Our commitment to the communities where we live and work underpins our success as a company and our dedication to a People First culture. In 2025, our employees dedicated over 24,000 hours to volunteer work, demonstrating their passion for helping others. Across those thousands of hours, members of the Parsons team have found ways to give back and to bring their professional experience and expertise to fuel their passions and their community impact.
As we mark the ninth anniversary of our Volunteer of the Year program, we honor the individuals whose efforts made a significant impact and exemplify our spirit of giving back. I’m proud to recognize their efforts and invite you to join me in congratulating our awardees and thanking them and our volunteers globally for how they’re making a difference around the world.
Read on to learn more about our Volunteers of the Year!
Scott Gilbert – MILVET Award Winner
Scott Gilbert’s dedication to the MIA Recovery Network, an advocacy group for the missing in action of all wars and their families, is nothing short of remarkable. For over eight years, he’s been photographing and compiling WW2 European operations reports, documenting 90,000 pages and compiling another 40,000. His work aids in the search and identification of MIAs, producing detailed campaign studies, and writing exhumation memos for recovered unknowns. His contributions have provided invaluable assistance to researchers and families of WW2 MIAs, preserving history and honoring those who served. Scott’s dedication is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make.
David Boyd – STEM Award Winner
David Boyd’s story with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), a global organization offering youth robotics programs, is a testament to dedication and passion. It started when he saw a video stream of a robotics competition while in Iraq. Inspired, he became a mentor for his son’s team, dedicating over 12 years and countless hours to helping students design, build, and program robots. David’s mentorship spans electronics, programming, business planning, and more. Known for his energetic emceeing at events, he’s volunteered in various roles, from setup to judging. His biggest joy? Hiring students as interns and watching their careers take off.
Robert Maple – Vibrant Communities Award Winner
Robert Maple is the heart and soul behind the Fredericksburg Area Mountain Bike Enthusiasts (FAMBE) and the Fredericksburg Trails Alliance (FTA). In 2012, Robert stood up FAMBE to be a steward of the off-road trails through sustainable trail design and maintenance while being the centerpiece of the off-road community. In 2017, he founded FTA to protect and expand bicycle and pedestrian access to off-road trails in the greater Fredericksburg, Virginia Region. Using his skills as a GIS professional, he created trail maps that were available virtually, located at trailheads, and incorporated on QR codes on trail intersection posts to help with wayfinding out on the trails. There are three parks now using his map and signpost system, expanding the trail system to well over 30 miles of off-road trails.
Anees Rahman – Hometown Hero
Anees Rahman, a champion of STEM education, volunteers with the Citizen Free Schooling System, providing education to those in need. Anees poured his heart into creating a dynamic STEM curriculum that gets students excited about coding, robotics, and AI. He’s not just teaching; he’s mentoring over 500 students, guiding them through workshops on data science and software development.
Daniela Moreno – Hometown Hero
Daniela Moreno’s journey with Engineers in Action (formerly Bridges to Prosperity) — an organization that helps build infrastructure that supports local communities and improves access to essential resources — is inspiring. She started in 2017 by translating construction codes into Spanish and soon found herself in Rio Grande, Panama, helping build a pedestrian bridge for a community in need. Daniela’s commitment didn’t stop there; she’s led annual fundraisers, raising around $5K each year from 2017 to 2021.
Emma Monroy-Rincon – Hometown Hero
Emma Monroy-Rincon’s passion for volunteering with Joint Base Against Drunk Driving (JBADD) quickly led her to a leadership role. Starting as a council member and Public Affairs Officer, she’s now the advisor to the Vice President. She has streamlined operations and improved processes, making a significant impact on the organization’s mission. Emma’s dedication and proactive approach have significantly improved community relations and created a more welcoming environment.
We’d also like to highlight Anees, Daniela, and Emma, additional standouts among this year’s applicants.
Honoring Impact
These stories are a snapshot of the contributions our team members are making worldwide. At Parsons, we know imagining next requires more than technical expertise—it demands empathy, dedication, and a strong commitment to making the world a better place. As we continue to lead in global infrastructure and national security, we remain equally committed to empowering our team members to be global stewards for good and for their volunteer efforts. Together, we’ll continue to make a difference—one act of giving at a time.
In recognition of our Volunteer of the Year honorees, Parsons is pleased to donate to the MIA Recovery Network, FIRST Chesapeake, and Fredericksburg Trails Alliance (FTA)—furthering our impact on veteran support, STEM education advancement, and community vibrancy.
