Treasurer

Susan has over 25 years of teaching & Special Education administration in public schools (including Rapphannock & Culpeper), along with having been a former adjunct professor at her alma mater, Virginia Tech. She is the current co-owner of Stonewall Abbey Wellness with 500+ hours in Yoga Teacher Training. Susan offers her business savvy and insightful experience with working with children with special needs, to the board.

Secretary

Victoria Shelton brings over three decades of experience in victim assistance and criminal justice to the board, along with a knack for helping nonprofits thrive. As the leader of a national training and technical assistance center, she’s spent the last 20 years guiding organizations through everything from trauma-informed program development to strategic planning—with a special focus on building resilience and capacity.

When she’s not championing evidence-based practices or supporting TMA’s mission, Victoria enjoys the quiet charm of Rappahannock County, where she’s lived since 2017 with her husband, four dogs, two cats, and a delightfully eccentric flock of geese, ducks, hens, and guinea fowl. Her farmyard crew keeps things lively—and her Zoom calls interesting!

Sarah Stiles joined the TMA board in December 2024. As a recently retired Georgetown University professor she brings over 30 years teaching and mentoring experience as well as expertise in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit development. A long-time meditator and former practitioner of Tae Kwon Do, Sarah has great respect for the power of Eastern wisdom and self discipline in achieving a fulfilling life. She is eager to work and play with the local community in lifting bodies, minds, and spirits.

Thomas Oliphant is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Washington columnist for The Boston Globe. Tom is now a full time resident of Sperryville. Tom brings fundraising experience, D.C. savvy, along with Brooklyn street smarts and a Harvard education to the board.