Board Members

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
M&T Bank

Anne M. Kress, PhD
President, Northern Virginia Community College

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

Zuzana Steen
Micron Technology

Wade Tetsuka
U.S. Transactions Corporation

Carolyn Welch
Community Member