Meet Our Staff
Below is a list of the professional and accessible DVG team. Please contact any one of us with your questions - we'd be happy to be of service.

NANCY LANHAM
Executive Director
215-790-9700 ext. 4
Email: nancy@dvg.org

Nancy joined DVG in June 2004 as Executive Director. Her professional experience includes over 20 years in banking where she developed a strong background in marketing, planning, and group dynamics. As a senior vice president at CoreStates, Nancy managed units charged with the development and marketing of product offerings within institutional trust and private banking. After leaving CoreStates, Nancy worked with the School District of Philadelphia implementing initiatives developed by the Philadelphia business community, and managing the development of the District's technology plan. Most recently as an independent consultant, Nancy worked with Moore College of Art & Design on technology planning, communication strategy and the repositioning of continuing education.

Nancy’s experience also includes serving as Chair of the Board of the Metropolitan Career Center, and as a volunteer for Happy Fernandez’s mayoral campaign, where she acted as the developer of her position papers, which provided her with a broad perspective of the issues and challenges facing our city and region. In addition, Nancy has been an “individual” member of DVG for several years, providing her with a valuable “members-eye” view of the organization and its membership.

As the Executive Director, Nancy oversees the organization’s overall management and strategic direction; develops working relationships and partnerships local and national colleague organizations to promote the mission of DVG; and provides insight regarding philanthropy's role in the broader community.

CHRISTINA EDLEMAN
Director of Programs & Member Relations
215-790-9700 x3
Email: christina@dvg.org

Christina joined the staff of DVG in February 2008. Prior to DVG she served as the Development Director for The Clay Studio, an internationally renowned arts center dedicated to the ceramic arts. In Philadelphia, she has also worked for Moore College of Art & Design as the Assistant Director for Grants & Development Events. Before moving back to Philadelphia, Christina lived in Pittsburgh where she worked as the Program Manager for the McKeesport Area School District.

In 2007 Christina was chosen to participate in the first Leadership Project Cohort, a program through the Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative designed to identify and prepare the region’s next generation of nonprofit leaders in the arts. She is also a member of the 2008 Core Program Class of Leadership Philadelphia, the region’s foremost leadership development and civic affairs training organization.
 
She received her BFA from Kutztown University with a concentration in painting, and her MS in Arts Administration from Drexel University.

As Director of Prorgams and Member Relations, Christina is the primary liaison to the membership and is responsible for all educational services provided to members, and serves as the focal point for all member retention and recruitment activities.

AMY SEASHOLTZ
Director of Communications
215-790-9700 ext. 2
Email: amy@dvg.org

Amy has been with DVG since 1992 and during that time has served in many capacities for the organization, mostly recently taking on responsibility for communications. Immediately prior to DVG, Amy worked at Yellow Springs Institute for Contemporary Studies and the Arts, an international residency center and performing arts center based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, that supported the creation of new works in experimental theater, dance and music. Previously, Amy also worked as a corporate travel consultant, which afforded her the opportunity to travel extensively throughout U.S. and abroad.

Amy earned a B.S. in Marketing from the Pennsylvania State University. She also participated in a semester of study abroad at the University of Exeter in the U.K. focusing on a social sciences curriculum.

In her current role as Director of Communications, Amy has responsibility for planning, managing, implementing and evaluating DVG’s communications strategies to effectively advance DVG's mission, vision and goals.

MATT SMITH
Manager of Operations & Member Support
215-790-9700, ext. 13
Email: matt@dvg.org

A recent addition to the DVG staff in August 2005, Matt previously worked for the American College of Physicians, where he served as coordinator for several medical research grants. He earned a B.A. in American Studies from Temple University and is an avid reader and music aficionado, with a deep and abiding love for jazz.

As Manager of Operations and Member Support, Matt is responsible for the day-to-day operations of DVG. Among his duties are: processing invoices and payments; benefits administration; coordinating mailings; facilities management; and maintaining our computer network. In addition, Matt works in support of DVG’s member services, including handling program logistics and registrations, and managing of our contact and library databases.

LISA BENNETT STOKES
County Membership Manager
610-688-7277 (home office)
Email: lisa@dvg.org

Lisa joined the DVG staff in Septmber 2007 in the part-time position of County Membership Manager. Lisa comes to DVG with a solid background in philanthropy and the regional nonprofit sector. In her most recent role with Judith L. Bardes and Associates, Lisa’s work focused on philanthropy management, assisting with the administration of five family foundations. Previously, she was responsible for event planning and coordination for The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. As a volunteer, Lisa is currently board President of SquashSmarts, an after-school enrichment program for youth from North and West Philadelphia which she helped found in 2000, and serves on the boards of Cliveden of the National Trust and the Merion Cricket Club.

Lisa is a graduate of the University of Vermont and recently received her Masters Degree in Arts and Cultural Management.

In the newly-developed role of County Membership Manager, Lisa works with the Philadelphia-based staff of DVG to strengthen our program and service support to members located outside of Philadelphia.