Board of Directors

Our Board of Trustees brings together accomplished community leaders, dedicated parents, and experienced professionals who provide strategic guidance and unwavering support for DC Scholars. We are deeply grateful for their expertise, commitment, and tireless advocacy for our students and families.

Meet Our 2025-2026 Board Members

Bridget Cherry

Founder & CEO, Cherry Strategies, LLC 

Jacquelyn Lendsey – Board Chair

Nonprofit Interim CEO/Executive Director Consultant, Lendsey & Associates 

Jamie Ferrel - Academics Committee Chair

Independent Education Consultant, Jamie Ferrel Consulting

 

Kayla Waysome

Senior Program Manager for Membership Engagement, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)

 

Keith W. Harris - Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair

Senior Director, Head of Portfolio Management at Ally Corporate Finance

 

Lourdes D. Laguna

Vice President for Talent and Partnerships, Education Pioneers

 

Raleigh Sims - Secretary & Governance Committee Chair 

Project and Client Relations Manager, Logically

 

Stanley Schwartz

CPA, Self-Employed Consultant, Kalorama Financial Services

 

Stephanie Spangler

Associate Partner, Bellwether

 

Tikia Thompson – Parent Representative

Housing Manager Assistant; Sales Associate; Parent Representative of DC Scholars PCS

 

Woodrow Scott

Director of Strategic Growth and Public Affairs, The Seed Foundation

Board Governance & Transparency

Our Commitment to Open Governance

The DC Scholars Board of Trustees operates with transparency and accountability, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to information about our school's governance and decision-making processes.

Board Meeting Schedule

Regular Meeting Schedule:
Second or third Wednesday of each month at 5:15 PM

Meeting Format:
Most meetings are conducted virtually for accessibility, with select in-person meetings throughout the year as announced on our website and at school.

Important Notes: 

  • Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed 

  • Meeting dates are subject to change 

  • Current information is always available on our school website

  • We maintain compliance with all bylaws requirements for meeting frequency

Board Meeting Resources

2024-2025 Board Meeting Files

2023-2024 Board Meeting Files 

2022-2023 Board Meeting Files 

2021-2022 Board Meeting Files

2020-2021 Board Meeting Files

Connect With Our Board

Questions about Board Operations?
Contact: Emily Stone
Email: estone@dcscholars.org