Chris Foster

Chris is a current trustee. He chairs the risk management committee and also serves on the campaign and finance committees. Chris and his wife, Jan, are the parents of Nicholas, 3rd. Chris is a vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton in the civil commercial group, focused on communication analytics, reputation and corporate strategy. He has worked in a variety of environments ranging from global public relations agencies and trade associations to national political campaigns and management consulting firms. He is a public speaker and author, and has spent time as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer. Chris holds a BA from the University of Virginia and a MS from Johns Hopkins University. He currently sits on the boards of National Inroads, Inc. and the International Association for Measurement in Communications.

Sheila Gardner

Sheila is a current trustee. Sheila, mother of Ricky '10, Gabrielle '12, and Christian '14, has been a member of the Burgundy community since 2001. Inspired by Burgundy's history of parent involvement, she has given her time in countless volunteer roles, including Board committees and serving as BPA President (2007-2008). Sheila is co-founder and managing partner of Gardener Parenting Consultants, LLC, (GPC). In that role, she designs comprehensive curricula for parenting workshops for local and national organizations including Alexandria City Public Schools. Passionate about educating parents, Sheila co-founded Mocha Moms of Alexandria in 2001. This spring, Sheila will launch her family law firm whose mission is to use cooperative strategies that put the needs of children first. Sheila received her undergraduate degree from Howard University, and her law degree from Texas Southern University.

Susan Hepler

Susan is the mother of Andrew Fertig '02 and Emily Fertig, both of whom worked at Cooper's Cove. While a Burgundy parent, she was a classroom volunteer, library volunteer, room parent, and also provided support for book fairs, the Fall Fair, the Burgundy Auction, and drama and music events. She has volunteered at the Cove for 12 years. She is currently retired and volunteering with public schools. Her career as a children's literature consultant let her work with children, teachers, and books. She is also one of the authors of Children's Literature in the Elementary School. She holds an MA and PhD from Ohio State University.

Pam Hunt

Pam is a current trustee and serves on the committee on trustees. She is the mother of Owen, 6th, Lily, 7th, and Mae '13. In more than 10 years as a member of the Burgundy community, she has enjoyed being a room parent, a library volunteer, co-chairing the Kid's Closet at the Fall Fair, working as the parent liaison to the admissions office to help organize school tours and train tour guides, serving on the Strategic Planning Task Force and helping with after school clubs. Pam graduated from the State University of New York at Albany and Boston University School of Law. After a clerkship on the US Court of Appeals, she worked in the health care group of a Washington DC law firm. She volunteers time with the Food Allergy Task Force for Children's National Medical Center and enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Dan Logan

Dan is a current trustee. He serves on the campaign committee and is a member of the design advisory group. An alumni parent (Liz '97 and Andrew '02) and active supporter of Burgundy for more than 25 years, Dan and his wife, Gloria, co-chaired the Capital Campaign that raised a million dollars to fund the Middle School and Gym. He is a foundation executive, a writer, and a radio activist. Dan works on funding for arts projects and for the Center for Investigative Reporting with the Reva and David Logan Foundation. He has written speeches on Capitol Hill, freelanced articles for newspapers, and published poetry. Dan chaired WPFW Radio's Programming Committee for several years, and now serves on the board of Duke University's Center for Documentary Studies.

Catriona Macdonald McCormack

Catriona is the mother of Caelan, 4th. She has volunteered as a co-op parent, organized and chaperoned field trips and organized and hosted back-to-school events. Currently, she is part of the campaign advisory committee and upcoming campaign finance subcommittee. Catriona serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia and she is an elder of the Falls Church Presbyterian Church, shepherding the church through a period of transition. Previously she was the treasurer and president of the board of a Head Start program for homeless children in Washington, DC.

Charlie Rawls