Meet the Team

Liana King, Senior Program Manager

Liana was born and raised in DC and is honored to serve older adults in her hometown as the Around Town DC Senior Program Manager. She graduated with her BA in Communication and Social Influence from Temple University in Philadelphia, where she discovered her love for community programming as a wellness program facilitator at the Temple Wellness Center. She has always gravitated toward people-centered work—as a specialist at the Apple Store, a teacher in Hanoi, and serving families navigating spinal cord injury at a non-profit in Baltimore. At Iona, she treasures the priviledge of learning and growing alongside participants.

If not running around the halls of Iona, you’ll find her out on a long walk, playing basketball, or eating a can of sardines.

Tai Banjo, Program Specialist

Tai is a DMV native who has lived in all three states growing up in DC, Maryland and currently living in Virginia. He graduated from Salisbury University on the eastern shore of MD with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Conflict Resolution. Previously he worked at an outpatient facility in Annapolis, MD as a counselor as well as data entry specialist.

Tai enjoys helping others achieve goals as well as creating avenues for growth and experiences for others and himself. He enjoys spending time with his dogs and friends, he also enjoys exercising, traveling and outdoor adventures in his leisure time.

Mykal Lee, Director of Community Programs

Mykal Lee, a proud Prince George’s County native, has dedicated over 10 years to senior care and has been with Iona for nearly three years, serving in various roles within Iona Senior Services. She is also the current chair of Iona’s Good Vibes and Connection Committee, reflecting her commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Before joining Iona, Mykal worked as an Engagement Director at a center supporting older adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia, where she honed her expertise and became a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Mykal holds a bachelor’s degree from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland, where she joined the distinguished Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and exploring her passion for creating art.

SPIRIT Club, Fitness Agency Partner

SPIRIT Club is an inclusive fitness organization committed to promoting health and wellness for people of all abilities. Founded with the belief that everyone deserves accessible, supportive fitness options, SPIRIT Club is expanding its impact by partnering with local Maryland/DC agencies and providing specialized classes, personal training, and adaptive programs to create a welcoming community for all.

SPIRIT Club connects Around Town DC with its talented, kind, and dedicated instructors. Click here to learn more on their website.