A Diverse Group of Leaders
Each year the Lead Virginia class comprises a diverse group of more than 45 high-performing leaders from large and small businesses, economic development agencies, elected and appointed local and state government positions, education, and nonprofit organizations across Virginia. Participants may also be volunteers or retirees.
The commonality of all participants is a willingness to contribute their time and talents effectively to meet the rapidly changing needs and challenges facing Virginia. Lead Virginia aims to cultivate their interest and statewide knowledge and to build a strong network of people with a high level of civic concern and participation.
Ms. Sherre Atkins
Assistant Director for Visitor Engagement and Operations
The Robert Russa Moton Museum
Farmville
Mr. Tony Bartlett
VP of Business Operations
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Chesapeake
Ms. Rebecca Bennett
Vice President, Center Operations and Special Initiatives
The SkillSource Group, Inc.
Vienna
Dr. Frank Cirioni
Dean of Student Development
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Mr. Thomas Cross
Director of State and Local Government Affairs
The Port of Virginia
Norfolk
Mrs. Gizelle Curtis
Senior Economic Development Market Specialist
Dominion Energy
Richmond
Mr. Will Dickerson
Energy Advisor
Sun Run
Richmond
Dr. Mariane Doyle
Executive Director
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Charlottesville
Mr. Christopher Finley
AVP, Community Engagement
HCA Healthcare
Richmond
Ms. Danielle Gilbert
HR Director
ChildSavers
Richmond
Mr. Cullen Glass
Vice President, Supply Chain
Newport News Shipbuilding – HII
Newport News
Mr. Mic Harris
Principal Attorney
Michael A. Harris Law, PLLC
Hampton
Mr. Michael Henley
Vice President, Central Virginia
Hourigan Group
Richmond
Dr. Doug Hochstetler
Associate Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
Ms. Suzanne Holland
Senior Regional Outreach Specialist
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Richmond
Ms. Carolyn Howard
Senior Associate/Program Manager
Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
Danville
Ms. Barbara Hunter
Executive Director
National School Public Relations Association
Rockville, MD
Ms. Carly Katz
Senior Director of Federal Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Spencer Koger
Executive Director
Uptown Partnership
Martinsville
Ms. Emma Lugar Sellers
Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
Averett University
Danville
Ms. Alexis Majied
Chief Communications Officer
Hampton Roads Transit
Norfolk
Ms. Melissa Mannon
Associate Principal
Health Management Associates
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Mathew Marry
CEO
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Solutions
Glen Allen
Mr. Dave Mason
Vice President
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Richmond
Mr. Aaron Mathes
Senior Vice President
CGI
Richmond
Mr. Jim Miller
President/CEO TowneBank Mortgage
TowneBank
Norfolk
Mrs. Jennifer Montague
President and Chief Operating Officer
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Chester
Ms. Allison Moore
Director, Public Relations & Communications
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Danville
Ms. Anne Moore-Sparks
President & Chief Executive Officer
Danville Pitsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
Danville
Ms. Lisa Morgan
Market President and Wealth Relationship Director
Atlantic Union Bank
Norfolk
Ms. Shannon Murphy
Chief of Staff
Sentara Health
Virginia Beach
Mr. Grant Neely
Managing Partner
S.I.R.
Richmond
Ms. Angela Oakes
VP of Strategy
Greater Richmond Partnership
Richmond
Ms. Emily Pelliccia
Deputy Chief of Community Risk & Resilience
Albemarle County Fire Rescue
Charlottesville
Ms. Shannon Pierce
Vice President, Strategy & Chief Administrative Officer
Virginia Natural Gas
Virginia Beach
Dr. Tricia Reagan
Founder & CEO
Syncroz Language Solutions
Ashland
Mr. Scott Reamy
Manager of Electric Distribution Design
Dominion Energy
Herndon
Dr. Angela Reddix
CEO, Chair, Founder
ARDX & The Mustard Seed Place
Norfolk
Mr. John Richardson-Lauve
Senior Director of Community Outreach and Trauma-Informed Care
St. Joseph’s Villa
Richmond
Mr. Hassan Riggs
Chief Executive Officer
Smart Alto
Ashburn
Mr. Dan Roberts
Vice President of Research and Strategy
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Richmond
Ms. Laila Salguero
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Peraton
Alexandria
Ms. Diana Schwartz
Chief Executive Officer
River District Association
Danville
Ms. Candace Vanderwater
EVP/COO
Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas
Alexandria
Mr. Dan Welsch
Director
Accenture
Arlington
Ms. Brenda Woodcock
President, Southside Medical Center and Southern Virginia Medical Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Petersburg