MEET OUR
BOARD MEMBERS
The WFCM Board is a team of dedicated individuals who donate their time and talent to provide guidance and support for the organization’s long term goal of eliminating food insecurity in western Fairfax County.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Kim Skotzko, President
Rachel Nonaka is married with three kids. She earned her law degree and uses this experience in her role at Macrae connecting lawyers with careers in private practice. Rachel is a Deacon at Little Falls Presbyterian Church. In her free time she serves as an assistant softball coach and a 4th grade room parent. She is thankful for the blessings of a well-rounded life surrounded by family, work, and community. Rachel is happy to join the WFCM board in 2022 as another way to give back to her local community and further her personal and professional goals.
Rachel Nonaka is married with three kids. She earned her law degree and uses this experience in her role at Macrae connecting lawyers with careers in private practice. Rachel is a Deacon at Little Falls Presbyterian Church. In her free time she serves as an assistant softball coach and a 4th grade room parent. She is thankful for the blessings of a well-rounded life surrounded by family, work, and community. Rachel is happy to join the WFCM board in 2022 as another way to give back to her local community and further her personal and professional goals.
Kim Skotzko
President, FY 2027
Kim Skotzko is a former federal government attorney, retiring at the end of 2020 after 29 years of federal government service. She is an active member of Ox Hill Baptist Church, having served in a variety of mission-oriented and leadership roles, to include teaching English in the ESOL program for 20 years and as Director of the ESOL program. She has also served as a deacon and now serves on two congregational church committees.
Kim is a Certified Executive Coach (ICF/ACC credential) and focuses on supporting leadership and career transitions. She holds a BA in Political Science, a JD from the University of Georgia, and an LLM from Georgetown University. She also currently volunteers with the Metro DC chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to offer coaching for leadership in nonprofit organizations who otherwise are unable to afford professional coaching services. Having traveled extensively and lived abroad, she has a passion for helping the less fortunate in our population.
Kim and her husband have been long-term supporters of WFCM’s work. By joining the Board of Directors, she hopes to help WFCM achieve its mission of supporting the community in need around us.
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Nathan Robertson, Treasurer
Nathan Robertson
Treasurer, FY 2027
Nathan Robertson is the Chief Financial Officer at State Department Federal Credit Union and is excited to use his expertise to serve on the Board of WFCM. He graduated with a Masters Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University and is a CPA with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He served a two-year church mission in Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is an active volunteer in his local congregation. He is currently serving with the children and youth and also volunteers his time as a local congregation auditor for his church. Nate enjoys cycling, soccer, pickleball, and being outdoors. He and his wife, Katie, live in Herndon, VA, with their four children.
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James Ross
Vice President, FY 027
James Ross, Vice President
James B. Ross, Jr is a devoted Deacon and member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville Virginia where he has served faithfully since 1996. James also serves as the Director of the Prayer Warrior Ministry, President of the Sanctuary Choir, a member of the Benevolence Committee, and a volunteer for the Mount Olive Food Bank. Aside from his primary responsibilities, he has incorporated his love of sports, specifically basketball, and working with the youth volunteering as a basketball coach for Mount Olive during specific church events. James is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
A graduate of DeVry Technical Institute with a degree in Electronics, James retired from Lockheed Martin after 43 years of faithful service to Lockheed Martin and IBM (working for IBM for many years prior to IBM’s federal system acquisition by Lockheed Martin). After many significant roles during his career, James retired as a Senior Sonar Production Engineer.
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BOARD MEMBERS.
Nadia Pedersen
Secretary FY 2027
Nadia Pedersen, Secretary
Nadia Pedersen is a dedicated and passionate advocate for youth development, currently serving as the Senior Regional Director of Operations for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. With a rich professional history spanning over 15 years within The Boys & Girls Clubs, Nadia oversees the management of all clubs situated in Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland. In her impactful role, she orchestrates strategic initiatives to foster the growth and well-being of young individuals in her clubs.
Nadia brings a wealth of expertise in the nonprofit sector, and her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond her professional responsibilities. Eager to contribute even more to her community, Nadia is thrilled to join the WCFM board, where she aims to leverage her nonprofit experience to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in Fairfax.
A proud resident of Northern Virginia her entire life, Nadia resides in Manassas with her husband, daughter, and two sons. Beyond her professional commitments, she finds joy and balance in her life through activities like gardening and yoga.
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Sheila Bedford, Director
Sheila Bedford
Director
As a long-time member of Fairfax Church of Christ and resident of Chantilly, Sheila has been blessed to work with many individuals and organizations focused on serving our community. She and her husband, Stan, are both committed to the mission of WFCM. Over the years of raising their two daughters in the Chantilly Pyramid, they had the opportunity to work together in a variety of ways including serving with FXCC, the Katherine Hanley Shelter, Special Olympics and the Fairfax County Park Authority. Additionally, she has supported our community through involvement with the National Charity League Cherry Blossom Chapter and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital.
Professionally, Sheila is an accounting faculty and program director at American University in Washington, DC where she teaches undergraduate and graduate students. She serves on the Board of Governors for the Greater Washington Society of CPA’s and as a volunteer with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Prior to working in higher education, she worked in the hospitality industry with Marriott International.
Personally, she enjoys exploring the overall beauty of our local area with family and friends through walks and other adventures.
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Ricky Dobson
Director
Ricky Dobson, Director
Ricky Dobson is an Associate with a real estate development firm based out of Chantilly, and is excited for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors and have a direct impact on the community he works in. Ricky earned both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia. He has more than five years of experience in site civil engineering and over a year of experience in real estate development, working on projects throughout Virginia. Having grown up in Fairfax County and lived there his entire life, Ricky is passionate about giving back to the community that has shaped him. Outside of work, he has coached high school lacrosse for more than five years and enjoys playing pickleball. Ricky is looking forward to marrying his fiancée in July 2026.
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Heather Koppe Flanagan
Director
Heather Koppe Flanagan, Director
Heather is a former Big Four audit partner in the Washington, DC area. She has more than 30 years of experience providing financial statement audits, performance audits, and auditability services primarily in the government sector. Heather is a proud Duke, graduating with a BBA in Accounting from James Madison University. She enjoys giving back to her community through board service and various volunteer activities, and she is a long-time member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Burke, VA. Heather is blessed with a loving-husband and two amazing children.
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Mark Malm
Director
Mark Malm, Director
Mark retired in 2021 from a satisfying 40-year career as an Engineer and Manager, ending with SAIC. He holds a BS and an MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia. Raised in Annandale, Mark has been a resident of Centreville since 1982. Mark and his wife have three children, and 5 grandkids, with another on the way – all living in Fairfax County. Mark’s interests include extensive volunteer support at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, including Property Management, Financial Management, and multiple terms as Council President. He also enjoys participating in the Master Gardener Program, golf, hiking, reading, traveling, being Granddad, and the recent three years as a volunteer at the WFCM Chantilly Food Market and Warehouse.
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Joyce Rarumangkay
Director
Joyce Rarumangkay, Director
Joyce Rarumangkay is a retired World Bank administrative professional with more than 30 years of experience supporting international development programs. Since retiring in 2015, she has remained actively engaged in church and community leadership. A member and Elder at Clifton Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Joyce has served in leadership roles at the congregational, presbytery, and national levels. She served as Moderator of the Lights to the Nations Network, a network of immigrant congregations within the National Capital Presbytery, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) A Corporation Board of Directors from 2019 to 2024, helping oversee the resources, operations, and administrative services that support the denomination's mission and ministry. A longtime volunteer with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM), Joyce coordinates Clifton Presbyterian Church's food donation pickup and delivery teams, helping provide food to local families experiencing food insecurity. She is honored to serve on the WFCM Board of Directors and looks forward to advancing WFCM's mission of serving neighbors with compassion, dignity, and hope. Joyce and her husband, Henry, live in Virginia.
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BOARD MEMBERS
EMERITUS.
Deborah Forbes
Deborah Forbes
Deborah Forbes seeks to connect those eager to serve with those in need our community. As a Girl Scout leader for 10+ years she participated in and organized numerous service projects benefitting our neighbors near and far. She’s also been active in mission, fellowship, grief support, and Christian education at Clifton Presbyterian Church. Her knowledge of the non-profit sector has been enhanced by 20+ years of supporting her husband Mark’s humanitarian work, including 3 ½ years in Lusaka, Zambia, where she volunteered as an English teacher. Deborah graduated from Duke University and holds a PhD in English Literature from Harvard University. She's a writer and professor in the Honors College of George Mason University.
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Rev. Lynn Miller
Rev. Lynn Miller, Board Member Emeritus
Pastor Lynn Miller joined the board of WFCM while serving as senior pastor of King Of Kings, Lutheran Church in Greenbriar/Chantilly. She enjoyed serving on the board of WFCM and serving the community since her arrival in the area in 2015 and has remained involved during her relocation in 2024. Pastor Lynn is originally from Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and the Pennsylvania State University.
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Susan Cady
Susan Cady is a long-time supporter of WFCM’s work. She has been the Church Champ at the Church of the Ascension for 27+ years. Having needed support from organizations like WFCM in the past, she is grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward and work with an organization that helps provide for those who need assistance.
Susan is actively involved with activities at her Church and loves working with the children. She has been the “Sargent Mom” at the Church’s Summer Camp for 25 years.
Susan has lived in the Chantilly area since 1981 with her husband of 42 years. She has three grown children and one grandchild.