Susan has worked on behalf of nonprofit organizations for over thirty years as an executive, fundraiser and volunteer. Some of the organizations she has represented include; Inova Health System Foundation, Inova Kellar Center, Best Buddies Virginia, the Alzheimer’s Association and Cornerstones. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated the ability to foster meaningful connections and form partnerships with leaders in our community. Susan looks forward to bringing those connections to Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna and to making new partnerships while representing the mission; to provide services, personal enrichment and volunteer opportunities for adults 50 and over. 

Susan and her husband, Thom, have worked as volunteers dedicated to helping others live their best lives. They have raised two beautiful daughters who are both working in their chosen professions. Her ninety-two-year-old Mom lives nearby and a family wedding is in the planning stages for 2019.

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Rema is a graduate of Robinson Secondary School and George Mason University, where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. Before joining the Shepherd's Center staff in June 2017 she taught with Fairfax County Public Schools and worked the last three years as a substitute teacher and Human Resources Specialist. She has been an active member of the community working as a PTA member throughout her daughters public school career. In addition Rema has volunteered for American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, and worked on many coat and food drives with FCPS and FACETS. Rema lives in Fairfax and enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her family.

Shiva is a graduate of Columbia University, NY, with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. Her professional experience includes program administration, teaching, recruiting, marketing, and communications/PR. Before joining the Shepherd's Center staff in June 2016 she attended international recruiting exhibitions in Dubai, Spain, and Brazil. Her areas of expertise cover international education, cross-cultural communication and teaching effectiveness. Shiva's interest in diverse cultures led to her traveling internationally. A visit to Nairobi, Kenya, included a field trip on social and economic development to the local village of Nakuru, and their one room school, as well as a breathtaking safari. Her latest excursion was to Russia. Shiva volunteers with the Fairfax County Public Library and enjoys kayaking, skiing, and horseback riding.

Before joining the staff in January 2016, Irma was a volunteer for the last three years with marketing and development. She also was a member of both the Development and Fundraising Committees. Irma brings over twenty-five years' experience in Marketing & Development Management in the not-for-profit industry. She is thrilled to be able to help SCOV keep pace with the ever growing number of seniors in this area in need of SCOV services. Originally from NYC, she and her husband moved from New England to Virginia in 2008. Today, with a son and daughter in the DC area, two grandsons, volunteering for the Ayr Hill Garden Club, traveling, garden design and a plethora of new friends, she is one happy camper indeed.