NOVA’s Kress and Rizer Honored in Two Important Virginia Lists!
President Anne M. Kress has been named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s “50 Most Influential People of 2024”! Drawing from the many sectors that shape the Northern Virginia region, the 50 most influential people features “the most influential leaders in business, development, education, entertainment, government, healthcare, sports and technology who are making a difference in Northern Virginia and giving back to their community,” said Editor Amy Ayers. NOVA College Board Member Buddy Rizer also made this list, as did Rep. Gerry Connolly, Sen. Tim Kaine, Fairfax Co. Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, Sen. Mark Warner and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, as well as new Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid.
Read more about Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People of 2024 here. “Best of No.Va.” honorees will be celebrated at an event on October 10 in Fairfax.
In addition, President Kress and Board Member Rizer have been named to the “Virginia 500: 2024-25 Power List” by Virginia Business, in the sectors of Education and Economic Development, respectively. VCCS Chancellor David Doré was also included in the Education sector. Kress and Rizer have made the list each year since it was established in 2020, and Doré each year since he arrived at the VCCS in early 2023.
President Kress leads with the vision of excellence for every student at NOVA and has been recognized across the industry for her unwavering commitment to providing equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education and workforce programs. Board Member Buddy Rizer is the executive director of the Department of Economic Development in Loudoun County and represents Loudoun County on NOVA’s College Board. NOVA’s Loudoun Campus is currently its fastest growing campus in full-time enrollment.
Virginia Business is a publication dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each year, Virginia Business names Virginia’s most influential leaders in business, nonprofits, higher education, government, and politics, highlighting career achievements and community and industry involvement.
Congratulations to President Kress, Board Member Rizer and Chancellor Doré. We are proud of the work you do for NOVA and, as always, thanks for making us look great!
Submitted by:
Kathy Thompson, Assoc. Director of Internal Comms., KAThompson@nvcc.edu