Our Board of Directors 

Board Chair 

Shiree Harbick
 

Shiree Harbick is a speech-language pathologist at

James Madison University, engaged community member, and mother of a young adult with disabilities. She is passionate about inclusion and serves on the Adagio House Board because she believes in the vision of a collaborative, welcoming community for all types of people and families. Shiree loves to spend time with her husband, Andy, play board games and read fiction.

Ruthie Vander Lugt

Vice Board Chair

Raised in Oklahoma, I came to Virginia 34 years ago with my husband Bob. We left in 2003 and lived in Mississippi, Texas, and California before returning to the Valley 2.5 years ago.  At 44, I gave birth to our miracle baby Joel, now 14.  He is on the spectrum, and that is how we connected with April and Adagio House and we’re so very glad we did!

Brooklyn Wentz

Secretary

 Brook Wentz earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree in 2012 but has spent most of her time functioning as a freelance writer and social media manager for various associations. These professional credentials intermingle with her experience of living as a woman with Muscular Dystrophy to offer a unique and valuable perspective to the team.

Rian Chandler-Davis

Board Member

Rian, Managing Partner at Brand Federation and an Adjunct Professor at the VCU Brandcenter, is an accomplished brand strategist, who blends her strong business acumen with creative thinking to uncover deep, actionable insights. She has developed strategies for dozens of the world’s best known brands, including General Motors, American Express, Samsung, PepsiCo, Colgate, Macy’s, MIT, World Wildlife Fund, and others.

Cindy Carr

Advisory Committee

Cindy Carr is a lifelong resident of Rockingham County who has served in ministry and business and joyfully supports our community in many ways. She joined April Hepler, executive director of Adagio House,  in the formation phase to offer insight into how Adagio House can help local churches work with those who require counseling or caregiver support. As the center grows, Adagio House has helped many whom Cindy has referred to the center. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Liberty University seeking to provide a resource ministry for the Harrisonburg area that will connect faith communities and clinical professionals as they provide services to those treated for mental illness and addiction.