Structure of the Foundation
The Kentlands Community Foundation operates with a two-tiered leadership structure designed to support both strategic direction and hands-on program delivery. The Board of Directors provides governance, financial oversight, and long-term vision, with members drawn from the Gaithersburg | Montgomery County government, business, arts, and planning communities—as well as residents of Kentlands and Lakelands. Working alongside the Board, the Executive Staff manages daily operations, development efforts, and organizational growth. The Foundation’s Program Leads and volunteer committees coordinate and implement the diverse array of programs that bring the Foundation’s mission to life in the community.
Board of Directors
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Ron Thelin
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Erin Cristy
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Ryan Bess
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Diane Canova
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Meredith Fogle
VICE CHAIR EMERITUS
Term: 2026 - 2029
Program Liaison: Community Players, Photography Society, Music Jams
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Rob Garretson
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Elie Canetti
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David Hofmann
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Sooky McFadden
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Neil Harris
CITY OF GAITHERSBURG LIAISON
Term(s): June 2021-* * end of term based on City Council obligations
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Jean Foschetti
KCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIAISON
Term: 2026 - 2029
Leadership Team
Program Leads
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Gaithersburg Artist Collective | Artists on Market
Margaret Polcawich
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Kentlands Community Players
Meredith Fogle
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Kentlands Film Society
Christine Kelly
Matt Rooney
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Musica Viva Kentlands
Ailene Renzi
Elizabeth Monaco
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KidServe
Sooky McFadden
Sharon Dunda
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Kentlands | Lakelands 5K
Daniel Talmage (Race Director)
Erin Cristy, Karen Cranney, Carolyn Muller (City of Gaithersburg)
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Kentlands Under the Lights
John Ingrassia
Silvio Renzi
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Kentlands Wine Club
Helene Griffith
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Kentlands Photography Society
Hamid Nazari
Markham Luke
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Kentlands Music Jams
Markham Luke
Daniel Marks
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Community Bridge Club
Katherine Thelin
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Go Green Group
Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin
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New Urbanism
Jack Plater-Zyberk
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Kentlands Tree & Menorah Lighting
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