitalists and private equity firms nationwide. With partners in Michigan and Nevada, he is able to provide services nationwide with a rapid response time.

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