Officers & Directors

Board of Directors and Officers

The Metropolitan Washington Chapter is structured with a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board, and active committees. Key focal responsibilities for these committees are Membership, University Relations, Development, Activities, Communications, Finance, and Administration.

Our fiscal year extends from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Co-Presidents
Julie Hohl (2025-27)
Jane Riddle (2025-27)

Treasurer
Christine Peterson (2025-27)

Secretary
Kristen Bloschock (2024-26)

Endowment Treasurer
Silvija Strikis (2025-2027)

Co-VPs, Activities
Charlotte Knight (2025-27)
Mary Jo Ruane (2025-27)

VP, Administration 
Anne Wingo (2025-27)

Co-VPs, Communications
Helen Miller (2025-27)
Elli Nesbitt (2025-27)

VP, Development
Patty Sparell (2025-27)

Co-VPs, Finance
Sharon Gross (2025-27)
Carolyn Prince Racich (2025-27)

Co-VPs, Membership
Melissa Rhoads (2025-27)
Hillary Sparrell (2025-27)

VP, University Relations
Michelle Francis (2024-26)

Assistant Treasurer
Trish O'Malley (2025-27)

Heartline
Beth Parker

Members at Large
Michelle Bailey
Yvonne Chen
Miriam Erickson
Karen Magley
Amy Mykityshyn