Leading the way to a clean Potomac River: Meet our new Board leadership
/We are excited to introduce our new Board Chair and Vice-Chair
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Potomac Conservancy benefits tremendously from the experience and expertise that our talented Board of Directors contributes to our clean water achievements. We are privileged to be guided by this dedicated group of cross-sector leaders in the Potomac River region, all of whom serve in a volunteer capacity.
As we head into an exciting year of opportunities to restore our lands and streams, we are thrilled to announce our new Board Chair and Vice-Chair.
John Froemming, Board Chair
John Froemming is a nationally recognized intellectual property trial lawyer and a registered patent attorney at the global law firm of Jones Day.
For John, the Potomac River is a place of renewal and resolve, where he trains almost daily in season with the Potomac Boat Club's competitive sculling team and, in the winter, runs and cross-country skis along its banks.
John has served on Potomac Conservancy's Board of Directors since 2019.
“The Potomac River is the life force of our region. Five million people rely on it for their water. It is up to all of us to make sure it thrives. At this critical time in the river’s recovery, protecting our tributaries and natural places is a top priority for our community. I am proud to lead Potomac Conservancy’s Board to serve our beautiful river and the people, businesses, and wildlife that depend on it.”
Georgia Chafee Nassikas, Board Vice-Chair
Georgia Chafee Nassikas is a professional artist with paintings in collections across the country and world, including in the US State Department Art in Embassies Program. Her works in wax and oil reflect her environmental and political engagement. The Potomac River plays a creative force in many of her paintings.
Georgia has served in leadership positions on non-profit boards focused on the environment and the arts. She currently serves on the executive committee of Woodwell Climate Research Center.
Georgia joined Potomac Conservancy's Board of Directors in 2016.
“The varying landscapes, streams, and habitats of the Potomac River are vital to this region. I believe deeply in Potomac Conservancy’s mission to restore and protect the river in order to provide clean water and a conserved watershed.”
We are incredibly thankful to John, Georgia, and our entire Board of Directors for their invaluable service to our organization! Together, we'll achieve clean, fishable, and swimmable waters in our lifetime.
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