Under Construction Junior Board

SafeSpot’s Junior Board is comprised of passionate volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to support our mission. Junior Board members help raise funds, build community awareness, and engage their peers in our efforts to support child survivors and their families as they seek justice, build safety, and begin the journey to healing.

Nolan Dee, President

Nolan Dee graduated from Wofford College in 2020 with a degree in History and Finance. Since graduating college, Nolan has worked in the real estate development industry with Bonaventure Realty Group. He is currently a senior analyst with Bonaventure overseeing multifamily development initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with family and friends

Ryan Klaff, Vice President

Ryan Klaff is a Development Associate at Hoffman & Associates, a full-service multifamily development and investment company based out of Alexandria, Virginia. He earned his BS in Finance at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. Ryan grew up in Northern Virginia and now resides in Washington, D.C. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family & friends, and trying new restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area.

James McKay, Secretary

James McKay is a TBD

Andrew McClellan, Fundraising Committee Chair

Andrew McClellan is a TBD

Benjamin Callanan, Governance Committee Chair

Benjamin Callanan is a TBD

Nick DiChiara, Director at Large

Nick DiChiara graduated from Colgate University in 2016 with a degree in Economics. Since graduating college, Nick has worked in the commercial real estate industry as a broker. He is currently a Managing Director with Savills and assists companies and associations with real estate strategic planning, site selection, and negotiation. Nick was the president of the Junior Board from 2021-2024 and served as a chair of the SafeSpot 5k Committee in 2021 and 2022. Nick works in Tysons, VA and lives in Arlington, VA.

Rick Gibson, Director at Large

Rick Gibson is a Wealth Advisor at Mercer Advisors in McLean, Virginia. . He earned his BS in Applied Economic Management with a minor in Business from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Rick grew up in Southwest Virginia and now resides in Vienna, Virginia, with his wife, Lauren. He enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

If you are interested in joining the Junior Board, please contact Heather O’Malley, Chief Executive Officer, at Homalley@SafeSpotFairfax.org.

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