Village Support Network Board Members
Officers
President – Anne Herbster
As a marketing and sales executive with 40+ years in financial services and affinity marketing, Anne has created and managed innovative multi-channel programs, targeting both consumers and businesses. She has an extensive background in product and program development, building organizations from the ground up and identifying new ways to expand scope, revenue, influence, and engagement.
It has been Anne’s passion to ensure that customers and partners were provided the right experiences that enabled them to engage with the company in a way that provided satisfaction and return engagement. Moving from a corporate position in AARP creating brand efforts to address the needs of older individuals, Anne joined Life Reimagined, a startup organization of AARP, to build and manage their online and in person engagement experience for customers and partners.
Throughout her career, Anne has held a passion for helping those in need, especially older individuals. She is a current commissioner and past chair of the Rockville Senior Citizens Commission and a member of the Boards and Commissions Task Force. Anne worked for many years at AARP working on brand, marketing, and program development. She has participated in numerous research projects and supported the development of live and virtual events. In addition, she has supported other Villages. She founded Rockville Area Village Exchange (RAVE) in 2017 and has seen it grow and expand into the Village Support Network (VSN).
Anne has a BS in Math from Jacksonville University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia University. She is a best-selling author and works with new and seasoned coaches to launch and grow their coaching business.
Secretary – Katie Ostrowski
Treasurer - Kathleen Cox
Kathleen has a passion for assisting non-profit organizations in navigating the unique financial issues they face. She was raised in Montgomery County, MD and has resided in three additional states. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Loyola University of Maryland and was formerly licensed as a CPA. She has worked in numerous industries, serving as Controller for two non-profit organizations and was the Financial Manager for a city with a $55 million annual budget. She has worked for Marriott headquarters, real estate developers, a BMW supplier, a world-wide printing company, and a federal government contractor.
At Large
Barry Jackson
BT Thomas
Cheri Sweigard
Kelly Reed
Kerri Donnelly
Leslie Mulligan
Advisors
Eddie Rivas
Trish Evans
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Village Support Network (VSN) is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our mission. We align our efforts with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embracing the unique qualities of our workforce, volunteers, members, partners, and donors to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
At VSN, DEI means valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, races, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and cultures. We serve and welcome all, working together to bring help and hope to those in need.
We ensure that our volunteers and members reflect diverse talent and are transparent about our progress in achieving our DEI goals. We champion equal opportunity for all, cultivating a safe and respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. Our goal is to create a culture of belonging that values all talents and perspectives, while focusing on delivering services that meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.