17 Women Nominated For Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Amid Women's History Month in March, the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls has announced nominees for its second Biennial Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame.

"We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women who have profoundly shaped Loudoun’s rich history," said Stacey Metcalfe Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls' chair. "Their inspiring achievements, unwavering dedication to mentorship and fierce advocacy are not just changing lives—they are creating a brighter future for women and girls everywhere."

The 17 women are being recognized for significant contributions to the community and demonstrating the impact women make. The coalition said the nominees' stories "exemplify mentorship, community service and the breaking of barriers in their respective fields."

Inductees for the 2025 Loudoun Women’s Hall of Fame will be chosen from the list of 17 nominees. The Hall of Fame Inductee and Award Luncheon for the honorees is planned for May 13 at the River Creek Club.

Nominees are:

• Samantha Clarke, CEO, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
• Carmen Felder, president, 89 Ways to Give Foundation
• Heather Gottlieb, social justice advocate and activist, One Love Loudoun
• Rebecca Hoey, director of Legal Services/Family Law Attorney, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services
• Lisa Jones, CEO, Silence No More Movement
• Ashley D. Koranteng, owner and general manager, Virginia Vitesse
• Nesrine Z. Lakis, owner, Bodyfit20
• Maureen Miller, artistic director, Loudoun School of Ballet & Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company
• Rae H. Mitchell, chief of schools, Loudoun County Public Schools
• Jennifer Montgomery, president and CEO, Loudoun Hunger Relief
• Danielle Nadler, executive director, Loudoun Education Foundation
• Katie Schneider, president, TMMG Promos
• Adalene “Nene” Spivy, CEO, Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation
• Kim Tapper, co-founder and executive director, A Place To Be
• Breana Turner, women's health researcher and advocate
• Crystal Lilly-Wheeler, chief people officer, KG&P Strategies
• Laurie Young, executive director, Legacy Farms

Tickets for the May 13 luncheon are available to purchase. Sponsors of the program include Backflow Technology, Stacey Metcalfe and You’ve Got Maids of Northern Virginia. More sponsorship opportunities are available.