Advisory Council

ATC’s Advisory Council members assist with fundraising, operational issues, or specific projects, as needed. ATC is honored to have the help and support of these distinguished members of the community.

Dick Christenson

Former Foreign Service Officer with 35 years of service; former Vice Chair of the ATC Board of Directors and current ATC tutor.

Brooksie Koopman

Brooksie served two terms on ATC’s Board of Directors, including several years as an officer.  A former consultant for federal government clients in data quality analysis, she has had a long career of community engagement and leadership in Alexandria.

Bobbi-Jo Pankaj

Risk Management professional.

Steve Shaw

Steve is the Executive Vice President of Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital. A life-long Alexandrian, he has served on numerous boards in support of education and been active in fundraising efforts benefiting local institutions such as Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Frank Stiff

President of Cheval Capital and former Board Chair of ATC and i2Coalition.

Ajashu Thomas

Ajashu is a Public Affairs Director at SKDK. She also sits on the Board of Director for Alexandria Transit Company (DASH).