Report on Philanthropy 2019-2020
Board of Trustees
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first year as Board President began with the straightforward tasks of securing USN’s financial future and plotting strategic goals to advance the school’s mission. Since then, and for all of us across the country and globe, 2020 has been completely unpredictable, and we continue to navigate rocky waters weekly and monthly. I am grateful USN is filled with compassionate and thoughtful faculty, administrators, families, and Board members who approach each day with a dedication and responsibility to make the best decisions for this learning community. I’m proud to lead USN’s Board of Trustees at this critical time in our school’s history. USN is in a strong financial position as a result of the Board’s historically conservative approach to financial planning and the administration’s strong fiscal management of resources. Our gratitude extends to alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, and friends listed on the following pages for each and every philanthropic gift invested in our school. The 2019-2020 fiscal year was our strongest in five years. Our Annual Fund was healthy and steady, and our endowment growth exceeded ambitious goals. We are honored to partner with you on this educational journey and pledge our continued care for our people, our programs, and our vital financial resources. Ivanetta Davis Samuels ’86 , Board President 2019 – 2022
Board of Trustees President Ivanetta Davis Samuels ’86 Vice President Bob Gordon Secretary Katie Crumbo Treasurer Stacey Cason
Mimi Bliss Del Bryant ’66 Chris Chamberlain ’85 Xiu Cravens Kim Dano Saeed Fakhruddin Scott Ghertner ’85 Brad Gulmi ’89 Grace Jackson Harold Jordan ’81 Serena Kusserow Kimberly Lewis
Seema Mehrotra Tina Modi Tim Ozgener ’88 Robert Perry ’03 Lisa Quigley Holly Roche Susannah Scott-Barnes Brian Tibbs Mimi Vaughn Mitch Walker Kristin Wilson
Honorary Members Teri Doochin Kasselberg ’73 Gail Williams
Emeritus Members Gertrude Caldwell Henry Foster, Jr. Ann Fundis Frank Garrison Joel Gordon John Hassenfeld ’75 Mike Shmerling ’73 Raymond Zimmerman
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