Kevin O’Halloran, Executive Director
Kevin O’Halloran became Executive Director of VCCA in February 2020, after being appointed as Interim Executive Director in August 2019 and Board Treasurer in November 2018. He brings more than 30 years of nonprofit management and fundraising experience to the role. He holds an A.B from Harvard and an M.A. from the University of Virginia.
Sheila Gulley Pleasants, Deputy Director/Director of Artists’ Services
Sheila Gulley Pleasants has served VCCA since 1989 when she moved from New York City to Mt. San Angelo to become residential staff with her husband Craig. She holds an M.A. in French from New York University, an M.Ed. in English from Converse College, and a B.A. in French from Wake Forest University.
Director of Dining Services
Katy Murray, Meriwether Godsey
Director of Annual Giving & Board Liaison
Mayalin Quiñones
Assistant Director of Artists’ Services
Dana Jones
Office Assistant
Lillian Merritt
Finance Manager
Leigh Trippe
Housekeepers
Patsy Parrish
Linda Pugh
Resident Fellow
Paige Critcher
Richmond Office
Director of Communications
Kim Doty
Grants & Outreach Manager
Shawn Washington
Le Moulin à Nef
Resident Director
Cheryl Fortier
Housekeeper and Cook
Fatiha Boukhris
Facilities Staff
Sabine van den Bergh
Support Staff
John Alexander