Notre Dame Academy

Board of Directors 2020-2021

Jessica Birkenhauer Rawe 1999

| Chair

Senior Vice President and Senior Fiduciary Advisor, PNC Private Bank

Jessica Rawe, Chair of the NDA Board of Directors and Senior Vice President at PNC Private Bank, is a 1999 alumna of Notre Dame Academy.  With a passion for education and a commitment to community service, Jessica brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political … Read more

Todd Berling

| Vice Chair

Principal Consultant, Harvey Marshall Berling Associates

Todd Berling, Vice Chair of the NDA Board of Directors and Partner at Harvey, Marshall, and Berling, LLC, is an accomplished professional with a history of leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Eastern Kentucky University in 1986 and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre … Read more

Mark Hausfeld

| Past Chair

Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Sims-Lohman, Inc.

Mark Hausfeld, Past Chair of the NDA Board of Directors and currently serving as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, is a seasoned CPA with over 30 years of experience specializing in nonprofit auditing. He brings extensive financial and governance expertise to his role at NDA. Mark is a Senior Audit Partner at a regional … Read more

Brian Dunham

Attorney/Founder, Dunham Law

Mr. Brian C. Dunham is the founder and managing member of Dunham Law and brings more than 25 years of experience in business, real estate, and commercial law. A highly respected attorney, he holds the “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in both Ohio and Kentucky. Brian is … Read more

Mike Mckeown

Senior Vice President Sales, HUFF Realty

Mr. Michael R. McKeown is a highly experienced leader in real estate and business development, with over 35 years of professional expertise. He has demonstrated exceptional abilities in strategic planning, team leadership, and profit and loss accountability, leading a sales team of 130 real estate agents and consistently achieving high performance results. In addition to … Read more

Joe Michels

Director of Finance, Northern Kentucky Convention Center

Mr. Joe Michels is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in financial leadership and operational management. As the current Director of Finance at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Joe leverages his extensive background in financial decision-making and company-wide policy development to drive strategic improvements. Prior to his current role, Joe served … Read more

Emily Miles Minardi 1995

Senior Marketing Director, Digital Enablement and Marketing Capability, Kellanova Company

Mrs. Emily Miles Minardi is Senior Marketing Director at Kellanova (formerly part of Kellogg), where she focuses on digital marketing and strategy. Emily is an alumna of Notre Dame Academy, graduating in 1995, and earned a B.S. in Business from Wake Forest University and an MBA in Marketing from Indiana University. Mrs. Emily Miles Minardi … Read more

Sr. Judith Niewahner 1982

Conference Relations Manager, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky

Sister Judith Niewahner, SND, is a proud 1982 alumna of Notre Dame Academy with deep family roots at NDA— her sisters Angie and Deanna are also graduates. She currently serves as Conference Relations Manager for St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky, where she supports volunteers, strengthens community outreach, and helps advance the organization’s mission of … Read more

Carey Sanders 1999

Senior Vice President Commercial Banking, Fifth Third Commercial Bank

Mrs. Carey B. Sanders is an accomplished banking professional with over 18 years of experience in business development, strategic advisory, relationship management, and risk assessment. In her current role as Senior Vice President and Line of Business Manager for Commercial Banking at Fifth Third Bank, Carey leads a team focused on middle-market banking across Cincinnati … Read more

Stacie Strotman

President/CEO, Partners for Change

Stacie Strotman serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Partners For Change, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring, family engagement, and out-of-school programming that strengthens student success across Northern Kentucky. With nearly 26 years of experience in education—including her longtime leadership at Covington Partners—Stacie has built a career rooted in collaboration, continuous improvement, and … Read more

Jeanne-Marie Tapke

Principle Consultant, Tapke Leadership Solution

Dr. Jeanne-Marie Tapke is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to leadership development and organizational effectiveness in the non-profit sector. Armed with a rich educational background holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a Doctorate degree (PhD), Dr. Tapke has carved a niche for herself as … Read more

Adrienne Vannarsdall 2000

CFO, RC Capital

Mrs. Adrienne Vannarsdall is a seasoned financial executive with over 15 years of experience in fund management, financial reporting, and compliance. As the Chief Financial Officer at RC Capital Funds, Adrienne oversees the financial operations of multiple entities, including SBIC Funds, with a total of $900 million in assets under management. Adrienne’s career at RC … Read more

Elizabeth Weber

Partner, Dressman, Benzinger and Lavelle Law Firm

Ms. Betsy Weber is a distinguished attorney and partner at DBL Law, specializing in the Banking & Commercial practice. With a legal career spanning over three decades, Betsy earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 after completing her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Illinois in 1982. As a … Read more

Erin Woods

Development Director, Notre Dame Urban Education Center

Erin Woods brings a strong background in education, development, and nonprofit leadership to her role on the Board of Directors. As Director of Development at the Notre Dame Urban Education Center, she leads comprehensive fundraising efforts, donor relations, and major initiatives that expand opportunities for underserved students and families. Her work focuses on building sustainable … Read more