SCA Board of Directors

D. Lena Hickman-Miott (Potomac Falls, Va.) – Chair
2nd Term I April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
D. Lena Hickman-Miott is the CIO/COO of Miottech, LLC, a retired Cisco executive, and serves as Chair of the SCA Board of Directors. She has extensive experience in technology, business strategy, and governance. Her leadership helps drive innovation and operational excellence.

Karen Wawrzaszek (Vienna, Va.) – Vice Chair
1st Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Karen Wawrzaszek is the Regional Director for Foundation & Institutional Advisory at Northern Trust Wealth Management and serves as the SCA’s Secretary. She has extensive experience in financial and investment strategy and nonprofit governance. Her work ensures long-term financial sustainability for mission-driven organizations.

Steve Howell (Arlington, Va.) – Treasurer
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Steve Howell is the COO and CFO of Best Friends Animal Society and serves as the SCA’s Treasurer. Previously, he served as the CFAO for The Nature Conservancy. He has a strong background in financial management and nonprofit operations. His work ensures fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.

Natalie Mebane (Washington, D.C.) – Secretary
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Natalie Mebane is the Chief Executive Officer of Pelea Movement and the Director of Campaigns and Advocacy for Generation Green. She is an environmental policy advocate focused on youth engagement, sustainability and policy. Mebane is a proud SCA Alum.

Stan Austin (Atlanta, Ga.)
1st Term | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
Stan Austin is a retired National Park Service Regional Director who oversaw the Pacific West Region and the Southeast Region during his tenure of over 35 years, where he played a key role in managing national parks, natural and historic sites and overall operations. His leadership has ensured the preservation and accessibility of public lands.

Elisabeth Bradley (Alexandria, Va.)
1st Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
Elisabeth Bradley is the CEO of Forum One, a digital strategy firm. She helps mission-driven organizations leverage technology for greater impact. Her expertise spans digital engagement, strategy, and nonprofit growth. Prior to joining Forum One, Bradley worked directly within the mission-driven sector in key roles at both the Nature Conservancy and the League of Conservation Voters.

Gail Carmody (Panama City Beach, Fla.)
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Gail Carmody is a retired field supervisor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She dedicated her career to protecting natural habitats and wildlife conservation. Her leadership has contributed to safeguarding critical ecosystems. Carmody served as the SCA’s Board Chair from 2023 to 2025.

Nick Costides (Alpharetta, Ga.)
1st Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
Nick Costides is the retired Global President of IT at UPS. He serves as a Board Director and Strategic Advisor to public and private companies, as well as an advisor to private equity and venture capital firms. Costides is also the founder of C-Level Advisory, a global management consultancy, and co-founder of The Curated Network™️.

Rachel Garber (Belmont, Mass.) – Alum Council Chair
1st Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Rachel Garber is Co-founder and Director of The Creative Learning Company, where she designs curriculum, graduate courses, and professional development. An SCA alum who served in Rocky Mountain National Park, North Cascades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Glacier National Park, she joins the Board in conjunction with her role as SCA Alum Council Chair. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Hampshire College and an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

John Glaser (Acton, Mass.)
1st Term | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
John Glaser is an Executive in Residence at Harvard Medical School. He is an expert in healthcare innovation and digital transformation. His work focuses on improving medical technology and organizational efficiency. Glaser is a proud SCA Alum.

Micah Hoffman (Jackson, Wyo.)
1st Term | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
Micah Hoffman serves as a medical director at Blue Cross of Idaho. He is an adult psychiatrist who continues to engage in patient care with a focus on quality improvement. He also serves as an expert in litigation defense matters. His work focuses on advancing mental health services through innovative treatment strategies.

Cindy Lewin (Arlington, Va.)
2nd Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
Cindy Lewin chairs the Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission of Arlington and is the former senior vice president of the National Wildlife Federation. She is a seasoned nonprofit executive and attorney who most recently served as interim CEO of Whitman-Walker Health System. Her expertise includes legal, governance, risk management, and organizational strategy. Lewin’s daughter is a proud SCA alum.

Shanelle Smith Whigham (Cleveland, Ohio)
2nd Term | April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028
Shanelle Smith Whigham is the Senior Vice President and National Community Engagement Director at KeyBank. She leads a team advancing the bank’s $40 billion Community Investment Commitment. Her work spans from Alaska to Maine, supporting under-resourced communities through strategic partnerships.

John Spinale (San Francisco, Calif.)
1st Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
John Spinale is an investor, advisor and entrepreneur, with a career spanning over 30 years in the consumer media and entertainment technology space. He’s built and led companies whose products have touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. Most recently, Spinale co-founded JAZZ Venture Partners, investing at the intersection of science and technology to improve Human Performance. In his personal time he’s an avid traveller, outdoorsman and amateur chef who enjoys a passion for all forms of creative construction.

Andrew Sutherland (Berkeley, Calif.)
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Andrew Sutherland is the founder and creator of Quizlet. He is a technology innovator who has helped shape modern educational tools. His work focuses on enhancing learning experiences through digital platforms. Sutherland is a proud SCA Alum.

Tom Tidwell (McCall, ID)
2nd Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
Tom Tidwell was the 17th Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. He led efforts in sustainable land management, wildfire prevention, and forest conservation. His career is dedicated to protecting and maintaining U.S. forests for future generations.

Stephanie Tsacoumis (Silver Spring, Md.)
1st Term | April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029
Staphanie Tsacoumis is Managing Partner of Pebble Beach Associates. She previously served as co-partner-in-charge of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s Washington, D.C. office, as General Counsel of Georgetown University and its Medical Center, and as General Counsel of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Her experience spans corporate governance, federal regulation, litigation, compliance, and enterprise risk management, providing the Board with significant legal and regulatory expertise.

Bob Vogel (Fernandina Beach, Fla.)
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Bob Vogel is a former Regional Director for the National Capital Region and Southeast Region of the National Park Service. He has overseen major park management initiatives, ensuring the preservation of national landmarks. His career has been dedicated to conservation and public land stewardship.

Anna Wadhams (Ann Arbor, MI)
2nd Term | April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2027
Anna Wadhams is a nonprofit consultant who brings deep experience in environmental education, land protection and community engagement to her role as a board member. She began her journey as an SCA intern with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., where she led interpretive and volunteer programs that sparked her lifelong commitment to stewardship. Her career spans work as an outdoor educator in national parks, national volunteer coordination with the National Environmental Education Foundation, and leadership in nonprofit management, grantmaking and consulting. Wadhams is a proud SCA alum.