A group of diverse community leaders who work with local staff to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
Taylor Brandreth, Board Chair
Manager
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Member since 2021
Justin Plank, Vice Chair
Senior Manager
ICF Incorporated, LLC
Member since 2022
Casey Craig, Friendship Walk Chair
SVP-Technology
Total Wine
Member since 2021
Jennifer Resick Williams, Homecoming Chair
Principal
Know Public Relations
Member since 2021
Elizabeth Bruns
Vice President, Business Affairs
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Member since 2018
Brandon Elledge
Partner
Holland & Knight, LLP
Member since 2022
Brita Hodges
Student
The University of Virginia
Member since 2024
Kevin Laudano
Global Managing Director
Accenture Federal Services
Member since 2013
Boz Malik
Senior Vice President
Global Construction Adhesives Business, H.B. Fuller
Member since 2023
William McClennan
Business Development Data Acquisitions Group Analyst
All Native Group
Member since 2017
Elizabeth (Lisa) Rice
Associate Professor, Special Education and Disability Studies
The George Washington University
Member since 2024
Zachary Slade
Consultant
Accenture Federal Services
Member since 2024
Kristen Stone
Best Buddies Participant. Administrator
SPARC at Booz Allen Hamilton
Member since 2023
Allyson Waldrep
Director
Tiffany & Co.
Member since 2024
Emeritus Board Members
Tommy McFly, Chairman
Media Personality
Real.Fun.DC / NBC News
Member 2013-2023
Shannen Coffin
Partner
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Member 2017-2023
Richmond Advisory Board Members
Sofia McDaniel, J.D., Friendship Walk Chair
Director of Innovation Models and Policy
Virginia Department of Education
Member since 2025
Paul Marretti
Athlete, Global Messager
Special Olympics, Virginia
Member since 2025
Pete Peterson
Filmmaker
Self-employed
Member since 2025
If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Board, and would like more information, please reach out to virginia-dc@bestbuddies.org.
