BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

The Stokes School Board of Trustees play an integral part in the Stokes mission, and is made up of a diverse group of parents, former students, and some of D.C.’s most dedicated leaders in education, government, business and the arts.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that the programs Stokes implements are consistent with the school’s mission. Throughout the year, the Board reviews educational programs, chartering authority policy, legislative activity, and daily life at Stokes, ensuring that our mission statement stays relevant and up-to-date.

The Board also works tirelessly to spread the word about Stokes, communicating the school’s mission and programs to the public. Board members also do a great deal of advocating to public officials, funders, and the chartering authority on behalf of Stokes School.

Board Members

Niya Avery

Alumna Delegate, Stokes Class of 2007

Student

Harvard University

Carlos Bonner

Vice President

Jair Lynch Estate Partners

Robert Disney

Parent Representative

National Campaign Director

Brady Center and Campaign to Prevent

Gun Violence

Tracey Friedlander

Senior Advisor to Ambassador Foley

Consultant to InterAmerican Development Bank

Khalil Gedin

Alumnus Delegate, Stokes Class of 2005

Student

Drexel University

Heather Harding--boardchair@ewstokes.org

Chair

Parent Representative

Director, Policy & Public Understanding 

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation

Hoyt King

Treasurer

Director of Quality

Parsons Corporation

Robyn Lingo

Secretary

Director

Mikva Challenge

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Erica McGrady

Senior Counsel

Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld LLP

Verleria King-Jones

Vice President, Portfolio Management and Underwriting

Capital One Financial 

Ami Richardson

Attorney at Law

Rodney Rice

Founder

Arête Educators

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Jenice View, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

George Mason University