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, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Co-Presidents
Julie Hohl (2025-27)
Jane Riddle (2025-27)
President-Elect
Helen Miller (2026-27)
Treasurer
Christine Peterson (2025-27)
Secretary
Margaret Hackbarth (2026-28)
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
Karen Magley (2025-27)
Hillary Sparrell (2025-27)
VP, University Relations
Yvonne Chen (2026-28)
Assistant Treasurer
Trish O'Malley (2025-27)
Heartline
Beth Parker
Members at Large
Michelle Bailey
Yvonne Chen
Miriam Erickson
Karen Magley
Amy Mykityshyn