Board of Directors

Lee has been an avid runner for about a decade, and joined DC Front Runners 2 years ago to improve his speed, keep him accountable, and make some friends! He volunteered on the pride committee last year, and is excited to support outreach in 2024 and 2025. Lee has run four marathons, works professionally in HIV and harm reduction advocacy, and is a proud member of the FR hill repeat secret club. 

Kevin Lorei got hooked on running in college, a sport easy enough to do just about anytime, anywhere.  He went on to be a founding member of Pittsburgh Frontrunners and eventually moved to DC where he has been with DC Front Runners ever since.   Early on he served as newsletter editor and organized the club's annual Williamsburg Half Marathon trip for over ten years.  He has since transitioned to walking, keeping it up at least 4 days per week.

Andrew first joined the DC Front Runners in 2017 (ish) and rejoined in June 2024 when he moved back to DC after a stint in Providence, RI. He is very grateful to DCFR for helping him become a better and more serious runner and introducing him to so many great people through the runs and social events. As Team DC Liaison, Andrew hopes to foster connections between DCFR and other regional LGBTQA+ sports teams and organizations as well as make more runners and walkers aware of the club and our events. By day, he is a clinical psychologist and researcher focused on preventing HIV and improving health outcomes among adolescents and young adults.

Originally a swimmer, Gwen joined DC Front Runners in 2021 with little running experience. With the support and encouragement of DCFR members, she grew to love running, learned how to run track workouts, and ran her first 10k! As a committed non-marathoner, she is dedicated to maintaining a supportive, inclusive club environment for all levels of running experience. Before becoming secretary, she spent two years as outreach coordinator.

Josh moved to Maryland in 2018 from the Midwest where he grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and lived in South Bend, Indiana for a few years. He started running in 2010 and was inspired by runners in a South Bend run group to run 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, and 25Ks. Over time, he progressed to marathons. He found that running groups were a great motivator to set running goals and to pick up tips on how to successfully complete 26.2 miles. Josh joined DC Front Runners in February 2020 for inspiration to get out and maintain his run streak. DC Front Runners has been a great motivation to Josh to sign up for races and marathons. He’s enjoyed running with the DCFR and meeting new people. Josh says, “It is a great way of getting in training miles for my upcoming marathon.” He has a goal of completing a marathon in each U.S. state. He enjoys participating in road races, and says they serve as inspiration to get in training miles. As DCFR Race Director, he would encourage members to sign up for races, set goals, and experience the excitement of participating in a road race.

Zeyd Khalil is a 24 year old runner, dancer, and data consultant originally from Beirut, Lebanon. He attended American University where he received a B.S. in Data Science, and decided to stay in DC after graduating in 2023. Zeyd joined DC Front Runners in June 2025, just days before DC World Pride, and long-distance running has rapidly become one of his top hobbies since joining. He is happy to be a part of a positive and supportive athletic LGBTQ+ organization and looks forward to serving the board as Co-Pride Coordinator this year.

Tommy is one of DC Front Runners’ Outreach Coordinators for the 2026-2027 program year, having previously served as Race Director in 2025-2026. He has been running since high school and racing competitively since 2018. He originally joined DCFR to meet new people but because of Front Runners, Tommy says that he's found “a community that has become an essential and joyful part of my life.” His goal on the board is to help the club grow, to welcome new members, and to share the connection and sense of belonging that Front Runners has afforded him. Tommy is a teacher in the DMV region.

Lucjan joined DC Front Runners in early 2024 as a way to improve their running ability and meet new friends. Having moved around the country a lot prior to living in DC, this group created stability and community for them, helping to allow DC to feel like home. Their running speed and distance significantly increased thanks to weekly runs, races, and track workouts. Now, they are excited for the opportunity to give back and serve on the board as Outreach Coordinator. Professionally, Lucjan works at an architecture firm focused on historic preservation and adaptive reuse of DC’s most iconic landmarks, such as the National Air & Space Museum and the Library of Congress.