BEACON Board Of Limited Jurisdiction
BEACON Board members are some of our strongest advocates. Board members are responsible for fundraising, fiscal oversight, and strategic planning. The Board works closely with our Executive Director to increase our network and resources in order to better carry out our mission. As a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters, the Sisters’ Board of Trustees reserves some powers. Meet our board members below.
“My name is Vicky Castro. I volunteer for BEACON because as a dual language learner myself, I recognize the importance and challenges of learning English.”
Marilyn Harrignton, Chair
Independent Meeting/Event Consultant
Theresa Brenner
Retired, Communications Department, Prince William County Public Schools
Mary Finnigan
Chief Operating Officer, Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
Venencia Magnusen
Vice President of Human Resources, Exostar LLC.
Richard MacIntyre
Retired Founder & CEO, MacIntyre Fund Raising Campaign Management
Matilde Pinto
Former Senior Advisor at World Health Organization’s Office for the Americas (PAHO/WHO)
Lisa Sievel-Otten
Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Manassas
Ex-Officio Members
Debbie Jones
Retired Chamber President & CEO
Sister Andrea Westkamp
OSB Adminstrator, Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
Sister Katherine May, OSB
Staff
Jennifer Katac
Executive Director, BEACON for English Language & Literacy
“My name is Theresa Brenner and I volunteer for BEACON because I want to be part of making newcomers feel as welcome to our country as I hope my grandparents did when they came.”
“My name is Diana Paguaga. I am an immigrant and I understand how important learning English is and passing the American Citizenship test.”