EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Danny Sterling brings nearly three decades of professional leadership experience to his role as Executive Director of The Endowment Project Foundation. His career has spanned college athletics administration, corporate sales, and nonprofit leadership. Danny is dedicated to creating sustainable financial solutions that support public education and community development. He joined the Foundation in December 2024.

BOARD MEMBER, CHAIRPERSON

Vice President of Development for First Tee-Greater Richmond

Emily Weinstein is a Richmond native and a graduate of Chesterfield County Schools. She received her B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University. She brings over 20 years of experience across both the private and nonprofit sectors…

BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY

Professor of Practice in Public Policy and Law, and Former Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia

Gerard Robinson is a Professor of Practice in Public Policy and Law at UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, and has a joint appointment at UVA Law School. His areas of expertise are K-12 and higher education, criminal justice reform, race in American institutions and the role of nonprofit organizations…

BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER

Founding Partner of Paladin Management Group

Allen Soong is a founding Partner of Paladin Management Group, a leading middle-market corporate turnaround and restructuring advisory firm. Allen has advised management teams, boards, and other stakeholders of companies in distress across a broad range of industries…

BOARD MEMBER

Commissioner of the Virginia
Department of Social Services

Dr. Danny TK Avula was appointed as the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services in February 2022 by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Dr. Avula is the former health director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health departments, where he served for nearly 13 years…

BOARD MEMBER

General Counsel and Vice-President
of Development, Bighorn Renewables

John Kechriotis is currently General Counsel and Vice-President of Development for Bighorn Renewables, a developer of renewable natural gas. In this capacity, John is responsible for legal work and negotiation associated with project financing, joint venture relationships, and project specific…

BOARD MEMBER

Head of Strategic Operations and Transformation at Capital One

Stephanie Brenner Kirksey currently heads Strategic Operations and Transformation at Capital One. She previously served as the Executive Vice President for Chamber RVA and prior to that held various roles in an international management consulting firm…

BOARD MEMBER

Head of Research, Marketing,
and Enrollment Solutions, EAB

Pamela Royall is Head of Research for EAB Enrollment Services (formerly Royall & Company). She directs all research programs conducted through University Research Partners (URP), the survey research division of the organization. In her 21-year tenure at EAB, she has surveyed over one million…