LVCA Board of Directors

President

Jonathan Chasen

Managing Director; Private Wealth Financial Advisor - Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors

Vice President

Achla Marathe

Biocomplexity Institute at the University of Virginia; Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Secretary

Jeanne Nicholson Siler

Fellowship Program Director at Virginia Humanities; Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Treasurer 

Robierre Nderitu 

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

Portia Boggs

Director of Advancement and Communications at Local Food Hub; MS Nonprofit Management, graduating in 2023

Helen Cauthen

President, Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development; Literacy Volunteers Tutor

MaryLewis Meador

Yoga Therapist & Instructor; Literacy Volunteers Tutor

Larry Peppers

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

Bushiri Salumu

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

Bitsy Waters

Retired Urban and Environmental Planning Mediator/Facilitator; former Mayor of Charlottesville

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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.
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