Doorways Welcomes New Board Members

Doorways, a nonprofit serving survivors in the Arlington, VA community, is proud to welcome four new members to the agency’s board of directors:

Ilona Birenbaum, Principal, The Wynhurst Group, LLC, is a leadership and organizational consultant/leadership coach with over 30 years of experience and a diverse organizational development background.

Christy Cole, CAP, Director of Philanthropy, Arlington Community Foundation, is a trusted partner for donors, professional advisors, and nonprofits, with over 25 years of experience in gift planning and nonprofit fundraising and leadership.

Megan Doern, Public Relations Team Lead, Consulting, Deloitte, is an expert in communications, media relations, and public affairs, with over 20 years of experience.

Chris Mullings, Senior Vice President, John Marshall Bank, is a commercial lending leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving the Arlington region.

Doorways is a dually accredited provider of community-based services, emergency shelter, and supportive housing for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Doorways’ board of directors is responsible for oversight of the organization, its operations, and its property.

“We are elated to welcome such a talented and engaged group of new board members who will support and amplify Doorways’ mission,” said Diana Ortiz, LPC, M.Ed., Doorways’ President and CEO. “Our board of directors supports our team in responding to our community’s growing and changing needs swiftly and effectively, ensuring that all survivors can get the support they need from Doorways.”

The newest members of Doorways’ board join the following slate of accomplished directors:

  • Board President Michelle Sagatov, Founder The Gold Group; Licensed Realtor, Washington Fine Properties
  • Board Vice President Melissa MacGregor, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, SIFMA
  • Board Treasurer Jhoanne Nunes, Principal, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
  • Board Secretary Christine Leonhardt-Kimm, Director, Human Resources, Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
  • Past President Nina Tallon, Lawyer
  • Katrina Jones, Vice President, Housing Equity Strategy and Impact, Fannie Mae
  • Jade Kim Trusso, Founder and CEO, Nothing in Between Studio
  • Lauren Harnishfeger, Strategic Fundraising and Nonprofit Leader
  • Melanie Nathanson, Partner, Nathanson+ Hauck
  • Casey Nolan, Senior Managing Director, Development and Finance, CRC Companies
  • Tanvi Sinha, CPA, Audit Manager, Matthews, Carter and Boyce, P.C.
  • Todd Williams, Founder, IT’s a Grind Advisory

To learn more about Doorways’ board of directors, visit www.doorwaysva.org/board-of-directors.

To make a gift in honor of a board member in support of our mission, visit www.doorwaysva.org/donate and put their name in the comment section of the donation form. Thank you for giving safe harbor, healing, and hope!

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