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

Fannie Mae

Director

Erica Cummings

HGA

Director

Diaa Elbashir

EMA Architecture + Interiors

Director

Ned Goodwin

Cushman & Wakefield

Director

Ayanna Jones

Freddie Mac

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, CEO of Rebuilding Together DCA since 2003, came to the organization after spending many years volunteering for Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and other community-oriented organizations. Prior to joining Rebuilding Together, Dixon spent 15 years in the advertising industry. She currently sits on the Leadership Council of 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 DC Coalition for NonProfit Housing and Economic Development. Dixon has held leadership roles on the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, Executive Committee of Leadership Alexandria, and the Alexandria Housing Master Plan Committee. She now lives in DC with her Great Danes.

Haig Paul

Haig Paul, Construction Manager, has volunteered with our organization as a House Captain and Team Leader for several years. 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. 

Nancy Lobo

Nancy Lobo is a dedicated leader in early childhood education with nearly a decade of experience. As Founder & Owner of The Magic Art Bus, she brings creativity to communities in the DMV area through interactive art experiences on wheels. Currently serving as Program Assistant for Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria, Nancy previously held the role of Director of Operations for the Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC), providing high-quality bilingual preschool education to low-income children. Nancy is passionate about developing programs to bridge developmental gaps in underserved communities, believing in the power of education to break the cycle of poverty. A first-generation college graduate from El Salvador, Nancy holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and has earned a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University, along with a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity University.

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. 

Shalawn March

Shalawn March, Program Manager, graduated from Howard University in May 2020 with a degree in Political Science and a focus in legal communications. She has worked with the Fund for the Public Interest, interned with Zellibelous Law Firm, and served as the Federal Relations Intern with Habitat for Humanity. She lives in DC and loves going out to see the ever-changing creative scene. 

Val Pehrson

Val Pehrson, Program Manager, is a DC native who is passionate about and eager to help people in his hometown and the surrounding area. A graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, he worked in the garden center and rental team for Frager’s Hardware. In his free time, Val enjoys reading, biking, and learning new things!

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.