Pics & Edges

Founder & Director

Stephanie Damascus

Steph Damascus is a competitive figure skater, a U.S. Figure Skating gold medalists in moves in the field, intermediate level freestyle skater and bronze medalists ice dancer.  Steph is a member of Team USA Synchronized Skating Team and has competed in international and national junior level championships.  She is a senior at King Low Heywood Thomas School in Stamford, Ct. where she is an honors student and captain of the girls golf team.  An article in Figure Skating Magazine about the organization Figure Skating In Harlem motivated Steph to establish Pics & Edges.  Now in its fourth year, Pics & Edges has raised over $10,000.00 and has donated over $5,000.00 to Figure Skating In Harlem.  In January 2009, Steph was awarded by Time Magazine and Bentley University the Tomorrow25 Leadership Award.  Steph is thrilled with the growth of Pics & Edges and looks foreword to the future.

Website Technician

Demetri Damascus

Demetri Damascus is Steph’s older brother and he brings his computer knowledge to Pics & Edges.  Demetri graduated with honors from King Low Heywood Thomas School and will be entering Babson College in Massachusetts this fall.  He is the Founder and President of his own business, One Website Designs, that creates powerful and creative websites for small businesses.  Demetri will be pursuing his business interests while at Babson College.  Demetri also has interests on the ice, but in hockey.  He played on his varsity team and earned All-City Honorable Mention in 2009.  He is a competitive golfer and was named All-League and All- City in 2009.  Demetri keeps the website current for Pics & Edges and gives valuable technical assistance.

Administrative Assistant

Paul Damascus

Paul Damascus is Steph’s younger brother who is entering his sophomore year at King Low Heywood Thomas School.  He also is an honors student and member of the golf and hockey teams. He was awarded the Coaches Award his freshman year for his hockey team. Paul is an accomplished photographer and takes all the photographs for Pics & Edges.  He recently created the 2009 Calendar for the Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team with photos he took at the annual pep rally.  The calendar was a huge success and helped raise funds for the organization. Paul brings his creative ideas to Pics & Edges and is an important asset to the organization. 

Volunteer Coordinators

Kelsey Dietz
Yvonne Vogt

Accountant

Trish Taylor