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 anthony.lewis@kippdc.org

  • Barry Caldwell

    School & Community Affairs Committee Chair barry.caldwell@kippdc.org

  • Shaniola Arowolaju

    Parent Member

  • Dionne Cooley

    Teacher Member

  • Janelle Harris Dixon

    Parent Member

  • Terry Golden

    Chair Emeritus

  • Don Graham

    Board Advisor

  • Shannon Hodge

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Katherine Hunter

    Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair

  • Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis

    Board Advisor

  • Carol Ludwig

    Board Member

  • Laura O'Shaughnessy

    Board Member

  • Michael Pickrum

    Board Member

  • Brandon Woods

    Board Member, Audit Committee Chair

  • Pamela Yee

    Governance Committee Chair

Board of Directors Meetings

2026–27 Meetings

  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Q1 Board Meeting, Hybrid.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Fall Retreat, In-Person.
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Q2 Board Meeting, In-Person.
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Q3 Board Meeting, Hybrid.
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2027 ( 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Spring Retreat, In-Person.
  • Tuesday, June 8, 2027 (3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Q4 Board Meeting, In-Person.

    • Additional Meeting Information

      Location The physical location for all in-person and hybrid meetings is 1255 Union Street NE, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20002.
      Registration Members of the public are welcome to join the public portion of meetings virtually by registering at www.kippdc.org/about-kipp-dc/board-of-trustees/.
      Budget Vote The board will vote on the FY28 budget at the Q4 Board Meeting.
      Bylaws Compliance The number of scheduled meetings is no fewer than what is set in the organization’s bylaws.
      Updates KIPP DC may update this meeting schedule as needed and in compliance with the organization’s bylaws and applicable laws. The most current information is available at www.kippdc.org/about-kipp-dc/board-of-trustees/.

    Please register here to attend the public portion of a meeting. Please email publiccomment@kippdc.org. with questions or comments.

    Meeting Materials: Current Year | Historical