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
Debi Alexander
SPecially Adapted Resource Clubs (SPARC)
Gaston Araoz
Dominion Energy
John Clarke
Elm Street Development
Michael Forehand, Chair
Inova Health System
Anne M. Kress, PhD
President, Northern Virginia Community College
Julia Lafferty
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.S.
Victoria Leone
KPMG
Jennifer C. McGarey
Northrop Grumman
Thomas W. Minnick
ncgCARE
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
John Porter
Consultant
Donna Shaw, RN, BSN, LNHA
Woodbine Rehab and Healthcare Center
Zuzana Steen
Micron Technology
Joe Teipe
Independent Consultant
Wade Tetsuka
U.S. Transactions Corporation
Carolyn Welch
Federal Reserve