OUR BOARD
2026-2027 BOARD MEMBERS
CONNIE COLABATISTTO
PRESIDENT
Connie joined the Women’s Club of Great Falls in 2019. She served on committees in support roles until joining the Scholarship Fund Board as the Director of Publications in 2023. During this time, she worked closely with the Scholarship Fund president to increase the Fund’s media and publication presence, while tirelessly creating essential media support for the Fund’s Events Committee.
Connie is a United States Air Force veteran. After leaving active duty, she joined the West Virginia Air National Guard where she served as the manager of the Education & Training Office. This is where she fell in love with education and helping others. As manager, Connie was able to help numerous fellow service members complete their college degrees. In 2020, Connie expressed her passion for education by endowing a named scholarship for Military Women at her alma mater, the University of Maryland.
Connie brings a wide range of volunteer experience to her new board position. She was an active member of the Junior League of Northern Virginia for eight years, supporting Women and Children initiatives, and has continued to support the league as a sustaining member for over 20 years.
Most recently, Connie completed a four-year volunteer commitment with the Parent Teacher Student Association at Langley High School as the Lead Class Parent for the Class of 2023. There, she was involved in faculty-parent engagement events, as well as fundraising for student events.
Connie is a native of Cumberland, Maryland and has lived in Great Falls since 2005 with her husband, three college-age children and two dogs. She enjoys tennis, Pilates, and travel.
SUZANNE CHARLESTON
VICE PRESIDENT
Suzanne joined the Women’s Club in 2021 and jumped into volunteering for the Scholarship Fund. Professionally, she has served in various roles on boards and brings a passion for investing where we live.
She works in the government contracting industry with a focus on healthcare and has a background in regulatory and legislative organizations. She also serves as a mentor for students for the Health Information and Management Systems Society National Capital Area Chapter where she has seen the value of scholarships in supporting student goals and financial needs regionally. She has a passion for STEM programs and looks forward to expanded support for the Scholarship Fund.
Suzanne has been involved in healthcare and government contracting for 20 years, supports Veteran Organizations like BurnPits360 and believes in the investment required to help students achieve success in our community.
Suzanne graduated from the University of Maryland and lives in Great Falls with a few dogs. She looks forward to maintaining and growing the success of the Scholarship Fund with her fellow board members. To quote Winston Churchill, "the price of greatness is responsibility’ and together this board will continue the success of previous efforts."
CHRISTINA SEIDEN
SECRETARY
Christina joined the Women’s Club of Great Falls in November 2025 and is honored to serve as Board Secretary for the Women’s Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund. A lifelong advocate for education, she believes learning empowers future leaders and strengthens communities. Christina is especially passionate about STEM programs and has authored two papers on the topic. She also supports Aspire Afterschool Learning, an organization dedicated to providing safe, enriching afterschool programs for local students. Christina looks forward to working with fellow board members to expand educational opportunities for young people in our community.
Professionally, Christina leads Third Arrow Studios™, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the federal government market supporting programs across health, financial regulatory, and national security sectors. She holds a dual B.A. in Legal Studies and Business Administration from William Woods College and completed executive education at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Her professional and volunteer work reflect a shared commitment to education and opportunity.
Christina lives in Potomac Falls, Virginia, with her dog, Stella. An avid reader and writer, she also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She is inspired by opportunities that bring together creativity, purpose, and service to others.
TORIA SCOTTO
TREASURER
Toria was introduced to the Scholarship Fund in 2023 and was immediately impressed with the work the team was doing to make a difference in the lives of local students.
Toria has worked in wealth management for over twenty years. She enjoys getting to know clients on a deeper level and helping them achieve their financial goals. She studied finance at Long Island University and furthered her education with the Executive Certificate in Financial Planning program at Georgetown University to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and studied to become a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® through Yale.
Always eager to learn and grow, she is excited to work with the Scholarship Fund and help deserving students access educational opportunities. Her past volunteer work has focused primarily on animal rescue, spending several years organizing adoption events and training new foster families. She has been fortunate to host many foster dogs on their way to finding adoptive homes. Her current pack consists of three dogs but that number could grow any day.
Originally from upstate NY, Toria relocated to DC after college and quickly fell in love with the area. Toria moved to Great Falls with her husband and young children in 2021. They have enjoyed the beauty of the area and the small town feel within the community and are excited to become more involved.
JACKIE HARDING
DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING
Jackie joined the Women's Club in 2020 and is excited to be a part of the Scholarship Fund. She has a passion for education and looks forward to supporting students pursuing their educational goals.
Jackie has over 16 years’ experience in the Government Contracting industry. In her current role she enjoys working across the company to drive effective change and improve business processes that assist with the successful implementation of the corporate strategy and vision.
Jackie completed her undergraduate degree in finance and obtained a master’s degree at George Washington University, where she currently sits on an advisory board for one of the Executive Programs. She lives in Great Falls with her children.
LINDSAY HARPER
DIRECTOR OF GRANTS
Lindsay joined The Women's Club in 2021 having recently moved back to the area with her family and looking for ways to get to know her new community. She enjoys being a member of the Scholarship Fund and its incredible purpose, helping to make a difference in the lives of local college-level students.
She grew up in Northern Virginia, where she attended and graduated from James Madison University. Lindsay's career has given her the opportunity to work in PR and events for some well-known brands including NASA, Whole Foods Market, national laboratories, government contracting companies, economic development groups, and education-based nonprofits.
Intrigued by the many avenues of participation within The Women’s Club, the Scholarship Fund is the perfect combination of her happy place - working with people and education, helping and caring. It is a privilege to be a part of the scholarship recipients’ academic journeys.
KIMBERLEY HAVER
DIRECTOR OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Kimberley was introduced to the Scholarship Fund in 2025 and immediately knew she want to be a part of the team.
She was raised in Great Falls, VA and is thrilled to join this organization and support its mission of helping people achieve their academic goals.
She holds a BS in Apparel & Design from Virginia Tech and began her career in retail before joining Custom Ink, where she helped grow the company from a startup into the nation’s leading provider of custom gear.
With deep experience in merchandising, eCommerce, leadership, operations, and customer experience, Kimberley has built a career driving growth and developing strategies that put people first.
Passionate about mentorship, she is dedicated to nurturing successful career paths and guiding others toward achieving their goals. She and her husband Jim have three children and continue to call Great Falls home. She enjoys baking, travel, and treasures time with family and friends.
SARAH CHAMBERS
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
Sarah joined the Women’s Club in 2025 and instantly knew the Scholarship Fund was the perfect group where she could share her knowledge and make a difference in her community. She brings seasoned leadership and strategic communications expertise to her role as Partner and COO of Akoya, a strategic communications and marketing firm.
At Akoya, Sarah oversees operations that deliver high-impact strategies and tools for government, corporate, and non-profit clients. Under her direction, Akoya develops innovative approaches that strengthen stakeholder connections, elevate brands, and help organizations achieve mission impact.
Sarah earned her B.S. in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. She lives in Great Falls, VA with her husband, two children, and two labradors. She enjoys running, tennis, and reading with a cup of coffee in hand.
"Our mission is to provide scholarships to local students attending
George Mason University and Northern Viriginia Community College."