LVCA Board of Directors

President

Dana Tornabene
dana.tornabene@gmail.com

Senior Professional of Human Resources (Retired); Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Vice President

Jonathan Chasen
jonathan.chasen@wellsfargo.com

Senior Financial Advisor; Senior Vice President - Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors

Secretary

Dave Alley
dalley@techdynamism.com

Business Development Executive for Tech Dynamism

Treasurer

Margaret Anderson
40andamule@gmail.com

Managing Director of the UVA Fund at the UVA Alumni Association; Licensed CPA

Achla Marathe
achla.marathe@gmail.com

Biocomplexity Institute at the University of Virginia; Literacy Volunteer Tutor

Jeanne Nicholson Siler
jsiler@virginia.edu

Fellowship Program Director at Virginia Humanities; Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Larry Peppers
peppersl@wlu.edu

Dean Emeritus of the School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics at Washington and Lee University, Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Robierre Nderitu
robierre@virginia.edu

Fiscal and Project Manager at the UVA Institute of Engagement and Negotiation; a former LVCA tutor

Bushiri Salumu

Literacy Volunteers student from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA), and continuing studies in the medical profession.

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

Determine the organizational mission and purpose

Select the Executive Director

Provide proper financial oversight

Ensure adequate resources

Ensure organizational planning

Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance

Ensure ethical and legal integrity and maintain accountability

Enhance the organization’s public standing

Determine, monitor, and strengthen the organization’s programs and services

Evaluate the effectiveness of the functioning of the Board

Support the Chief Executive and assess performance

Expectations of LVCA Board Members

Board members should plan to spend an average of 1-2 hours per week. Many activities peak near the time of each major operational event. Activities will include:

Attend all Board meetings which are held either monthly or bimonthly.

Read all documents prior to the meeting and be prepared to discuss.

Participate in operational events and fund-raisers.

Be an advocate for the organization in the community, recruiting learners, supporters, volunteers, donors, and board members.

Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.

Make an annual, personal, financial contribution to the organization based on capacity.

Assist in fundraising for events and the annual solicitation; assist in the identification of potential donors.

Commit initially to a two-year term; may serve a maximum of 3 consecutive 2-year terms.

Provide overall policy, planning, and financial guidance to the organization and staff throughout tenure.