Contact Us

Heather Schafer, CAE
Executive Director
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(hschafer@nvfc.org)

Heather Schafer joined the NVFC staff in 1993 and has served as the Executive Director since 1994. She manages all internal and external operations and is the organization’s chief fundraiser. She previously worked for the Chief of Staff during the Clinton administration and for FEMA during Hurricane Andrew. Heather graduated from Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Nonprofit and Association Management at the University of Maryland.

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(meg@nvfc.org)

 

Meg Goldberg serves as Office Manager for the NVFC and also handles Board Meeting planning. Prior to joining the NVFC in 2010, Meg served as the Office Administrator for a church organization and before that had a successful career in association marketing. She also previously served as Program Coordinator for the Tobacco Institute with a focus on fire service projects.

Kimberly Ettinger
Director of Communications
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(kettinger@nvfc.org)

Kimberly Ettinger joined the NVFC team in 2006. She is the main media contact and oversees the Council's communications endeavors, including publications, web sites, and marketing initiatives. Previously, Kimberly served as the communications and development specialist at another DC-based nonprofit, and before that she worked for a newspaper in Newport News, VA. She graduated with a B.A. in History from The College of William and Mary and received her M.A. in Public Communications from American University.

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(lmoon@firecorps.org)

Lori Moon assists with the implementation of the Fire Corps Program. Before taking this position in 2006, Lori served with Fire Corps at the grassroots level as Fire Corps Team Leader for Johnson County Rural Fire District #1 in Clarksville, AR. Originally from Rogers, AR, Lori attended the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville where she received a B.S. in Marketing.

Allison Moore
Fire Corps Program Coordinator
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(amoore@nvfc.org)

Allison Moore has been a member of the NVFC staff since 2007. As Program Coordinator, she assists with the implementation of the Fire Corps program. She also assists Dave Finger in furthering the legislative goals of the NVFC; her focus areas include EMS , wildland, and radio/wireless issues. Allison received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Mercyhurst College and her M.P.S. in Political Management at George Washington University .

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(rachel@nvfc.org)

Rachel Higginbotham joined the NVFC team in 2007 and is the point of contact for the National Junior Firefighter Program. Rachel is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where she received her B.A. in International Studies, with a focus on business and communications.

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(malito@nvfc.org)

Melaku Alito has an M.A. in Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, Devry University, Maryland. Joining the NVFC in 2007, Melaku handles financial reporting, account reconciliation, budget development, payroll, Accounts payable and receivable, and audit preparation.

Susan Dyer
443-994-3350
(advertising@nvfc.org)

Susan Dyer provides graphic design services for the NVFC, including the Dispatch and Pulse newsletters. Susan is also the point of contact for all advertising inquiries.