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Lowell Yoder is currently a Sr. Group Manager for Greater Washington Commercial Banking Group at M&T Bank. Lowell is responsible for the overall management of the group including sales management, …

Luanne Adams came to Washington DC as an undergraduate theater major at The Catholic University. Her enthusiasm for the performing arts had been intensified by a Junior Year Abroad in …

Eve Auchincloss Lilley is an educational diagnostician, administering psychological and educational evaluations to children and adults at Educational Assessment Associates. Eve began her career earning a Master’s degree working with …

David DeSantis has been a Partner and Managing Broker at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty since 2007.  Before joining TTR, David served in several senior roles in residential development, sales and …

Michelle Montes is an Assurance partner at EY with 23 years of experience in public accounting serving a variety of industries, currently focusing on real estate, hospitality and private equity. …

Emilia Newell Ferrara is a born and raised Washingtonian, an author, editor and teacher, and is an alumna of The Washington School of Ballet. Her tutelage began under Mary Day …

Barbara Bozzuto (Thomas Bozzuto) is a distinguished leader and philanthropist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her extensive volunteer leadership includes serving as Chair Laureate of the Board of Directors for the …

Elizabeth Keeley retired in 2022 from being a Principal at Taconic Capital Advisors, an alternative investment firm based in New York. Betsy joined Taconic in August 2005 as Chief Compliance …

The Washington Ballet mourns the passing of Michael Goldstein, a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for nearly 40 years, including significant service as pro bono general counsel. His …

Natanya Holland Allan has a long history with The Washington Ballet. A native Washingtonian, Natanya was raised near the Ballet’s Northwest campus and trained at the school. She performed with …

Nathan Briggs is a Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and is based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office. His broad practice includes advising investment vehicles, investment advisers and …

Yolanda Friend is an outcome driven, Inclusion & Diversity executive at Accenture, a global professional services company operating in more than 200 cities across 49 countries with more than 735K …

Amy is an accomplished executive with over 30 years of experience leading both enterprise and high-growth organizations through operational transformation, strategic expansion, and performance optimization. As President and Chief Operating Officer of CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, she is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving initiatives that support the company’s long-term vision and growth trajectory.

With a strong background in finance and accounting, Amy has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, scaling businesses, and delivering measurable results. Prior to joining CrossCountry, she held leadership roles at Navigant Consulting, Ernst & Young, and Arthur Andersen.

Known for a strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style, Amy excels at building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence. She has implemented programs to create a culture of inclusion and support for women at the company, including the International Network of Women Community Resource Group and a Women’s Leadership training program.

Amy has been a dancer her entire life and brings a passion for the artistry to the Board and broader organization. Additionally, she serves on the College of William & Mary Accounting Board where she also serves as a mentor to consulting classes. Previously, as a member of The Dance Place board, she contributed to their success by providing oversight, fundraising, outreach, and expertise in vital areas of their operations.

Amy earned a B.S. in Accounting from the College of William & Mary. She currently resides in Washington, DC with her husband and two children.

Allison Melia is Senior Director and Chief of Staff for Government Operations, Global Public Policy, and Corporate Strategy at The Boeing Company. In this role, she provides operational oversight and strategic guidance to strengthen the company’s competitiveness. Since joining Boeing in 2017, Allison has held roles in International Operations, International Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, and Corporate Strategy. Previously, Allison worked as an intelligence officer and served on the White House National Security Council. After leaving Government service, she was Director of Analysis at Crumpton Group, a strategic advisory firm in Washington, DC. She is a former Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has published and lectured on national security topics.

Allison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics cum laude from Harvard University, a Master’s degree in Economics from George Mason University, and an executive leadership certificate from the London School of Economics. She resides with her husband in Alexandria, Virginia.

Jean-Marie Fernandez, Chair of the Board of Directors of The Washington Ballet, serves as the President of the Fernandez Foundation, a private foundation focused on the health and education of …