PCACAC Leadership & Committees

Committee Leaders Needed!

PCACAC is seeking new board members to lead some of its committees! Opportunities are available for the roles listed below. PCACAC members are invited to express their interest by completing this form by April 29, 2026.

Please review the role expectations, term, and time commitment before submitting your form. Links to the Specific Chair Responsibilities are below. Links to the general Chair and Vice Chair responsibilities are in the Standing Committees section below.

If selected, you will be asked to attend our full board meeting on June 10, 2026. Please save the date.

Thank you for your dedication to PCACAC and your commitment to the work we do. We look forward to learning of your interest and the opportunity to work with new leaders across the region!

With gratitude,

Rachel Cleaver
PCACAC President

Summer Institute Chair

Admission Practices Committee Vice Chair
Government Relations Committee Vice Chair
Summer Institute Vice Chair

PCACAC Office

Executive Assistant: Lynn Lyon-Vaiden

STANDING COMMITTEES

General Responsibilities: Standing Committee Chairs

General Responsibilities: Standing Committee Vice Chairs

Advancement: Chair: Kelly Valette, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD) 
Vice Chair: Stephan Breit, Gonzaga College High School (DC)

Admission Practices: Chair: Kathleen Voss, Georgia Institute of Technology (VA)
Vice Chair: Amy Moffatt, Towson University (MD)

Bylaws and Governance: Scott Anderson, Common App (VA)

College Fair: Chair: Chris Gothard, James Madison University (VA)
Vice Chair: Hannah Wolff, Georgetown Preparatory School (MD)

Communications: Chair: Janssen Keiger, George Mason University (VA) 
Vice Chair: Jordan Vaughn, George Washington University (DC)

Conference Planning: Chair: Julia Hixson, Woodberry Forest School (VA) 
Vice Chair: Abby Sines, Frederick Community College (MD) 

Current Trends & Future Issues: Chair: Hamzat Saba, Thurgood Marshall Academy
Vice Chair: Khala Granville Williamson, CollegeBound Foundation

Finance: Chair: Mary Hunter Hardison, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (VA)

Government Relations: Chair: Kevin Medina, Georgetown Preparatory School (MD)
Vice Chair: Jack Fulco, George Mason University (VA)

Inclusion, Access and Success: Chair: Adam Ortiz, Collegiate School (VA)
Vice Chair: Candace Leake, University of Rochester (NY)

Membership: Chairs: Wendy Ayala, Collegiate Directions, Inc. (MD)
Vice Chair: Brianna Braswell, Lafayette (PA) 

Nominating: Chair: Melisa Hypolite, CollegeBound Foundation (MD)

Past Presidents: Chair: Anthony Ambrogi, St. Catherine's School (VA)

Professional Development: Chair: Joel Siepierski, Sidwell Friends School (DC)
Vice Chair: Sarah Prince, Prince George's Community College

Special Interest Groups (SIGs): Chair:  Shawn Ficadenti, James Madison University (VA)
Vice-Chair: Melissa Ward, St. Mary's High School (MD)

Summer Institute: Co-Chairs: Eli Clarke, Commonwealth Academy (VA) and Jennifer Williams, Jemicy School (MD)

SUBCOMMITTEES 

Scholarship Coordinator: Tracy Brower, (VA)

Inclusion, Access & Success

• Joining Hands for College:  Charlain Bailey, (MD)
• Student Support Grant:  Elizabeth Cavallari, Hampton Roads Academy (VA)

Past Presidents

• Ad Hoc Historian: Vacant
  

Professional Development

• Ann Powell Mentor Program: Sarah DiNardo, Coordinator, Allegheny College (PA)