Leadership

Shawn Eyer is deeply involved in cultural issues in the city of Alexandria, with over a decade of experience at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, where he is the Managing Director of Communications and Education. In addition to these duties, he has been the Chair of the city’s Historic Alexandria Resource Commission. He holds a management degree from Harvard University. He served as the Foundation’s Chief Development Officer for two years prior to becoming President.

Tyler Vanice was the Chair of the City of Alexandria's George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee, Virginia, for four years, two of them chaired with the Foundation's founder Joe Shumard. Tyler and Joe founded this organization to create support in promoting and educating the public about George Washington. He has a deep knowledge of George Washington as he worked at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial for a decade and and is passionate in supporting community events and programs related to George Washington.

Jeanne Jacob is a retired foundation executive, teacher, speaker, and author with nearly 50 years experience as a CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) and CAE (Certified Association Executive) in the nonprofit sector and higher education. She served 11 years as Executive Director of the Goodwin House Foundation, 12 years as Executive Vice President of the American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation, 8 years as Director of Development at the National Academy of Engineering, 8 years with Youth for Understanding International Student Exchange, and was an Admissions Officer at the University of Chicago and Mount Holyoke College. She was honored by her peers as the Metro Areas' Fundraiser of the Year, and co-authored three editions of the best-selling textbook Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Currently, she serves on the boards of the following Alexandria nonprofits: Friendship Firehouse; Alexandria Sportsman’s Club; Alexandria Fire Foundation; George Washington Legacy Foundation; and the Seminary Ridge Civic Association.

Jennifer Warren