Meet Our Board
Teresa Rutledge
Shelley Davenport
Shelley Davenport
President
Teresa Rutledge took over the role of President in May 2022 after serving
as LMU's Treasurer.
Teresa raised her two boys, Matt and Mark Wilson, in the Northern Virginia area. During this time, she witnessed how many kids and adults benefited from LiftMeUp!, and is grateful to now be part of this special place.
Teresa retired in
President
Teresa Rutledge took over the role of President in May 2022 after serving
as LMU's Treasurer.
Teresa raised her two boys, Matt and Mark Wilson, in the Northern Virginia area. During this time, she witnessed how many kids and adults benefited from LiftMeUp!, and is grateful to now be part of this special place.
Teresa retired in 2021 after a 41-year career as a banking regulator, half of that time spent as Director for International Banking Supervision
at the Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency.
Shelley Davenport
Shelley Davenport
Shelley Davenport
Vice President
On the board since 2018, Shelley now serves as Vice President. Her charter is community outreach to expand the presence of LiftMeUp! in Northern Virginia.
After having an accomplished career in information technology, Shelley pursued a passion of a lifetime and launched her own interior design firm in 2014.
Since moving to Gre
Vice President
On the board since 2018, Shelley now serves as Vice President. Her charter is community outreach to expand the presence of LiftMeUp! in Northern Virginia.
After having an accomplished career in information technology, Shelley pursued a passion of a lifetime and launched her own interior design firm in 2014.
Since moving to Great Falls, Shelley is active in many clubs and enjoys volunteering for LiftMeUp! with her husband, Raymond and son, Mason.
Claire Abbott
Claire Abbott
Claire Abbott
Secretary
Claire Abbott is a Certified Disability Management Specialist, and an active Registered Nurse, working in the field of Case Management and Disability Management.
Claire has been active with LiftMeUp! events for several years. She is an avid horse enthusiast herself, plays polo and resides in Great Falls.
Don Weyback
Claire Abbott
Claire Abbott
Treasurer
Don began volunteering at Lift Me Up! in 2019, assisting instructors with riders and getting to know the herd. He developed a deep appreciation for the benefits the program brings to participants, and now as a board member is seeking to further strengthen its financial position to broaden its reach and impact through the communit
Treasurer
Don began volunteering at Lift Me Up! in 2019, assisting instructors with riders and getting to know the herd. He developed a deep appreciation for the benefits the program brings to participants, and now as a board member is seeking to further strengthen its financial position to broaden its reach and impact through the community.
Don enjoys golf, traveling to new places, and spending as much time as possible with his two grown children, Matt and Katherine.
Don lives in Great Falls, VA with his wife and is retired from a career in the finance and banking industry. He received an MBA in business from The George Washington University and a B.A in economics from the University of Maryland.
About Us
Roz Drayer
Silvie Stankova
Silvie Stankova
Member at Large
Roz has been a long-time leader at Lift Me Up! including holding the office of president and Gala Chair many times over. She has a strong commitment to volunteering
and sponsoring organizations
in the Great Falls community.
Roz works at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and holds the distinction of receiving the Northern
Member at Large
Roz has been a long-time leader at Lift Me Up! including holding the office of president and Gala Chair many times over. She has a strong commitment to volunteering
and sponsoring organizations
in the Great Falls community.
Roz works at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and holds the distinction of receiving the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, Lifetime Top Producer Award. Roz’s degree and experience in business management, combined with her negotiating skills, show her uncompromising determination to deliver top caliber service.
Roz is an accomplished equestrian and an avid golfer.
Silvie Stankova
Silvie Stankova
Silvie Stankova
Member at Large
Silvie Stankova joined the board at the beginning of 2022. She is an avid philanthropist and brings years of experience volunteering for different nonprofits in the DMV area.
Since moving to Great Falls in 2019, Silvie has taken interest in horseback riding, and regularly volunteers to help out some local horse owners in
Member at Large
Silvie Stankova joined the board at the beginning of 2022. She is an avid philanthropist and brings years of experience volunteering for different nonprofits in the DMV area.
Since moving to Great Falls in 2019, Silvie has taken interest in horseback riding, and regularly volunteers to help out some local horse owners in her neighborhood.
As a prior Operations Manager and Exec Assistant to the CEO and founder of a local Government Contracting company, Silvie has a keen awareness for what makes organizations run effectively. Her years of back office management, problem solving skills, and attention to detail are well suited to help support LIft Me Up and its ongoing goal to help support those in need.
Silvie has two children and can be seen regularly supporting community and philanthropic events here in Great Falls.