Staff

Melanie Benjamin
Philanthropy Director
Melanie guides our philanthropy program, working to ensure we have the resources necessary to provide healthy aging programs to our community both today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of successful philanthropy leadership at organizations that include SMU, UVA, and The Center for Open Science, and is part of The Center's leadership team.

Danielle Bricker
Marketing Manager
Danielle develops, implements, and executes strategic marketing initiatives to expand awareness of Center resources and the benefits of healthy aging.

Stephanie Brown
Weekend Welcome Desk Associate
Stephanie welcomes people to The Center every Saturday, providing support for members and guests.

Jennifer Crews
Program Director
As head of our program team, Jennifer ensures programs and operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with our mission and values. She is part of the leadership team responsible for organization-wide decision making and strategic planning.

Kristine Critzer
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Kristine provides office and bookkeeping support to ensure The Center adheres to best practices for nonprofit business operations and reporting.

Susan Gallander
Program Coordinator
As a member of our programming team, Susan helps develop and oversee a wide array of offerings across mulitiple dimensions of wellness.

Lynn Divers
Philanthropy Assistant Director
Lynn helps individuals and corporations match their philanthropic goals with Center needs. She also works with volunteers to manage special events that advance our mission.

Linda Hahn
Travel Coordinator
Linda has been with the Center since 1999. A licensed travel agent, she oversees The Center's travel program as well as individual travel for members and guests.

Anna Grey Hogan
Philanthropy Manager
Anna Grey handles many of The Center's fundraising efforts, processing and reporting gifts and stewarding our generous community of supporters.

Liz Howard
Program Coordinator
Liz is part of the programming team that develops and coordinates the many programs available to Center and community members.

Bobbi Hughes
Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
Along with overseeing volunteer programs at The Center, Bobbi works with other nonprofits to provide volunteer resources, matching individuals with positions that suit their interests, skills, and talents.

Alexandra Littlehales
Graphics and Social Media Coordinator
Through design and production of print and digital communications Alexandra brings The Center’s brand to life to inform and engage a broad range of audiences.

Gale Jackson
Welcome Desk Associate
Gale welcomes people to evenings at The Center, providing support for members and guests.

Izzy Menchero
Member & Visitor Services Director
As a resource and advocate for members and guests, Izzy fosters positive and responsive relationships to enhance engagement with and access to The Center's healthy aging programs.

Virginia Peale
Strategy & Communications Director
Virginia works to promote awareness of the organization and supports philanthropy, membership, and programs with print and digital communications from advertising to annual reports. She is also part of the leadership team that collaborates on special projects and strategic planning development.

Dawn Ross
Rental Coordinator
Looking for a party, wedding, performance, or meeting venue? Dawn can help you choose from among the great options available at The Center at Belvedere!

Trevor Saunders
Facilities Manager
As our Facilities Manager, Trevor oversees the maintenance of the building, its systems, and its grounds, ensuring that things look good and run smoothly.

Kim Shipley
Finance Director
Kim oversees the financial operations necessary for The Center's successful operation. Along with budgeting, analysis, and reporting, she monitors financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant statutes and regulations.

Peter Thompson
Executive Director
Peter joined The Center as executive director in 1999. He works in conjunction with the Board of Directors to maintain the integrity of the organization's mission and plans and represents The Center on community organization boards, committees, and task forces.

LaQuanda Vest
Interim Member & Visitor Services Director
As a resource and advocate for members and guests, Izzy fosters positive and responsive relationships to enhance engagement with and access to The Center's healthy aging programs.

Alex Waltrip
Fitness Coordinator
Alex plans and teaches fitness classes where individuals can work at their own pace to reach their health and fitness goals.

Olivia Watts
Program Coordinator
As a program coordinator, Olivia helps our programming team develop and oversee a wide array of offerings for The Center community.
Board of Directors FY24
Officers

Christine Thalwitz
President
Director of Communications, Madison House; Adjunct Faculty, PVCC

Jennifer King
Vice President
CEO and CCO, Chase Investment Counsel Corporation

Larry Martin*
Treasurer
Consultant, Hantzmon Wiebel LLC

Mary Wilson*
Secretary
District Manager for Child Support, Commonwealth of VA (ret.)
Directors

Beverly Adams*
Associate Professor, Emeritus, Psychology Department, University of Virginia

Dan Brody
President, Health Data Services, Inc.

Mark Brown
CFO, Whirlpool Coporation (ret.)

Patti Cary
Partner in Advisory Risk Management, KPMG (ret.)

Katie Caverly*
Owner, IKOR of Charlottesville

Julie Christopher
Board Member of Piedmont CASA

Sean Greer
CEO, Trove Home Care

Joyce Turner Lewis*
Guidance Counselor, Albemarle County Public Schools (ret.)

Deidra Massie
Vice President Marketing, Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge

Peggy Slez*
Attorney (ret.)

Shareef Tahboub
President of Park Street Senior Living, and Development Director of Assisted Living/Memory Care/Independent Living Communities

Cecil D. Thompson, Jr.
Major, U.S. Army (ret.); Charlottesville City Schools, Coordinator of Support Services (ret.)

Gregory Winston
Principal & Founder, Winston & Associates
* Center member
Board of Directors meetings are generally held the fourth Monday of every odd month from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.