Meet The Board

President
Peggy Richardson
The chief executive officer that presides at all Board and general membership meetings of the Alliance.

Vice President/Benefit
Erin Tripodi
The VP serves as chair of the annual fundraising benefit and, in the absence of or disability of the President, performs all duties of the President.

Vice President/Benefit
Nicki Ferramosca
The VP serves as chair of the annual fundraising benefit and, in the absence of or disability of the President, performs all duties of the President.

Secretary
Val Smolinski
The Secretary records attendance at Board meetings and takes minutes at all meetings. She is the custodian of the AWCA corporate records.
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Secretary
Katie Reed
The Secretary records attendance at Board meetings and takes minutes at all meetings. She is the custodian of the AWCA corporate records.
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Treasurer
Emily Kiggen
The Treasurer keeps records of all funds, and disburses such funds on the order of the President. She makes an annual report and is responsible for filing tax returns and other required submissions.
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Membership
Carrie Branon
The Membership Chair maintains the list of prospective members, and invites new members to join. She takes attendance at general membership meetings and publishes the yearly directory. She also collects annual dues in coordination with the Treasurer.

Membership
Erin Langley
The Membership Chair maintains the list of prospective members, and invites new members to join. She takes attendance at general membership meetings and publishes the yearly directory. She also collects annual dues in coordination with the Treasurer.

Programs / Parliamentarian
Angie Wilcox
The Program Chair plans and schedules regular educational, informational, cultural, and social activities for the benefit of the members.
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Programs
Amelia Gay
The Program Chair plans and schedules regular educational, informational, cultural, and social activities for the benefit of the members.
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Community Support
Jen Irvin
The Community Support Chair sets up a committee each year to evaluate Arlington community needs and makes recommendations to the Board and to the general membership 5 on how Alliance funds should be disbursed.

Community Support
Sarah Trimmer
The Community Support Chair sets up a committee each year to evaluate Arlington community needs and makes recommendations to the Board and to the general membership 5 on how Alliance funds should be disbursed.

Volunteer Services
Ariel Blessed
The Volunteer Services Chair identifies volunteer opportunities in the Arlington community. She communicates community needs to Alliance members and coordinates all volunteer activities of the Alliance.

Volunteer Services
Ellen Sher
The Volunteer Services Chair identifies volunteer opportunities in the Arlington community. She communicates community needs to Alliance members and coordinates all volunteer activities of the Alliance.

Volunteer Services
Pat Silverman
The Volunteer Services Chair identifies volunteer opportunities in the Arlington community. She communicates community needs to Alliance members and coordinates all volunteer activities of the Alliance.

Newsletter
Maureen Caughran
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E-Blasts
Janis Wear
The Communications Chair sends emails to the membership at the request of Board members to inform them about Alliance events, programs, and other Alliance news.

E-Blasts
Mary Panke
The Communications Chair sends emails to the membership at the request of Board members to inform them about Alliance events, programs, and other Alliance news.

Hospitality
Tammy Holleman
The Hospital chair plans the AWCA general membership meetings. She arranges for hostesses and refreshments for these meetings, which are held in members’ homes, and sends meeting notices to members.

Hospitality
Basma Paget
The Hospital chair plans the AWCA general membership meetings. She arranges for hostesses and refreshments for these meetings, which are held in members’ homes, and sends meeting notices to members.

Hospitality
Kathleen McKenna
The Hospital chair plans the AWCA general membership meetings. She arranges for hostesses and refreshments for these meetings, which are held in members’ homes, and sends meeting notices to members.

Website
Stephanie Carpenter
The Website Chair maintains the Alliance website. She updates the site at the beginning of each year and as needed throughout the year to provide necessary information and facilitate online payments.

Parliamentarian
Angie Wilcox
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