Board of Directors
Blue Ridge Literacy's Board of Directors are a diverse group of professionals, service providers, and advocates who are committed to supporting adults in the Roanoke Valley improving their literacy skills.

Jennifer Smyrnos,
President
Lead Attorney,
Grace Immigration PLLC

Carole Tarrant,
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Vice President
Coordinator of Development,
Virginia Western Community College
Lori Baker-Lloyd,
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Vice President
Vice President of Human Resources,
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Karenna Glover,
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Secretary
Strategic Marketing and Communications Consultant,
Interactive Insights, LLC

Alicha Grubb,
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Treasurer
Associate,
Gentry Locke

Elvir Berbic
Student Affairs Manager,
Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine

Aaron Bond
Senior Director of Learning Services,
Technology-Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies
Virginia Tech

Scott Fell
Retired Attorney, Partner
Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith, P.C.

Baraka Kasongo
CEO,
Volatia Language Network
Risa Katz-Albert
Associate,
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Mary (Sissy) Kegley
Retired,
Adult Educator
Russ Merritt
Transitional Minister,
Northminster Presbyterian Church

Evelyne Nzikobanyanka
Clinical Nursing Assistant,
Our Lady of the Valley
Sheila Umberger
Director of Libraries,
Roanoke Public Library
Doloris Vest
Owner,
Book No Further