About Us - Devotion To Children

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Virginia focused on the needs of young children so that they may become mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy members of society.

Board of Directors

Rosemary Tran Lauer

Founder
Rosemary Tran Lauer came to the U.S. in 1975 from Vietnam as a single mother with two young children. With no formal college education and speaking little English, she worked several jobs More

Ken Knueven

Interim President
Ken Knueven is an executive leader with over 25 years of experience in higher education, Fortune 500 companies, the Public Sector, and Nonprofit organizations. As a social impact investor and strategy consultant, he focuses on advancing initiatives More

Ban Tran

Secretary
Ban graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics and International Relations and has an M.B.A. in International Finance from George Washington University More

Kathy Jensen

Treasurer
Kathy Jensen joined CST Group in 2012 and became partner in 2015. She has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting and specializes in government contractors, real estate, high net worth individuals, startups, and estates and trusts More

Dan Ruttenberg

Daniel H. Ruttenberg is a principal with the law firm of SmolenPlevy in Tysons Corner, Virginia. His practice areas include succession planning for businesses, general corporate law, estate planning, and estate administration More

Bang Trinh

Bang Trinh is an investor, advisor and experienced executive whose career has spanned different industries and geographies. He previously served as Group CFO and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer for Techcombank More

Peter Rumm MD

Peter Rumm MD, MPH is a retired executive and pediatrician/public health doctor who had a senior level career in state, federal, academia ,and the military and currently holds two academic positions. More

Thao Sofo

Ms. Thao Sofo is a remarkable leader in the Health IT industry, known for her exceptional ability to navigate challenges and cultivate lasting relationships. Beginning her career at Northrop Grumman Health Solutions in 1997 More

Mark Keam

Mark Keam served as a Virginia State Delegate from 2009 to 2022. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine and received a law degree from the U.C. Hasting College of Law. He began his career in public service as an attorney at the Federal Communications Commission More

Yasmine Bonilla

Yasmine specializes in applying a disciplined and integrated approach to help clients weather any and all market volatility, all while helping them pursue their unique short- and long-term financial goals. More

Advisory Board

Amos-Leon Otis

In Memoriam
Mr. Amos-Leon’ Otis has been frequently recognized for his entrepreneurial and management skills. He has a long-standing commitment to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) More

Valerie Pelton

Valerie is an attorney, mediator, entrepreneur and former U.S. Air Force Officer. Prior to entering federal service, Valerie represented U.S. and international technology, More

Linh Ly

Linh Ly is an experienced trial attorney at Nguyen & Nguyen, P.C. in Falls Church, Virginia where she practices civil litigation with an emphasis on family law. She is licensed in Virginia More

Lida Peterson

Lida Peterson, President of the Connected International Meeting Professionals Association (CIMPA) has over 15 years of event planning experience. More

Scott Gray

Mr. Gray served 27 years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submarine officer. He commanded the nuclear ballistic missile submarine, USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738), and later commanded the submarine More

Staff

Mohit Trehan

Chief Operations Officer
Mohit Trehan leads the organization’s operations, technology, and data initiatives, building scalable systems that support high‑impact programs for young children and their families. More