Nancy Mellon became Executive Director of the Potomac River Clinic in 2010 when the Potomac River Clinic partnered and co-located with The River School. Nancy founded The River School in April 1999 and has served as its Head of School since the School’s opening in January 2000. She earned a master’s degree in Developmental Psychology…

Julie Bedford-Vanderbilt is a communications, graphic design and marketing specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington, D.C. She has over 30 years’ experience working on strategic, results-oriented projects for government agencies, not-for-profit and private sector entities. Julie has been on the Potomac River Clinics’ (PRC) Board of Directors for over two years…

Jaynie Lilley is an appellate litigator, who has worked in public service for over 15 years. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in public and international affairs from Princeton University, where she served as a Cub Scout leader at a residential school for…

Sarah Halpert, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and has a private practice in the DMV area. She has worked in a number of local counseling centers as well as a group practice providing clinical services, including individual psychotherapy and supervision, to a diverse client population. Dr. Halpert is a native Washingtonian and received her B.S.…

Hendi joined the Potomac River Clinic board in 2018. She is a Senior Technical Writer at Altarum, a non-profit dedicated to improving the health of people with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. Hendi earned her masters degree in public health from the George Washington University in 1998, and has…

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Chinwe Owunna is a healthcare professional and program management leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and public health sectors. She currently serves as a management consultant with General Dynamics Information Technology, partnering with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to deliver enterprise-wide regulatory IT solutions that modernize operations and enhance regulatory outcomes.…

Courtney Raizman, MD is an Otolaryngologist who stepped back from clinical practice in 2022. Prior to that, she practiced in Northern Virginia for eight years, treating a full range of general Ear, Nose, and Throat problems in all patients, with a particular interest in pediatric otolaryngology. Dr. Raizman completed her undergraduate education at Princeton University.…

Christina Scarmeas is the Chief Marketing Officer of Mogli Technologies. Her son Christian began his journey at PRC and The River School in 2008. He received his first cochlear implant at 22 months and by 5 years old was a successful bilateral recipient. She is a passionate advocate for the clinic and the diverse and…

Bob Stang is a partner with Husch Blackwell, where his practice focuses on customs and international trade law. He brings over 40 years of experience to a wide range of issues affecting inbound and outbound goods. Before joining Husch Blackwell, Bob was a member of the global trade practice group of an Am Law 100…