The Board
Julien Chirouze
A graduate from the Institute of Political Science of Paris, Mr. Chirouze has worked in the field of management consulting both in the USA and in France. He has volunteered for several years with Action Contre la Faim (Action Against Hunger) and currently works for the American Red Cross in Washington, DC.
Geraldine Dalzell-Payne, Treasurer of the Board
Arlington, VA
Ms. Dalzell-Payne, a graduate of George Washington University, worked at the World Bank for 25 years in Treasury Operations. Born in London, England, and raised in Germany, she has traveled extensively throughout the Indian Subcontinent.
Laura Huennekens
Arlington, VA
Ms. Huennekens is a social worker who currently works with youth and families for the Arlington VA Public Schools. She also serves on the Board of the Marjorie Hughes Fund for Children, which serves the medical needs of low-income students. Her interests include Jewish culture and music, international cooking, and politics. She greatly admires the grass roots, direct services aspects of Forgotten Children's work.
Michael J. Remington, Esq.
President of the Board & Secretary
Arlington, VA
Mr. Remington has been a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Ivory Coast, West Africa; a Fulbright Scholar in Paris, France; and a consultant to the Asia Foundation, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Library of Congress. He received his B.S. and J.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Remington is a practicing lawyer with the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, in Washington, DC, and serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Catholic University Columbus Law School and the George Mason University Law School.
David M. Rothenberg, Esq., Chief Executive Officer
Washington, DC.
Mr. Rothenberg joined MDLinx as CEO in June 1999. He previously worked for the Corporate Industries Group at the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, & Garrison and also served as an economic adviser at the U.S. Department of State. Dave received his A.B. from Princeton University, his M. Phil. from the University of Cambridge, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. As CEO of MDLinx, he leads the company's strategic direction, oversees the implementation of MDLinx's network of 34 portals, and develops the company's strong network of relationships.
David M. Stone
Arlington, VA
A retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Stone is currently President of Safety and Security for Smart and Connected Communities, Cisco Globalization Offices, Cisco Systems Inc., in Bangalore, India. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy, and M.A. from the Naval War College. Mr. Stone is a former Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration. Throughout his entire career he has assumed tough assignments and achieved transformational results. He has special interests in the education of young people.
Ms. Faith Stone
Arlington, VA
A 1977 graduate of Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, Ms. Stone received her B.A. in Early Childhood Education. Throughout the last three decades, she has served in a wide range of education related positions where she has focused on helping children grow and reach their full potential. Ms. Stone has also been active in grass-roots organizations that care for stray and abandoned animals. Additionally, from 1977 to 2002 , she provided support services to the spouses and families of U.S. military service-members who were separated for many months from their loved ones due to extended military deployments.
Kathleen M. Walsh
Bethesda, MD
Ms. Walsh is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with a BSFS and a Certificate in Contemporary Arab Studies. A real estate and equity investor, she is actively involved with numerous cultural organizations, frequently acts as a host mother to visiting international students, and volunteers regularly with teens and adults with developmental disabilities for which she received the 2002 Patricia Sullivan Award for Outstanding Volunteer Services.