DOS SANTOS BOARD of DIRECTORS
THE REVEREND LINDA ROGERS - CHAIR
Linda has devoted her adult life to the service of others. Her dedication is especially evident in her work with the Episcopal Church, where she became ordained and currently serves as a deacon. Most recently, Linda was called to the responsibilities of Deacon in Charge at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Pungoteague. Linda’s interest in the work of Dos Santos demonstrates her ongoing passion for service and leadership within her community.
Before pursuing ordained ministry, Linda built a career as a registered public health nurse in Detroit, MI, and was a Board-Certified Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She later established and maintained a private counseling practice in Philadelphia, providing psychotherapy services to adults and couples.
Linda’s life has been enriched by extensive travel, a result of her husband’s career. Together, they have lived in various parts of the US and Europe. In 2002, seeking tranquility and the serene beauty of the region, Linda and her husband became permanent residents of the Eastern Shore.
HENRY A. (HANK) TERHUNE - CO-CHAIR / VILLAGE NEIGHBORS REPRESENTATIVE
Hank is an attorney who recently retired from a large law firm, where he practiced in its Washington DC office for more than 30 years. For eight years prior to joining the firm, he worked in Congress.
For the past several years, Hank has volunteered with Dos Santos, where he can often be seen organizing the thrift store warehouse and helping to unload and load furniture. We don’t know what we would do without Hank’s organizational skills and ready smile.
Hank (and his wife, Mary, who is also a key Dos Santos volunteer) is a full-time resident of Chincoteague Island. On Chincoteague, he volunteers at Manna Café and at Village Neighbors, where he currently serves as Board President.
BETTY MARINER - VICE CHAIR/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Betty is a retired ESL teacher and administrator with a long history of community service and leadership. For more than two decades, she and her husband, Peter, served as foster parents to unaccompanied minors in the Richmond, Virginia area while raising their two biological children.
After moving to the Eastern Shore in 2001, Betty became deeply involved in St. George’s Episcopal Church, where she served as President of the women’s group, Convocation President, and later Treasurer of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women. She and Peter have also been active members of the Habitat for Humanity Board, where Betty served as President and helped lead community initiatives such as the annual garden tour.
Following her time with Habitat, Betty served on the Eastern Shore Literacy Council Board, supporting tutoring programs and serving a term as President. As Chair of Dos Santos for six years, Betty helped guide the organization through significant growth while strengthening its ability to meet evolving community needs.
STACY RHODES - AWAC REPRESENTATIVE
Stacy is a resident of Chincoteague, Virginia, with more than 40 years of public service experience. He spent much of his career working in six developing countries—including Bolivia, Haiti, and Guatemala—through the Peace Corps and as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
In addition to his role with Dos Santos, Stacy is involved with the Agricultural Workers Advocacy Coalition (AWAC) and previously served on the board of Global Communities, a nonprofit organization addressing complex challenges in humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion.
Stacy and his wife, Trish, are the proud grandparents of five and enjoy staying active in their community.
VIVIAN MONTANO - AWAC REPRESENTATIVE
Vivian was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and attended the American Cooperative School, where she became immersed in American culture at an early age. She earned her International Baccalaureate degree in International Relations with a minor in Economics.
She began her career in institutional finance with Symmetry Partners and later worked for Refco, then the largest broker on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In 1997, Vivian co-founded Luna Maya with her sister, the first Bolivian/Mexican fusion restaurant in Hampton Roads and one of the region’s most beloved establishments.
In addition to her leadership role with Dos Santos, Vivian serves on the board of multiple organizations.
Vivian lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, Steve, and their son, Alejandro. She enjoys traveling with her family, exploring other cultures through art and food, practicing kickboxing, and spending time outdoors along coastal Virginia.
BABS NEFF - EASTERN SHORE CHAPEL REPRESENTATIVE
Babs grew up on the Eastern Shore and will always consider it home. A graduate of Onancock High School and the University of Virginia, Babs is a retired real estate broker. She currently resides in Virginia Beach and is an active member of Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, where she serves on several committees.
Babs has an extensive history of organizational leadership and has served on the Board of Directors and leadership committees of multiple organizations, including YMCA’s Camp Silver Beach and the United States Golf Association’s Women’s Committee.
Her involvement with Dos Santos reflects a desire to give back to the Shore and support those who are struggling here.
PAUL GROSSMAN - EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL REPRESENTATIVE
Paul is a retired engineer whose career involved working in the nuclear power industry. He currently lives with his wife, Barbara, in Cape Charles, VA.
Paul is an engaged member of the Cape Charles and Eastern Shore communities. In addition to his role with Dos Santos, he currently serves as a member of the Cape Charles Town Council, of the Northampton County Economic Development Authority, and of the Eastern Shore Ground Water Committee.
Paul comes to Dos Santos through the Cape Charles Emmanuel Episcopal Church, where he serves as church treasurer and as a lay eucharistic minister.
SUSAN MARINER - ESCADV REPRESENTATIVE
Susan became involved with Dos Santos in 2022 as a designer and co-founder of the Dos Santos Thrift Store. She now creates earrings for the jewelry section of the store and runs the Dos Santos website. She currently serves as the Sexual Assault Advocate at the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV), leads the Eastern Shore's Coordinated Community Response Team against sexual and domestic violence, and acts as a liaison between ESCADV and Dos Santos.
Prior to her work in advocacy, Susan had a 20-year career as a self-employed metal artist, with her work featured in more than 200 galleries and fine gift shops across the United States, Europe, and Japan. She has also served in leadership roles for fundraising events and art festivals throughout the Hampton Roads region.
Susan feels blessed to live on Pungoteague Creek in Onancock, where she enjoys organic gardening, kayaking, and spending time with her young adult children and two rescue kitties.
JEANNE REYNOLDS - CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE
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Not Pictured:
SUSAN R. COLPITTS - TREASURER
REV. JUDY WORTHINGTON - SECRETARY
MARIA ESCALANTE - IGLESIA EL CANDELARO DE ORO
ASHLEY BOGGS - ANEC REPRESENTATIVE
JANETTE CRUMLEY - OLD DONATION EPISCOPAL REPRESENTATIVE
AUBREY ROWLAND - NORFOLK ACADEMY REPRESENTATIVE
ALEX ZANE - ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL REPRESENTATIVE