Maristeve Bradley, Chair
Maristeve Bradley is president and founder of Marketing & Strategic Business Solutions, a consulting firm serving nonprofits and small businesses. She has extensive executive business leadership experience with businesses, including Bank of America and Access National Bank (now Atlantic Union). Maristeve also serves on the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Initiative (formerly co-chair) and the DEIA Committee and formerly serving on the Main Street Child Development Center Board and Loudoun Pediatric Obesity Coalition. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration with a Psychology minor from George Washington University. It is an honor to serve on the Legacy Farms Board of Directors.
Deiadre Rauch, VICE CHAIR
Deiadre Rauch is an Executive Leadership Coach and facilitator. She has a passion for working with corporate and non-profit organizations to help leaders and teams increase their authentic leadership. Deiadre has over 30 years of corporate and non-profit business experience, starting off her career as an engineer for ExxonMobil. She is experienced in Fundraising and Development, has a passion for helping non-profit organizations raise funds for their cause. Deiadre and her husband Tom have three boys in their 20's. Their youngest son Lucas is an apprentice at Legacy Farms.
natasha mcgrath, Treasurer
Natasha McGrath is the President and CEO of You’ve Got Maids of Northern Virginia, a residential cleaning franchise serving Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. With a degree in Accounting and Finance and more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality management industry, Natasha brings extensive financial, operational, and leadership expertise to her business.
A respected business and civic leader, Natasha serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, and several local nonprofits.
Colleen Lovelace, Secretary
Colleen Lovelace has deep roots in Northern Virginia. She grew up in Fairfax County but has lived in Leesburg for 30+ years. She received her BS from James Madison University in Business and Computers and spent over 20 years as a Systems Engineer, selling and installing network software for federal agencies. Her passions are rooted in the service dog community, where she serves as a puppy raiser for Heeling House. She volunteers her time as a mentor and judge for the Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Loudoun Youth’s Step-Up Loudoun program, and the Virginia DECA program.
Ian Shanholtz: Board member
Ian’s leadership is focused on supporting our expanding neurodivergent staff, apprentices, mentors, and Board Members in developing neurodiversity advocacy and messaging that is both empowering and authentic based on personal experience. He also brings entrepreneurial agriculture experience and unbridled enthusiasm to Legacy Farms. He proudly self-identifies as neurodivergent. In fact, he wears it as a badge of honor that his lifelong perceived learning disability makes him a man of strong character today.
Paul Wilkinson: Board Member
Paul has over 25+ years of experience in technical and leadership positions supporting commercial, federal and DoD programs. Paul is the Executive Vice President of Business Development at 1901 Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, leading Business Development, Capture Management, Marketing and Partner Channels. Paul graduated from George Mason University with BS in Finance.
Lawrence Korchnak: Board Member
Lawrence is the Founder and Principal of BLOQQ, a consulting firm that helps early-stage and mission-driven organizations grow effectively and efficiently. His career includes leadership roles at major global publishing companies and with startups focused on helping underserved communities. Lawrence has guided organizations from product launch to sustainable revenue, including successful acquisitions and exits. He has also served as a nonprofit executive in the developmental disability community and in board governance roles, with responsibility for both earned and contributed revenue, leading donor, foundation, sales, and consulting strategies.
lindsay muirhead, Ed.d.: Board Member
Lindsay is the Founder of Parkway HR Group, LLC, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, and business operations. She has extensive experience advising nonprofit and private-sector leaders and serves as an adjunct professor at colleges in Northern Virginia. Lindsay holds a doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Innovation, as well as graduate and undergraduate degrees in business. She believes meaningful work provides purpose, dignity, and belonging, and is excited to support Legacy Farms’ mission of creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to contribute their strengths and thrive.
Advisory Council
John Keeling: Chair, Growth & Development committee
John is a Senior Vice President with the Motley Fool in Alexandria, VA. John has over twenty years of experience in consumer online services and enterprise software, including group project management, strategic business planning, and developing strategic business partnerships. John received his Master’s from Virginia Tech, and his PhD from Stanford University. His son is a junior staff member at Legacy Farms.
Harish Bikmal
Harish is a Senior Director of Product Management at Equifax Inc., and Co-Founder of Zenaviv. Harish has built and launched multiple products for teachers and parents to help kids on the autism spectrum. Harish holds an MBA from Duke University and an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. Harish’s son is an artist at Zenaviv and an apprentice at Legacy Farms.
Deb Haynes Swider
Deb is Owner & Chief Strategist of Loud & Clear Marketing, LLC. She has helped companies across the United States, including trade associations in the DC metro area, non-profit organizations who are changing the world, and politicians. A recovering lawyer, she also knows how to run the operations of a business. She's good at giving orders, making plans, and executing them. She has a Master's degree in foreign policy.
ADAM BELL: Co-Chair Ambassador Circle
After being an ongoing volunteer, Adam joined the Board of Directors in the summer of 2019. He is a lifetime resident of Leesburg and an alumnus of Loudoun County High School. For over 20 years, Adam has been employed at the Ida Lee Recreation Center and is described by many as a public relations expert, devoted community member, and tireless team player.
Martha Schonberger: Our Beloved Founder
Martha founded Legacy Farms in 2012 along with a committed group of public school teachers, parents, and community members. She was active in initiating Legacy Farms as a summer program, and began handing over the nonprofit to Laurie Young and Billie Jo Bevan in 2019, while remaining active on our Board until her passing in 2022.
Martha held a Masters in Environmental Law and Public Policy, and was a high school Special Education Teacher in Loudoun County. She worked with students with ASD from ages 5-22. Her autism program specialized in vocational training, providing work experience, and successfully integrating her students into the community.