Board & Staff

Board of Directors

Chairperson

Denise Noel

Low Income Investment Fund

Vice Chairperson

Mike Dawson

Retired

Treasurer

Michelle Corder

Ernst and Young

Director

Philip Anderson

Retired

Director

William J. Barrow

Mayer Brown LLP

Director

Keely O’Callaghan Bermudez

T. Rowe Price

Director

Erica Cummings

HGA

Director

Diaa Elbashir

EMA Architecture + Interiors

Director

Ned Goodwin

Cushman & Wakefield

Director

Bruno Grinwis

EMA Architecture + Interiors

Director

Ayanna Jones 

Director

Kimberly Koch 

Lockheed Martin

Director

Beverly Lancaster

Remington AA

Director

Christopher Landis

Landis Architects/Builders

Director

Jasmine Leonard

Carefirst

Director

David Spett

U.S. Department of State

Director

Joanna Verdi

JLL

Staff

Katharine Dixon

Katharine Dixon has served as the CEO of Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria since 2003, bringing with her a deep commitment to community service rooted in years of hands-on volunteer work with Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and other local organizations. Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, she spent 15 years in the advertising industry, developing a strong foundation in strategic communications and leadership.

Ms. Dixon currently co-chairs the DC Coalition’s Housing Committee and serves on the Leadership Council of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, the Dominion Energy EnergyShare Advisory Board, and the DC Healthy Housing Collaborative. She is also an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League.

Her past leadership includes board and advisory roles with the US Vets Advisory Council, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, the Executive Committee of Leadership Alexandria, and the Alexandria Housing Master Plan Committee.

Katharine now resides in Washington, DC, where she enjoys rehabbing her 1932-built home and her Great Danes.

Chris Moore

Christopher C. Moore, Director of Programs, began his career in project management over 15 years ago. This experience, collaborating with clients and various DC government agencies, has prepared him for his role with Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria. A native of Pasadena, California, he graduated from Howard University with a degree in Architecture and Planning. Chris enjoys quality time with family, friends and good food. 

Haig Paul

Haig Paul, Construction Manager, volunteered with our organization as a House Captain and Team Leader before joining our staff 10 years ago.  Haig’s extensive construction and remodeling knowledge, customer service experience, and project management skills are put to daily use for our clients and projects. Haig is a native of Northern Virginia and lives in Springfield with his wife and two children. 

Ann Nguyen

Ann Nguyen, Office Manager, is the glue that holds everything together. She assists in the day to day management of the office and works directly with the President & CEO. Ann has lived in Alexandria for over 50 years. She enjoys volunteering with the elderly, walking her dog, and traveling with her husband of 38 years. 

Shalawn March

Shalawn March, Programs Manager, is a proud Howard University graduate with a degree in Political Science. Experience as an AmeriCorps member and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist has equipped her to successfully manage programs like DACL’s Safe at Home and HUD’s Older Adults Program. Shalawn is passionate about giving back to the DC community through both her professional work and volunteer efforts. In her free time, she enjoys tending to her community garden and exploring the city’s vibrant, ever-changing arts scene.

Val Pehrson

Val is a Program Manager for HUD’s Healthy Homes Production grant and also manages flood resiliency retrofits through DOEE’s Flood Smart Homes Program. A lifelong Washingtonian, Val started with Rebuilding Together DCA as an AmeriCorps member and has been on staff for the three years since then. His favorite parts of his job are working with volunteers, improving people’s living situations, and getting creative to maximize impact to his clients’ homes. 

Candy Cook Vance

Candy Cook Vance, Grant Administrator, was previously a Store Director of 32 years at Safeway. She is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and enjoys shopping, movies, travelling, relaxing near water, and spending time with her family and friends.