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.”
Vicky Castro, Chair
Social Worker, Prince William County Schools
Theresa Brenner, Vice-Chair
Information Specialist, Prince William Public Schools
Sister Charlotte Lange, OSB
Benedictine Sister of Virginia
Diana Paguaga
Health Insurance Broker, DeSeguros LLC
Mary Finnigan
Chief Operating Officer, Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
Joel Chagadama
CFO at Suburban Kitchens in Chantilly
Patrick Casey
Business Systems Analyst, CGI Federal
Lisa Sievel-Otten
Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Manassas
Dr. Angela Esedebe
Educational Administrator and Professor of Business and International Relations
Beth Chavez
Attorney, Livesay & Myers, PC
Ex-Oficio Member
Sister Joanna Burley
OSB Prioress, Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
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.”