VSDC is governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors. The following are Directors serving through May 31, 2021 or May 31, 2022:
David Banks
African American Networking Co-Coordinator, Green Rewards Team, Thanksgiving Committee
Jessica Carlson
Social Media Team, Thanksgiving Committee
Saurabh Dalal
Treasurer*, Volunteer Co-Coordinator, Thanksgiving Committee, Web Team, Speaker Series Coordinator, Investment Network
Elissa Free
Vice President* & Secretary*, Social Media Team & Media Relations, GreenRewards Coordinator, Thanksgiving Committee
Jeanette Irwin
Vegan Trekkers Group, Thanksgiving Committee
Brandon King
President*, LGBTQ Group Coordinator, Newsletter Team, Volunteer Co-Coordinator, Thanksgiving Committee
Leigh Scott
Chairperson*, Newsletter Team, Social Media Team, Thanksgiving Committee
[*Officer positions]
COORDINATORS
The following people volunteer their time to coordinate our programs:
Renu Aldrich
Cooking Class Coordinator
David Cherry
Singles Group Coordinator
Cindy Daigle
Children’s Playgroup Co-Coordinator
Sonya Eremenco
Database Coordinator, Thanksgiving Committee
Luke Gessler
Web Team
Chris Hooten
Newsletter Team, Thanksgiving Committee
Danielle Kichler
Email Coordinator
Emily Perkins
Children’s Playgroup Co-Coordinator
Beth Preiss
Book Club Coordinator
Angela Rabatin
Investment Network Co-Coordinator
Stephen Sachs
Database Co-Coordinator
Kim Tran
Thanksgiving Committee
Patricia Welty
Volunteer Co-Coordinator, Social Media Team
Elizabeth Yoder
Veg Line Coordinator
Yuki Young
Web Team
(Vacant)
Restaurant Visits Co-Coordinator
(Vacant)
Teens & Preteens Co-Coordinator
Many people (not mentioned on this page) have helped VSDC, either occasionally or regularly. We extend our gratitude to the many volunteers who make our shared mission possible.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH VSDC, PLEASE SEE OUR LIST OF OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating veg society. VSDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the tremendous benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.