Name: Civic Futures Summit
Start: 2026-04-22T08:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-22T16:30:00-0400

Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:00am - 4:30pm EDT

Downtown Mall @ E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

What is the Big Vision for our community? Join a multi-sector gathering designed to ignite visionary thinking and inclusive regional storytelling.

Courage to Listen. Courage to Bridge.
Courage to Imagine. Courage to Act.

The 2026 Civic Futures Summit builds on last year’s groundbreaking gathering, where more than 300 regional leaders came together to ask bold questions about our shared identity, direction, and future. By bringing together leaders from government, business, nonprofits, philanthropy, education, health, housing, and the arts, the inaugural Summit catalyzed a collective civic imagination focused on strengthening trust, building relational capital, and deepening community cohesion to guide the future of Charlottesville and the region. This year, we carry that work forward, turning past conversations into concrete action - most notably through Charlottesville Innovates, a new initiative advancing a multi-sector, coalition-based approach to addressing the region’s most pressing challenges.

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Note: This Summit session is ticketed.
Please purchase your tickets on Humanitix. You will then receive an email from Sched with login information that allows you to make your personal schedule.
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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 14th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, R.L. Beyer Custom Homes, Ludwig Kuttner, and The City of Charlottesville

Speakers

Sonia Birate

President, Organization of African Students at UVA

I'm a Posse Scholar from Houston majoring in Computer Science at UVA, aspiring to bridge my technical background with a career in product management. My academic work has deepened my interest in how technology can be used to create meaningful impact in communities.
Outside the classroom, I serve as President of the Organization of African Students at UVA (OAS), one of the largest Black organizations on grounds, where I lead efforts to celebrate African culture, build community, and create space for students across the University... Read More →

Stiles Brockett

Student Athlete, UVA Men's Tennis

My name is Stiles Brockett, and I’m a second-year student from Fairfax, Virginia, majoring in Media Studies. I completed my education through Lauren Springs Online School and have been playing tennis for 14 years. Currently, I compete on the University of Virginia men’s tennis... Read More →

Sam Sanders

City Manager, City of Charlottesville

Samuel Sanders, Jr. serves as the City Manager for the City of Charlottesville. He was unanimously appointed to serve in July 2023 after serving two years as the Deputy City Manager for Operations. As the DCM, he had direct oversight of Neighborhood Development Services, Parks and... Read More →

William Park

President, Pinnacle Construction & Development Corp

William Park is President of Pinnacle Construction & Development Corp., a commercial construction firm with significant experience in the construction of multi-family, historic adaptive reuse, mixed-use and commercial/retail projects. He is the Manager of Bluestone Land L.L.C., a... Read More →

Mariane Doyle

Executive Director/CEO, Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Mariane Asad Doyle is the Executive Director/CEO of Virginia’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE). She has been a leader in nonprofits, education, and for-profit businesses for 30 years and she is passionate about community impact, cross-sector collaboration, and systems-thinking... Read More →

Jeff Richardson

County Executive, Albemarle County

Jeff has 34 years of local government experience in Virginia and North Carolina, including 21 years in senior management, and 9 years as Albemarle County Executive. Jeff serves on the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority, the Water & Sewer Authority, among other Boards. Jeff... Read More →

Ravi Cooper

President & CEO, United Way of Greater Charlottesville

Ashley Davies

Director, CAAR Foundation Board

Ashley Davies is Vice President of Riverbend Development and a member of the Board of Directors for the CAAR Foundation. With a history in both public sector and private sector roles, she has extensive experience in Urban Planning and project management. In her role at Riverbend... Read More →

Veronica Fleming

Founder, Veronica Fleming Consulting

Veronica launched her consulting practice in 2020, at the start of the pandemic. She provides interim executive leadership, coaching, fundraising, strategic planning and community engagement for non-profits.
Veronica is a Saul Alinsky-trained community organizer and has practiced community engagement for many years. She has worked in the Richmond’s Gilpin and Whitcomb Courts, Northside, Southside and Greater Fulton communities; the cities of Petersburg, Martinsville, and Roanoke... Read More →

Sally Hudson

Executive Director, Ranked Choice Virginia

Sally Hudson is an economist and former state legislator who served Charlottesville and Albemarle for two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. As a member of the General Assembly, Hudson led bipartisan legislative campaigns in election law, housing, workforce development, and... Read More →

Ben Allen

Executive Director, Center for Community Partnerships UVA

Ben is a first-generation quadruple Hoo, born and raised in Charlottesville. He earned his Ed.D. from the School of Education and Human Development, with research interests in culturally responsive leadership and building strong community partnerships.He is a lecturer in the School... Read More →

Keith Smith

Chairperson, Piedmont Community Land Trust (PCLT)

Keith Smith serves as Chair of the Piedmont Community Land Trust (PCLT), where he works at the intersection of public policy, private development, and community partnerships to expand access to affordable homeownership across the Charlottesville region.
A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Keith has been active in the real estate space since 1987. He and his wife and business partner, Yonna Smith, have been working together in the industry for 39 years. Together, they are co-owners of Yes Realty Partners, where Keith serves as a Virginia-licensed... Read More →

Mary Katherine "MK" King

Chair, Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Foundation

Mary Katherine “MK” King is a Charlottesville native, Associate Broker, and longtime advocate for housing access and community well-being. A UVA alumna with a degree in Civil Engineering, MK brings both technical expertise and deep local insight to her work in real estate and... Read More →

Zach Davidson

Chari, University Judiciary Committee

Stefan Regalia

Student Athlete, UVA Men's Tennis

I am a third year student athlete tennis player majoring in Data Science. I grew up in Arlington, Virginia and spent my high school years traveling nationally and internationally playing tennis tournaments while doing high school online. I was recruited to and joined the University... Read More →

Vanessa Agyei

Incoming President and Current Program Coordinator, Rise Together

A third-year undergrad student at UVA, Vanessa is from Woodbridge, Virginia and proudly majors in Global Public Health and minors in Health and Well-being. She is a Posse Scholar and first-generation student, so is deeply passionate about using policy and education to advocate for... Read More →

Ashley Harper

Director of Product and Technology, Charlottesville Tomorrow

Ashley Harper, Director of Product and Technology at Charlottesville Tomorrow, provides strategic leadership for digital transformation and growth, bringing 15 years of expertise in technology, design, and product development. She focuses on building equity-centered digital products... Read More →

Keshia Washington

Associate Director, Special Partnerships & Regional Engagement, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville

Lakeshia Washington is the Associate Director of Special Partnerships & Regional Engagement at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. She leads the Pathways to Housing program and supports regional housing initiatives. With degrees in psychology and forensic psychology... Read More →

Philip Cobbs

Contributing Writer, Charlottesville Tomorrow

Philip Cobbs was born in Albemarle County and has lived there most of his life while traveling throughout the world. A local tour guide, writer, and community member, he has witnessed many changes in local media.

Eboni Bugg

Director of Community Investment, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Eboni Bugg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to helping communities engage in radical imagining towards liberation. She received an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Virginia, and holds a Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University... Read More →

Natalie Oschrin

City Councilor, City Council

Natalie has served on the Charlottesville City Council since 2024. Her background in business, where she built consensus with a wide variety of clients in an emotional and deadline-driven context, prepared her well for public service.

Arjan Dulai

President, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity at UVA

Arjan Dulai is a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia double majoring Global Security and Justice and Cognitive Science. On Grounds, he serves as President of UVA’s chapter of Phi Alpha Delta (PAD), which focuses on building a supportive and accessible pre-law community... Read More →

Daniel Fairley II

Community Endowment Fund Program Manager, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Daniel Fairley II is a dedicated nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience in Charlottesville’s nonprofit and local government sectors. Professionally, currently serves as the Community Endowment Fund Program Manager at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. In this... Read More →

Kelly Chopus

President and CEO, Community Collaborations, Inc.

Kelly Chopus is a social responsibility and philanthropy executive with extensive experience impacting the “triple bottom line” of social, environmental, and economic profit. With multi-sector executive management experience in the corporate, foundation and nonprofit arenas, she... Read More →

Enid Krieger

Content Editor, Beloved Community Cville

Enid B. Krieger is a retired health professional with over 60 years of experience in nursing, healthcare management and administration who has been recognized many times over the years for her creativity, leadership and commitment to quality services. It’s difficult to list all... Read More →

Akash Sinha

Managing Editor, Charlottesville Tomorrow

Akash is currently the managing editor at Charlottesville Tomorrow, a community-driven local news organization that connects people in Charlottesville and central Virginia to each other and issues that impact them.

Prior to his current position, Akash led a newsroom of more than 350 journalists in over a dozen countries for S&P Global Market Intelligence. The team provided breaking news, features and analysis covering the financial, energy, real estate, media, healthcare, consumer and mining... Read More →

Tom Balmer

Board Chair, Love INC

Tom Balmer serves as the Board Chair for Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Charlottesville / Albemarle. A native of Pennsylvania and graduate of Penn State, he had a forty-year career managing DC-based non-profits related to food and agriculture prior to relocating to the local... Read More →

Alex Joyner

Co-chair, IMPACT Charlottesville

Rev. Alex Joyner is the co-chair of IMPACT Charlottesville, an interfaith organization composed of 29 member congregations in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region. IMPACT builds power to take direct action that addresses the systemic causes of injustice, inequality and poverty. IMPACT... Read More →

Kendall Sano

Co-President, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

Kendall Sano is a student at the University of Virginia and the current Co-President of Delta Sigma Pi, where he helps lead a chapter of over 150 members. In this role, he has driven initiatives focused on professional development, alumni engagement, and organizational leadership... Read More →

Tanish Gupta

President, Virginia Case Club

Tanish Gupta is a fourth-year student from Hagerstown, Maryland and a Global Commerce Scholar in the McIntire School of Commerce. He is president of Virginia Case Club, a McIntire-affiliated club focused on training underclassmen to participate in case competitions and learn about... Read More →

Amy Xu

Founder/President, Muay Thai at UVA

Amy Xu is a second-year student at the University of Virginia studying Public Policy and Leadership at the Batten School, with a focus on health policy. On campus, Amy founded Muay Thai at UVA during her first year, a student organization created to provide free access to Muay Thai... Read More →

Knox White

Mayor, City of Greenville

Knox White has served as Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina since December 1995. As Mayor he has the goal of making the City of Greenville, South Carolina “the most beautiful, livable, and welcoming city in America.
His tenure as mayor has been defined by neighborhood revitaliz... Read More →

Theodore Voorhees

Town Manager, Town of Chapel Hill

Theodore (Ted) L. Voorhees, ICMA‑CM, MPA, serves as Town Manager of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he leads a full‑service municipal organization dedicated to high‑quality service delivery, innovation, and strong community partnerships. His leadership emphasizes strategic... Read More →

Ezra Leventhal

Assistant Rabbi, Congregation Beth Israel

Rabbi Ezra Leventhal (he/they) began serving the CBI community as Assistant Rabbi in July 2024, immediately following his ordination at Hebrew Union College - New York in May 2024. He began his Rabbinical School journey in July 2019, which means he is a proud member of the Year in... Read More →

Donald Wilson

Corps Officers - Charlottesville/Albemarle County, The Salvation Army

Salvation Army officer for 45 years, with service in 6 states and 6 countries. Responsibilities have included director of children's day care program, director of children's home, administrator senior citizens living facility, elementary school administrator, youth education & development... Read More →

Cameron Moore

Interim Executive Director, PACEM

Cameron Moore is the Interim Executive Director of PACEM, and serves as the point of our team. He leads the way in decisions, data, and care for our guests. With years of experience serving his community, Cameron strives to make PACEM a better place through careful thought and or... Read More →

Genny Freed

Chair for Sanctions, UVA Honor Community

Genny Freed is a third year from New York City, studying Political Philosophy, Policy & Law with a minor in General Business at UVA. Her primary involvement at UVA is the Honor Committee, where she serves as the Vice Chair for Sanctions and a representative for the College of Arts... Read More →

Keoni Vega

President, Class of 2026, UVA

Keoni Vega is a student leader at the University of Virginia, where he is pursuing a B.A. in American Politics as an Echols Scholar. Originally from South Texas, Vega has built a record of student leadership on campus while gaining experience in government, politics, and public s... Read More →

Beth Wu

Vice President, The Washington Literary Society and Debating Union

Alwyn Dippenaar

President, Washington Literary Society & Debating Union

Alwyn Dippenaar is a 4th-year student at the University of Virginia studying Computer Science in the school of Engineering and Applied Science. In their capacity as President of the Washington Society, they are responsible for leading nearly 200 students in an organization that has... Read More →

Mary Ashleigh Berg

Chapter Founder, Kappa Omega Alpha Zeta Chapter

Mary Ashleigh Berg is a Foreign Affairs student at the University of Virginia with interests in public policy, national security, and emerging technologies. Her work focuses on how developments in areas like artificial intelligence and space systems intersect with governance and international... Read More →

Semony Shah

President, University Democrats at UVA

Semony Shah is a third-year Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia pursuing a B.S. in Commerce and a B.A. in Spanish. She currently serves as President of University Democrats at UVA, the largest college Democratic chapter in Virginia, where she leads efforts to expand civic... Read More →

Lilie Puck-Karam

Executive Director, BAPS

Lilie Puck-Karam is the Executive Director of BAPS at the University of Virginia, a student-led consulting organization that applies systems thinking to help nonprofits and community organizations solve real operational challenges. BAPS has grown to over 450 members, secured nearly... Read More →

Lisa Woolfork

Founder/Host, Black Women Stitch/Stitch Please podcast

Lisa Woolfork is a nationally recognized leader in craft, making, and stitching, celebrated for her ability to weave creativity with community. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black Lives Matter, and the host of the award-winning podcast Stitch Please... Read More →

Bonnie Newman Davis

Editor-at-large, Charlottesville Tomorrow

Bonnie Newman Davis is an award-winning journalist with a demonstrated history of leadership success in the American news industry. She is the author of Truth Tellers: The Power and Presence of Black Women Journalists Since 1960 (published in 2022).In September 2024, Davis became... Read More →

Charley Burton

Owner, Charley Speaks

Charley Burton is a native of Charlottesville VA.

Charley is the owner of Charley Speaks. He is often on the road offering speaking engagements and
training where, through his story telling and inspirational conversation, involves his audience on what it is
like to be a Black Trans... Read More →

Ibad Wali

Senior Muslim Advisor, One America Movement

Shaykh Ibad is the Senior Muslim Advisor for The One America Movement. He has served as the Director of Halal Certification for Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York in partnership with the NYC Department of Education public schools, which has currently certified... Read More →

Alicia Garcia

Director of Real Estate Development, Piedmont Housing Alliance

Alicia Garcia is the Director of Real Estate Development at Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she leads the planning and execution of affordable housing developments from early concept through construction and stabilization. In this role, she manages... Read More →

Dan Rosensweig

President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville

Dan has been the director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville since February 2009. His work with Habitat follows more than a decade of community service with local housing agencies.
As the Chairman of the Charlottesville Planning Commission, Dan helped initiate a rewrite of the City future land use map and housing strategy using a restorative lens. As a board member for the Piedmont Housing Alliance, he was part of saving 150 of the area’s most vulnerable residents... Read More →

Steve King

Assistant to the City Manager, City of Charlottesville

Steve King, MPA serves as the Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Charlottesville, where he acts as the City Manager’s primary project manager and leads the City’s Strategy and Prosperity Portfolio. In this role, he and his team work at the intersection of the social... Read More →

Owen Brennan

Executive Director, The Haven

Owen Brennan grew up in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004 with a BA in Economics. After graduation, he spent stints living in a monastery, working as a special education and music teacher, at a small publishing company, and as a phlebotomist before joining... Read More →

Michael Allenby

Creative Director & General Manager, VAULT

For over 20 years I produced tours, music festivals and special events with a focus on branding, programming, and the attendee experience. My abilities range from spearheading sponsorship sales and artist bookings to executing turnkey event design and operational logistics. In 2010... Read More →

Sam Heath

Commonwealth Justice Coalition | Tom Tom Foundation

Sam Heath spent ten years teaching high school history before moving into the organizing and advocacy world with Equal Justice USA, a national nonprofit doing work on death penalty repeal, restorative justice, and community safety. A master's in Theology, Ethics, & Culture is what... Read More →

Martize Tolbert

National Director of Client and Community Engagement, Fountainfund

In his role as National Director of Client and Community Engagement, Martize is providing leadership in our expansion to new Fountain Fund communities. Working with our staff and community partners across the nation, Martize ensures that Fountain Fund programming and implementation... Read More →

Eddie Howard

Executive Director, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministry

Eddie Howard is the Executive Director of Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries.
A native of the Prospect neighborhood—Abundant Life’s focus for wholistic community ministry—Eddie first served on staff building trusted relationships and helping launch the Abundant Life 5... Read More →

Karen Marsh

Executive Director, Theological Horizons

Karen Wright Marsh is an author, speaker and the executive director and cofounder of Theological Horizons, a ministry centered at the University of Virginia that supports Christian believers & all spiritually curious people by providing a welcoming community for engaging faith, thought... Read More →

Anthony DeMauro

Director, Dalai Lama Fellows

Anthony DeMauro, Ph.D., is the Director of Dalai Lama Fellows, a yearlong fellowship program helping changemakers around the world practice wise and compassionate leadership. Anthony is also the co-founder of Hearth Cville, a community of practice integrating spirituality and nature... Read More →

Claude Atcho

Reverend, Church of the Resurrection

Claude is the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA. He has served churches in Bellingham, WA, Memphis, TN, and Boston, MA. He is also the author of Rhythms of Faith: A Devotional Pilgrimage through the Church Year and Reading Black Books: How African American... Read More →

Cathy Ames Turner

Director, Community Healing Coalition

Dr. Cathy Ames Turner is a scholar-practitioner, organizational change leader, and pastor whose work advances relational reintegration and community-based healing for families impacted by mass incarceration. Her scholarship and applied practice sit at the intersection of qualitative... Read More →

Angela Holstege

Pastor of Mission and Mercy, Church of the Good Shepherd

A resident of Virginia since 1998, Angela Holstege has lived in the greater Charlottesville area with her husband Chris and 6 (now grown) children since 2000. Angela is a nurse and started her career in Detroit, Michigan where she earned her master’s in nursing care of parenting... Read More →

Shayla Washington

Executive Director, Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless

Shayla (she/her) is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless (BRACH), where she leads with compassion, strategy, and a deep commitment to social impact. Shayla has 16 years of non-profit and human services experience and has worked in direct homeless services... Read More →

Brittany Nash

Trauma Social Worker/HVIP Team Lead, UVA Health HVIP Program

Brittany Nash, LCSW, joined the Trauma Surgery Department at UVA Health as the department’s first trauma social worker, where she provides critical support to injured patients and their families during some of their most vulnerable moments. She earned her Master of Social Work degree... Read More →

Jesse Crosson

Executive Director, Second Chancer Foundation

Jesse Crosson, author of The Best Part of Prison, uses his lived experience to inform all that he does to prioritize connection, opportunity and empowerment for those reentering society.

Candace Williams

CEO, Legendary AveNew LLC

Candace Williams is a community advocate, reentry leader, and trauma-informed organizer dedicated to supporting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and the families impacted by incarceration. Her work is grounded in lived experience, generational awareness, and a deep commitment... Read More →

Jay Boland

Executive Director, Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention

Jay Boland has served as the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention (BRJD) since February 2021, bringing more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in juvenile justice, institutional administration, and evidence based programming. A committed advocate for... Read More →

Shaniece Bradford

Director of Community Engagement, ReadyKids

Shaniece Bradford is a purpose-driven community leader and Director of Community Engagement at ReadyKids, where she has served since March 2023, building collaborative partnerships that strengthen families and advance children’s well-being across Central Virginia. She bridges programs... Read More →

Stacey Washington

Senior Peer Navigator, City of Charlottesville Home to Hope Program

A determined and resilient advocate for recovery and self-love, I am a devoted mother of six who has transformed her life after a challenging past. Beginning my journey in the criminal justice system in 2002, I faced numerous obstacles, including the loss of my mother in 2013 while... Read More →

Helen Bradshaw

Senior Attorney, Civil Rights and Racial Justice, Legal Aid Justice Center

Helen is an attorney at Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) in Charlottesville, VA where she works on issues involving criminal records, including record sealing and expungement. Prior to joining LAJC, Helen was an Appellate Attorney for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where... Read More →

Martin Kumer

Superintendent, Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail

Martin Kumer has spent almost 34 years in correctios and has been the Superintendent of the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail since 2014. He began his career in corrections as a Corrections Specialist in the United States Marine Corps from 1992 - 1996. In 1997 he began his... Read More →

Toyosi Ogunseye

President & CEO, Presidential Precinct

Toyosi Ogunseye embodies mission-driven leadership. As President & CEO of the Presidential Precinct, she provides strategic direction for the organization’s leadership development programs, equipping the world’s rising leaders to build thriving, just, and free societies.

Before joining the Presidential Precinct, Toyosi was the BBC’s Head of West Africa Language Services and then Senior News Editor for News and Commissioning. She has earned more than 25 media awards, including the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award, and she was... Read More →

Matthew Gillikin

Co-Chair, Livable Cville

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Erin Hannegan

Principal, Mitchell/Matthews Architects & Planners

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Hamilton Lombard

Demographer

Hamilton Lombard is a Virginia-based demographer focused on population
change at the state and local level. He has produced Virginia’s
official population estimates for over a decade and helps state
leaders and communities understand how shifts in population, age
structure, and hou... Read More →

Leslie Lynn Smith

President & CEO, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Leslie Lynn Smith is a civic innovator and economic development leader currently serving as President and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF), where she is leading a new era of community-centered philanthropy and regional collaboration.
At CACF, Smith is focused on strengthening the foundation’s role as a catalyst for opportunity across the Charlottesville–Albemarle region. She is advancing a strategy that expands inclusive philanthropy, deepens partnerships with nonprofits and community leaders, and mobilizes... Read More →

Robert Gray

Executive Director, The Uhuru Foundation

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Sally Duncan

Supervisor, Jack Jouett District, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

Sally Duncan has served as the Albemarle County Supervisor for the Jack Jouett district since January 2026. Her priorities are housing, transportation, and economic development. She sits on the Chamber of Commerce Public Policy committee and on the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional... Read More →

Jim Murray

Founder, Presidential Precinct

Jim Murray is the Founder and Chairman of the Presidential Precinct and is currently a board member of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company. He is a former managing general partner of Court Square Ventures and founding partner and chairman of Columbia Capital... Read More →

Andrea Copeland

President & CEO, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Neil Williamson

President & Executive Director, Free Enterprise Forum

Since 2003, Neil Williamson has served as President and Executive Director of The Free Enterprise Forum, a privately funded public policy organization in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Free Enterprise Forum is dedicated to fostering communication on a variety of growth, land, and... Read More →

Kris Chain

Middle School Science Teacher, The Peabody School

Kris Chain serves as the Biology and Physics teacher at The Peabody School, where he bridges the gap between complex mechanisms and classroom application. Drawing on a rigorous research background in gene regulation and over a decade of instructional experience, Kris cultivates a... Read More →

Bethany Farris

Dean of Academics, Renaissance School

Bethany Farris, CFA, joined Renaissance School in 2014 as a member of the Mathematics Faculty before becoming Dean of Academics in 2020. She is a Seattle native and enjoyed living and working in the UK, Spain, New Zealand, and Peru, as well as around the US, before moving to Charlottesville... Read More →

Dom Morse

Vocational Trades Coordinator, Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries

Dom Morse was born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, and currently serves as the Vocational Trades (V-Trades) Coordinator for Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, a Christian Community Development organization in the Prospect Ave. area. After being recognized as the 2020 CBIC... Read More →

Ravi Respeto

President & CEO, United Way of Greater Charlottesville

Ravi Respeto joined United Way of Greater of Charlottesville in July 2018 as President and CEO. Her career in nonprofit leadership started as Campaign Manager for Charlottesville Waldorf School with a $3 million-dollar campaign to build an environmentally sustainable school. Her commitment... Read More →

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About Red Light Management: Founded in Charlottesville in 1991 by Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management has grown into the world’s largest independent music management company, representing globally recognized artists including Dave Matthews Band, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Chris... Read More →

United Way of Greater Charlottesville

University of Virginia

The University is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. The community and culture of the University... Read More →

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