Leadership

The St. Michael’s Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees at St. Michael’s plays three fundamental roles:

Ensuring that the school’s mission is delivered and is fully supported.
Protecting and bolstering the long-term financial viability of the school.
Hiring and supervising the work of the Board’s sole employee, the Head of School.

The Board implements the school’s mission through its utmost support and confidence in the Head of School and the administrative team. Trustees are tireless advocates for St. Michael’s, contributing not only through generous financial donations but also by serving as ambassadors within the community. No individual Board member holds the authority to act independently; all policy decisions are made collectively by a vote of the full Board. When decisions are made, the board speaks as one voice.

The Board meets throughout the school year and operates through several standing committees which include the Committee on Trustees, the Executive Committee and the Finance Committee. Board members serve on one or more of these committees, which meet regularly between full Board meetings.

The Executive Committee works closely with the Head of School to address emergent challenges facing the school.

Currently, the Board consists of 16 members. Periodically, new Board members are selected based on the evolving needs of both the Board and the school, following recommendations from the Committee on Trustees. Families are always welcome to contact Head of School, Walter Landberg, directly, with any questions about the school or about the Board.

St. Michael’s Board of Trustees 2024-25

Head of School

Walter Landberg

Officers of the Board

Chair
Susan Seyfarth Lovejoy

Vice Chair
Kelly Richards

Treasurer
James Powell

Secretary
Jedd Whitlock

Trustees

Julianna Barbieri

David Bazarsky

Dorrance Benson

Ben Flatgard

Walter Landberg, ex officio

Alvaro Londoño

Mervan Osborne

Jessica Phillips

Emily Rives

Chris Ryan

Andy Salem

Aaron Washington

Trustees Emeriti

David Bazarsky

Rose Dana

Jeffrey Gordon

Hope (Happy) van Beuren