Meet Our Board Members
![A man wearing glasses and a black sweater sits on a chair, smiling with hands resting on his knees; the light-filled, modern interior underscores his commitment to building a better future.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chris-Smith--e1721910947621.webp)
W. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, JR.
Board Chairman![A man wearing glasses and a black sweater sits on a chair, smiling with hands resting on his knees; the light-filled, modern interior underscores his commitment to building a better future.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chris-Smith--e1721910947621.webp)
W. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, JR.
Board Chairman
Chairman and CEO, WC Smith
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BRUCE THORNE
Vice-Chair![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9483-Edit-scaled-e1721917358218.jpg)
BRUCE THORNE
Vice-Chair
![A bald man with a smile, wearing a dark blazer over a light blue shirt and black sweater, poses against a blurred background. His confident demeanor suggests he's adept at building bridges in both personal and professional spheres.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jeff-Capron-e1721912292842.webp)
JEFF CAPRON, JD & CPA
Treasurer![A bald man with a smile, wearing a dark blazer over a light blue shirt and black sweater, poses against a blurred background. His confident demeanor suggests he's adept at building bridges in both personal and professional spheres.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jeff-Capron-e1721912292842.webp)
JEFF CAPRON, JD & CPA
Treasurer
Legal Counsel, WC Smith
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KAY KENDALL
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9514-Edit-scaled.jpg)
KAY KENDALL
Board Member
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GLORIA WHITFIELD
Community Neighbor![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9529-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg)
GLORIA WHITFIELD
Community Neighbor
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DOREA MCMAHON
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9563-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg)
DOREA MCMAHON
Board Member
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VANIA M. SMITH, JD
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9485a-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg)
VANIA M. SMITH, JD
Board Member
![A person with short brown hair is smiling. They are wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a necklace made of stones and shells, symbolizing their passion for building bridges between cultures. The background is plain and gray.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9538-Edit-scaled.jpg)
ANNE ASHMORE-HUDSON, PhD
Board Member![A person with short brown hair is smiling. They are wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a necklace made of stones and shells, symbolizing their passion for building bridges between cultures. The background is plain and gray.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9538-Edit-scaled.jpg)
ANNE ASHMORE-HUDSON, PhD
Board Member
![A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a blue blazer and white top, is posed against a gray, diamond-patterned background, effortlessly building bridges with her approachable demeanor.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/madye.png)
DR. MADYE HENSON-MCCANNON
Board Member![A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a blue blazer and white top, is posed against a gray, diamond-patterned background, effortlessly building bridges with her approachable demeanor.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/madye.png)
DR. MADYE HENSON-MCCANNON
Board Member
Principal, Centric Impact
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KAREN THOMAS
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9520-Edit-scaled.jpg)
KAREN THOMAS
Board Member
Film Odyssey
![Three people posing for a photo at an indoor event; one man holds a drink, and all are smiling. This snapshot captures the joy of building bridges through shared moments and genuine connection.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/toni-e1721913874990.webp)
TONI BRODY
Board Member![Three people posing for a photo at an indoor event; one man holds a drink, and all are smiling. This snapshot captures the joy of building bridges through shared moments and genuine connection.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/toni-e1721913874990.webp)
TONI BRODY
Board Member
![A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a residential street and houses visible in the background. She is wearing a dark coat and a gray scarf, embodying the spirit of building bridges within her community.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rhona-e1721914078124.jpg)
RHONA WOLFE FRIEDMAN
Board Member![A woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a residential street and houses visible in the background. She is wearing a dark coat and a gray scarf, embodying the spirit of building bridges within her community.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rhona-e1721914078124.jpg)
RHONA WOLFE FRIEDMAN
Board Member
![A woman with short curly hair, wearing large hoop earrings, a patterned blazer, and a necklace, smiles at the camera. Her cheerful expression reflects her passion for building bridges between diverse communities.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/angela-h.webp)
ANGELA HACKLEY
Board Member![A woman with short curly hair, wearing large hoop earrings, a patterned blazer, and a necklace, smiles at the camera. Her cheerful expression reflects her passion for building bridges between diverse communities.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/angela-h.webp)
ANGELA HACKLEY
Board Member
Executive Director, Covenant House
![A man with short white hair, wearing a white shirt and dark blue blazer, smiles as he stands against a blurred indoor background, embodying the essence of building bridges.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Richard-England-2.webp)
RICHARD ENGLAND, JR.
Board Member![A man with short white hair, wearing a white shirt and dark blue blazer, smiles as he stands against a blurred indoor background, embodying the essence of building bridges.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Richard-England-2.webp)
RICHARD ENGLAND, JR.
Board Member
President, England Family Foundation &
Senior Wealth Advisor, Madison Wealth Management
![A woman with long curly hair smiles while standing outside in front of a tree and some greenery, effortlessly building bridges with her warmth. She wears a black coat and a scarf on this clear day, trees lining the background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brenda-e1721914726762.jpg)
BRENDA LEE RICHARDSON
Board Member![A woman with long curly hair smiles while standing outside in front of a tree and some greenery, effortlessly building bridges with her warmth. She wears a black coat and a scarf on this clear day, trees lining the background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brenda-e1721914726762.jpg)
BRENDA LEE RICHARDSON
Board Member
President, Chozen Consulting, LLC
![A man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue checkered shirt, smiling while standing in front of a blurred background, embodying the spirit of building bridges.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/josh.png)
JOSH EASTRIGHT
Board Member![A man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue checkered shirt, smiling while standing in front of a blurred background, embodying the spirit of building bridges.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/josh.png)
JOSH EASTRIGHT
Board Member
CEO, Bloomberg Industry Group
![A man in a light gray suit jacket and blue dress shirt smiles at the camera, building bridges with his warm gaze, set against a blue background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KYLE-S.jpg)
KYLE SAMUEL
Board Member![A man in a light gray suit jacket and blue dress shirt smiles at the camera, building bridges with his warm gaze, set against a blue background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KYLE-S.jpg)
KYLE SAMUEL
Board Member
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GLEN O’GILVIE
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9559a-Edit-copy-scaled.jpg)
GLEN O’GILVIE
Board Member
CEO, Center for Nonprofit Advancement
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DONALD W. HARPER, II
Board Member![](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/untitled-9487-Edit-scaled.jpg)
DONALD W. HARPER, II
Board Member
Program Manager, Peraton, Inc
![A man in a suit and tie is smiling, embodying the essence of building bridges, in front of a blurred urban background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rodney.jpg)
RODNEY ODDOYE
Board Member![A man in a suit and tie is smiling, embodying the essence of building bridges, in front of a blurred urban background.](https://buildingbridgesdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rodney.jpg)
RODNEY ODDOYE
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Pepco Holdings/Exelon