Mary Bees
Executive Director
Ms. Jones is a passionate certified personal fitness trainer who has been serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities for over 5 years. She has been an active participant in the disability community since childhood. Denise learned American Sign Language (ASL) in elementary school and continued her ASL studies at Seton Hall University and Gallaudet University. She obtained a B.A. in Communication from Seton Hall University.
Pastor Tom Knoll
Treasurer
Reverend Knoll is retired from ministry and previously served on the Pastoral staff of First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington D.C. He is a licensed and board certified social worker and was the Executive Director of Community Life Services, a parish based social service ministry, from 1982-2002. He holds numerous board positions including with the Capital Area Asset Building Corp., Trinity Landholding Corporation, New Course Restaurant & Catering, and the Urban Alliance. He received a BA in Psychology/Sociology and Theology from Concordia College, an M.Div. from Christ Seminary and an MSW from St. Louis University.
Heather Paradise Secretary
Maggie Angevine
Board Member
Ms. Paradise is a former Coast Guard
pilot and non-profit administrator. She is a member of First Trinity Lutheran Church and has enjoyed participating in Lifeline programming over the years. She looks forward to working with the Lifeline community more fully as a board member. She received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the US Coast Guard Academy and a Graduate Certificate in Adult Education from University of the District of Columbia
Ms. Angevine is the Public Relations Coordinator for the American Staffing Association, a nonprofit where she has worked since graduating college in 2022. She graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science. Maggie has had a strong passion for community service, involvement, and advocacy since high school.
Sandra Jackson
Board Member
Mr. Jackson is an adult with a developmental disability and a very active volunteer for various non profits in the DC area. He is involved with the self-advocacy group Project ACTION!.
John Priebe
Board Member
Mr. Priebe worked for the U.S. Bureau of the Census for over 40 years. He is a founding board member of Lifeline and very active with his church community at First Trinity Lutheran Church. He also serves on the Board of Largo Landing Fellowship House, one of the rent subsidized houses for low income persons run by Fellowship Square. He received a BS in Economics from South Dakota State University.
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Jane Pinsky
Board Member
Jane Pinsky is an upcoming third-year student at American University, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Jewish Studies. Jane is from Deerfield, Illinois, and has experience in the nonprofit sector. She has a strong passion for fundraising and advocacy. In Summer 2024, Jane was an Events, Social Media, and Marketing Intern for Lifeline Partnership.
Tom Roschke
Board Member
Mr. Roschke held positions primarily as a computer programmer and information analyst for a variety of companies and clients including the US Treasury, MCI Communications, SHL Systemhouse, Compuware, Inc, and the Federal National Mortgage Corporation. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in India. He received a BA in Liberal Arts from Concordia College, an MA in Psychology from Wake Forest University and an MA in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University. He served as Lifeline’s Treasurer from 2007 to 2019.
Crystal Thomas
Board Member
Erica Thomas
Board Member
Ms. Thomas is the Program Manager for the State Office of Policy, Planning and Innovation at the District of Columbia’s Department on Disability Services. Previously, she worked in Arlington County Department of Human Services for over ten years where she was responsible for development and implementation of policies and procedures, coordinating with partner agencies in the community and at the state and federal level, representing the agency at public meetings. Prior to joining Arlington County, Crystal had three years experience with an IDD provider in DC as the Director of Operations. Crystal began her human service career while she was still in college, as a youth counselor at the National Center for Children and Families. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park; a Master’s Degree in Human Sciences and Psychology from Hood College; and a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University.
Erica Thomas is the Education and Outreach Manager at RCM of Washington, with over 20 years of experience in the disability services field. She is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities, particularly in employment supports, fostering healthy relationships, and promoting overall wellness. Erica enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring the world through travel and new experiences.
Reverend Judith VanOsdol Board Member
The Rev. Judith VanOsdol is an ordained pastor in the ELCA, serving as the pastor of First Trinity since 2021. She previously served in parishes in Upstate and Metro New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Buenos Aires. She also served as Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop in the Upstate NY and Rocky Mountain synods. Pastor VanOsdol’s global mission service includes working in parish and synodical ministry in Argentina and as Program Director with the Latin American Council of Churches, forming ecumenical leadership teams with churches across Latin America to promote gender justice with a human rights focus. She later served as Program Executive for Gender Justice and Women’s Empowerment for the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, Switzerland. Rev. VanOsdol has published books together with other leaders of gender justice teams in Latin America and brings a passion for our shared baptismal call to live out our faith in daily life. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language and Linguistics and a Masters of Divinity (MDiv). She loves music and recharges by singing, walking, hiking, and exploring God’s gift of nature and the wonderful cultural offerings of Washington, DC.
Susie King
Board Member
Ms. King worked with the District of Columbia Department of Human Service’s Family Services Administration in positions that included Social Science/Child Care Specialist, Contract Administrator and Policy Analyst. She received a BA degree in Sociology from Wilberforce University and a MA degree in Teaching from the University of the District of Columbia. As the parent of an adult with developmental disabilities, she has been active with organizations such as DC Parents and Friends of Children with Special Needs, the DC Developmental Disabilities Council and the Inclusion Research Institute.
L. Thomas Mangrum Board Member
Mr. Mangrum is an adult with a developmental disability. He is an active advocate for adults with developmental disabilities.
Nick Deeds
Summer Intern
Nick Deeds is in his last year of studying Business Marketing at the University of Maryland Shady Grove campus. He lives in Bethesda and hopes to stay local for the foreseeable future. He has passion for entrepreneurship and owns an estate liquidation business. He dedicates himself to being honest and sympathetic towards people he works with.
Alex Loux
Summer Intern
Alex is a combined degree student at George Washington University, where she is earning a Bachelor’s in Human Services and Social Justice (HSSJ) and History, with a minor in American Studies, along with a Master’s in Public Administration. She is currently serving as the Events, Social Media, and Marketing Intern at Lifeline Partnership for Summer 2025, building on her experience from the same role in Summer 2024. Alex is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and in the future, she plans on pursuing a career in the human services field.
Mary Moxley has a heart for service and has worked for many years within the Developmental Disability/Intellectual Disability community in various capacities in residential, vocational, school and administrative settings. She has been instrumental in creating programming for the community, from lesson and plan development to organizing events to developing budgets. Mary is a passionate advocate for ensuring that the needs, goals, desires and wants of Lifeline participants are met; her years working in day to day direct service and the provider sector give her invaluable insight as Lifeline delivers its programs. Mary received an AAS in Human Services - Mental Health from Chesapeake College and her BSW from Salisbury University.
Denise Jones
President
Andy Hackett
Vice President
Mr. Hackett is Vice President and Manager of DC operations for Cogency Global. Andy comes to Lifeline having experienced the joys and challenges of working with folks with developmental disabilities with a family member and close family friends. He received the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award from Lifeline.
Michelle Hawkins
Board Member
LeRoy Jackson
Board Member