Board Members
Northern Virginia is home to some of the brightest and innovative working and retired professionals in the country, a blessing for institutions like the NOVA Foundation. As a College dedicated to generating new opportunities for tomorrow’s leaders, our Board is composed of outstanding local public and private sector representatives.
Member Selection
All new Board members are nominated by sitting Board members and vetted by the Nominating Committee. Board members hold their positions for up to 3 years; the Board Chair presides for a maximum of 2 years.
This regular turnover ensures the Foundation remains rejuvenated with fresh ideas and perspectives – crucial for ensuring our students, faculty, and staff maintain access to the finest resources.
Current Board Members
Gaston Araoz
Dominion Energy
John Clarke
Elm Street Development
Andrea Connolly
Independent Consultant
Derek Fuzzell
PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union
Michael Gorman
Smiles for Centerville
Steve Jolly
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Anne M. Kress, PhD
President, Northern Virginia Community College
Tracey Laws
Reinsurance Association of America
Victoria Leone
KPMG
Jennifer C. McGarey
Northrop Grumman
Jennifer Mulchandani
Arlington Strategy
Rosaelena "Rosie" O'Neil
Georgetown University
Steven Partridge
Vice President of Strategy, Research & Workforce Innovation, Northern Virginia Community College
Kelly Persons
Executive Director, NOVA Foundation
Donna Shaw, RN, BSN, LNHA
Woodbine Rehab and Healthcare Center
Miriam Smolen
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Zuzana Steen
Micron, University and Academic Relations Manager
Wade Tetsuka
U.S. Transactions Corporation
Carolyn Welch
Community Member