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
Ms. Debi Alexander
PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families
Ms. Kristina Bouweiri
Reston Limousine
Mr. Anthony Burchard
Virginia Hospital Center Foundation
Ellen F. Dyke, Board Chair
Ms. Kathleen M. Flaherty
Matthews, Carter and Boyce
Mr. Michael Forehand
Inova Health System
Mr. Michael Graff, Jr.
McGuireWoods
Mr. James Hannah
General Dynamics Information Technology
Ms. Erin Hogan
Bank of America
Ms. Debra Coffman Howe
Airamid Health Services and Kane Financial Services
The Honorable Mark Keam
Delegate, Virginia House of Representatives
Mr. Andrew Ko
Amazon Web Services
Dr. Anne Kress
President, Northern Virginia Community College
Ms. Julia Lafferty
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.S.
Ms. Esther Lee
Refraction
Mr. Thomas W. Minnick
ncgCARE
Mr. John Morgan
Rees Broome, PC
Mr. John Porter
Ms. Mary Power
M-Powering Leaders, LLC
Mr. Scott Price
Dominion Energy
Ms. Kelly Persons
Executive Director, NOVA Foundation
Mr. Buddy Rizer
Loudoun County Economic Development
Mr. Mordecai Scott
Savills
Dr. Matt Shank, Vice Chair
Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges
Mr. Joe Teipe
Washington Times