Valerie Burke
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Meet the Leaders of Goodwin Living Foundation
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.
Through the power of philanthropy, we seek and celebrate generosity to carry out the mission of Goodwin Living
Meet the Foundation Team
Mary Kate Roberts
Director of Development, Goodwin House Alexandria
James Woodward
Director of Development, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
Rachel Parrent
Director of Foundation Operations
Noel Durman
Director of Hospice Giving
Mamie Bialecki
Administrative Assistant
Meet the Foundation Board of Directors
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.
Officers
Joan Renner, CPA, CGMA
Chair
Senior Consultant
Renner and Company, CPA
Anthony J. Tambasco
Vice Chair
Professor Emeritus of Theology
Georgetown University
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads resident since 2010
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
Directors
Laura Bailey
Former Senior Vice President of Community Finance
Capital One
Laurie J. Blackburn, CFP®
Managing Director, Investments
RiverFront Wealth Advisors
Irma Canan
Former Director
Overseas Programs
Oregon State System of Higher Education
Goodwin House Alexandria resident since 2021
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
Bob Eiffert
Former Long Term Care Manager
Fairfax County Health Department
Karin M. Finkelston
Former Vice President
IFC/MIGA/World Bank Group
Lory Manning
Former Captain
US Navy
Goodwin House Alexandria resident since 2022
Judith Miller
Former International Aviation Regulatory Executive and Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads resident since 2015
Anne Peret
Former Programming Supervisor
Senior Centers & 55+ Programs
Arlington County
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
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.
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