2025/26 Board of Directors

  • Molly HaynesPresident — Charlottesville, VA

  • Kathryn WestVice President — Richmond & Hot Springs, VA

  • Sue HirshTreasurer — Hot Springs, VA

  • Norvell WhitakerSecretary — Richmond, VA

  • Leigh Johnson — Charlottesville, VA

  • Kit Burnett — Millboro, VA

  • Rachel Camacho — Hot Springs, VA

  • Linda Cauley — Millboro, VA

  • Jil Harris — Warm Springs, VA

  • Allyson LeMay — Hot Springs, VA

  • Terrell McDermid — Warm Springs, VA

  • Cathy McGehee — Richmond & Warm Springs, VA

  • Crit Richardson — Crozier, VA

  • Betsy Regnell — Alexandria, VA

  • Libby Robertson — Richmond, VA

  • Willie Smith — Hot Springs, VA

  • Margaret Valentine — Richmond, VA

  • Rachel Withrow — Hot Springs, VA


Executive Director of the BEAR:

  • Sage Tanguay — Hot Springs, VA


Marketing and Operations Manager

  • Pilar O’Valle – Lexington, VA