Valerie Burke
Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Goodwin Living Foundation team works with our Board of Directors to further our mission of uplifting, honoring and supporting older adults and those who care for them.
Through the power of philanthropy, we seek and celebrate generosity to carry out the mission of Goodwin Living, to provide financial security to residents, to enable staff to thrive in their careers, and to support innovation, thus enhancing the lives of older adults and those who care for them.
Valerie Burke
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Mary Kate Roberts
Director of Development, Goodwin House Alexandria
James Woodward
Director of Development, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
Jasmine Pletzer
Director of Hospice Giving
Rachel Parrent
Director of Foundation Operations
Mamie Bialecki
Administrative Assistant
The Goodwin Living Foundation Board of Directors is made up of community leaders and citizens who are passionate about our work. Board members contribute more than 1,500 hours of their time on behalf of Goodwin Living. In addition, every member of the Foundation Board of Directors and Goodwin Living Board of Trustees makes financial contributions to the Foundation.
We look forward to working with you as we continue our mission of ensuring the Goodwin Living community is a vibrant place to work and live.
Joan Renner, CPA, CGMA Chair
Senior Consultant Renner and Company, CPA
Bob Eiffert Vice Chair
Former Long Term Care Manager Fairfax County Health Department
Kimberly A. Fiske, ESQ. Secretary
Estate Planning Attorney and Partner Fiske Law Group, PLLC
John H. Komoroske Treasurer
Former Vice President of Member Relations Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Laura Bailey
Former Senior Vice President of Community Finance Capital One
Laurie J. Blackburn, CFP®
Managing Director, Investments RiverFront Wealth Advisors
David L. Crabb, JD
Former Senior Philanthropic Advisor The University of Chicago The View Alexandria resident since 2023
Sara DeCarlo
Former Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Development Nortel Government Systems
Judith Miller
Former International Aviation Regulatory Executive and Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads resident since 2015
Frederick F.Y. (Fred) Pang
Former Owner and CEO ViStar Corporation Goodwin House Alexandria resident since 2020
Gant Redmon
Senior Partner Redmon, Peyton & Braswell LLP
Tricia Rodgers, MA, MSW
Former Program Officer Northern Virginia Health Foundation
Steven Smith
Managing Director and Regional Co-Head CIBC Private Wealth Management
Anne D. Stewart
Former Intern Coordinator Maxwell School of Public Affairs, Syracuse University Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads resident since 2010
Anthony J. Tambasco
Professor Emeritus of Theology Georgetown University Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads resident since 2010
Jim Thessin
Former U.S. Ambassador and Principal Deputy Legal Advisor U.S. Department of State
Alton S. Wallace, PhD
Senior Scientist Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)
Giving to the Goodwin Living Foundation means you join a circle of generosity. When you support residents, you support our entire team, and when you support our team and residents, you support our vision to redefine aging. We can’t do this without you. Learn more about how you can support the efforts of the Goodwin Living Foundation or become a supporter by making a donation today. All gifts are fully tax-deductible under IRS regulations and may provide additional tax advantages for the donor. Goodwin Living Tax ID number (EIN) is 54-1549749.