Board of Directors

I recently moved to Leesburg, Virginia from Washington State where I worked in Alaska and the West Coast as a navigator on commercial ships. As a novice fly fisher, I’m very happy to have found Chesapeake Women Anglers! This community has welcomed me with open arms and has provided many opportunities to fly fish with women of all skill levels. I’ve learned so much already and look forward to serving as President for the upcoming season.

Fly fishing is an incredible sport and an addictive pastime. One that I discovered somewhat late in life when I caught my first trout, a beautiful brookie, at the end of 2020. From then I was hooked! I’m happiest trout hunting in spring creeks and mountain streams and have become a fly-casting devotee.

CWA gives me amazing opportunities to fish with other like-minded women in a supportive and encouraging group. I’m focused on promoting our club to encourage others to discover fly fishing and explore the rivers and streams in the remarkable Chesapeake Bay watershed. It’s all about connecting, sharing, learning and laughing – long into the future.

My husband and I took up fly fishing in 2004, and shortly thereafter, I discovered CWA. The mission of opening the sport of fly fishing to women really appealed to me, and I have been active in the club for many years as board Secretary, teaching at clinics, and leading outings to Montana. This new board will open up new opportunities and I look forward very much to being part of the fun.

I am the Director of Finance for a manufacturing company located close to BWI. I’ve worked in both public and corporate accounting since 2000 and received my CPA license in 2010. In 2019 I told my daughter that I was interested in fly fishing, and she had heard about CWA. I attended a CWA event that spring, equipment was provided, and all the women just casually walked hip deep into the water. I knew I found my people. I caught a fish that day too! Loved it!

I am a high school, special education math teacher in Arlington County and I absolutely love my job. I got into fly fishing during the pandemic and have been “hooked” since.  I love the active nature of casting and the peacefulness of walking the rivers. Big dreams of fishing in Montana and out west in a camper traveling to different rivers!

Denise began fly fishing in 2015 after taking an Orvis 101 course at the encouragement of a friend. Fly fishing easily melded with her interests in hiking, camping and traveling and it has become her passion.
In “real life”, Denise is a pediatric physical therapist who has been working in the public school system for the past 36 years, providing services to children with disabilities and their families. Her specialty is the birth to 5 population. Fulfilling a life-long dream to teach and give back to the profession, she recently secured a position as an adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at South College in Knoxville TN.
She joined CWA in 2016 after looking for a women’s group in the area and enjoys traveling with many new fishing “buddies”. She has traveled all over the US (and Scotland) in search of native, wild trout which are lovingly admired and then gently released back to their home.