Board of Directors

KIPP DC’s Board of Directors is a diverse and passionate group of partners, investors, parents, teachers, and staff members who share a common vision of improving life outcomes for the next generation of Washingtonians. Board members serve as trusted advisors to KIPP DC’s leadership team and maintain important financial and administrative oversight of the organization. 

  • Anthony Lewis

    Chair, Interim Treasurer anthony.lewis@kippdc.org

  • Barry Caldwell

    Vice Chair, School & Community Affairs Chair barry.caldwell@kippdc.org

  • Pamela Yee

    Governance Chair

  • Shaniola Arowolaju

    Parent Member

  • David Bradley

    Board Member

  • Dionne Cooley

    Teacher Member

  • Ed Engles

    Board Member

  • Carol Ludwig

    Board Member

  • Laura O'Shaughnessy

    Board Member

  • Michael Pickrum

    Board Member

  • Susan Schaeffler

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Jud Starr

    Board Member

  • Brandon Woods

    Board Member

  • Reginald Workman

    Parent Member

  • Katherine Hunter

    Board Member

  • Terry Golden

    Chair Emeritus

  • Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis

    Board Advisor

  • Don Graham

    Board Advisor

Board of Directors Meetings

2025-26 KIPP DC Board of Directors Schedule

  • Thursday, August 21, 2025 (2-3 pm), Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10).
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – fall board retreat (12-6 pm), Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10).
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025 (2-3 pm), Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10).
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (3-4 pm,) Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10).
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – spring board retreat (12-6 pm,) Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10).
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (1-2 pm), Partially open to the public, a portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with §2-575(b)(10) and §2-575(b)(4)(A).

Please register via the form below to attend any public portion of these meetings and receive an email with the secure Google Meet link for each meeting. Reach out to general counsel Sarah Jane Forman with questions, or submit a comment by emailing publiccomment@kippdc.org.

Please register for the Board of Directors Meeting here.

2023-24 Term Meeting Materials

2022-23 Term Meeting Materials

2021-22 Term Meeting Materials

2020-21 Term Meeting Materials

Past Board of Directors Meeting Minutes