Board and Staff

Meet Our Team

Much of what sustains Innisfree happens in the day-to-day operations. Our staff guide these efforts, support life-sharing, and help shape the future of the village. Coming from many different walks of life and bringing a wide range of experiences — including some who began their journey as volunteers themselves — our staff offer diverse perspectives, skills, and support. Through their dedication, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to our mission, they help Innisfree remain a vibrant, connected, and meaningful community for everyone who calls it home.

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  • Executive Director

    Rorie joined Innisfree in 2015 as the Executive Director.  Prior to coming to Innisfree, she worked at the Virginia Institute of Autism in Charlottesville for 15 years in a variety of roles including Director of Education and Director of Training and Consultation.

    Rorie grew up in Greenbelt, Maryland and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia.  She has a master’s degree in special education from Old Dominion University.

    Rorie lives in Charlottesville with her husband Stuart and their children Madeline and Jackson.  She is an active member of Sojourners United Church of Christ, where she first got to know many of the Innisfree coworkers.

  • rorie@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Associate Director for Community Life and Wellness

    Vanessa came to Innisfree in the summer of 2010 to volunteer. She became the head of our Bakery in 2011 and continues to live in the village in Bittersweet. She became our Community Coordinator in 2015.

    Vanessa is married to Nich Traverse, farm manager at Innisfree. She is a Registered Dietitian with experience in Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, and Food Science. Vanessa completed her bachelors degree in Nutrition and Food Science and Dietetics at the University of Vermont, and Dietetic Internship at Bastyr University of Natural Medicine in Seattle, WA.

    Her passions include whole foods nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and providing a supportive and safe working/living environment for our coworkers.

  • vanessa@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Associate Director for Operations and Finance

    Monika came to Innisfree in 2007 with Tom and their three children. She started working in the office in 2010, assisting with donations and finances. Monika stepped into the Financial Officer role in September 2013 and is responsible for all incoming and outgoing accounts.

    Monika grew up in Switzerland. She completed her vocational training in business/commerce, then traveled to France, England and Israel. Moving back to Switzerland she studied communication and English languages at the University of Bern. In 1995 she went to Philadelphia for an Internship as a social worker and the rest, as they say, is “history."

  • monika@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Director of Development

    Larry Goldstein is in his third and favorite career as the director of development for Innisfree Village.  He began on March 1, 2024 after 18 months working as a senior consultant with Scott Williams of Panorama Consulting to collaborate with Rorie Hutter and the Innisfree board to build a Development program.  In addition to working with Panorama, Larry co-founded a  consulting firm that focused on board governance, fundraising and strategic planning.  It was called The Board Whisperers.  Before that, Larry finished his 23 year career at Tandem Friends School by dividing his time between directing theater and leading their development program.  Before becoming a teacher, Larry’s first career was touring his one man show around the country, co-founding Live Arts in Charlottesville and building a playback theater company. 

    Larry arrived in Charlottesville in 1980 and by the mid-80’s he was performing with his dear storytelling friend, Michael Parent, out at Innisfree.  He likes to think that he started and ended his three careers here at Innisfree.

  • larry@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Volunteer Recruitment and Communications Coordinator

    Julie joined Innisfree Village in 2019, bringing over 18 years of experience in leadership and service in non-profit ministry. She has held roles managing teams, coordinating operations, and creating welcoming, supportive environments.

    She holds a culinary arts degree from the Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts (2005) and a bachelor’s in Business Management and Marketing from East Tennessee State University (2008).

    Julie is also the owner and artist behind Anam Cara Clay Goods, a handmade jewelry business dedicated to creating art that inspires, celebrates individuality, and make a positive impact in meaningful ways within her community.

    Originally from East Tennessee, Julie lives in Waynesboro, VA with her husband Josh, their cat Pearl, and dog Saydi.

  • julie@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Day Coworker Coodinator

    Paula Norton Fallon is a long time friend of Innisfree. In 2021, she finally joined the staff as the coordinator for the Day Coworker Program. Paula is a veteran special education teacher, consultant and employment specialist. She received her Masters degree in Education from The University of Virginia, and taught Special Education in the Albemarle County Schools for 33 years. Paula taught in the Albemarle County Post High Transition Program (for young adults) for 16 years and there are current day and residential coworkers at Innisfree who are alumni of her program.

  • paula@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Activities Coordinator

    Carol came to Innisfree in 2005 as a volunteer caregiver and lived in Meadow house for 3 years. Previously she worked as an elementary school P.E. teacher in Washington D.C. and before then as bicycle messenger and bicycle tour guide. Somehow this makes her Masters In Education from Boston College and undergraduate degree from University of Pittsburgh all the more relevant. Enjoying variety, Carol has held many positions in Innisfree: caregiver, hospice helper, fitness trainer, water aerobics instructor, house manager and now Activities Coordinator. MayFair and the Innisfree Musicfest are her favorite days.

    At home, Carol enjoys putzing in her own garden as well as bicycling, hiking, and camping with her husband Tom and their 2 dogs.

  • carol@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Groundskeeper

    Before coming to Innisfree, Finn was a bread baker for 12 years, 5 of which were at Breadworks in Charlottesville. While raising his son Ian, he also manages the Innisfree grounds and landscaping. He has also served as our farm assistant. He and Ian enjoy living at Laurel house. Hobbies that Finn enjoys are playing board games, pickleball, and soccer.

  • finn@innisfreevillage.org

    434-823-5400

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  • Maintenance

    Eric came to Innisfree in 2015 to work on our maintenance team. Originally from upstate New York, he now lives just a few miles from Innisfree and enjoys woodworking, hunting, and spending time with his wife Brandy and their two dogs.

  • ericb@innisfreevilage.org

    434-823-5400

Meet More of the Village

Board of Directors

Innisfree Incorporated, formed in 1971, is a nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Directors. While the business of the corporation and its finances are dealt with exclusively by the Board of the Corporation, the desires and opinions of the Innisfree community are solicited, expressed, and represented by participation on the Board and Board Committees. Flexibility in the manner of control and direction by the Board is the norm. Open communication is maintained among all individuals responsible for the administration of Innisfree and its everyday life.

  • Kevin Battle

    Mike Darby

    Jonathan Kurtz

    Geri Schirmer

    Audrey Lorenzoni Sackson

    William Walker

    Neal Walters

    Alison Webb

  • Henry Griffin, Chairman

    Krissy Lasagna, Vice Chair

    Barbara Fried, Chairman Emeritus

    Keith Lewis, Treasurer

    Tim Wool, Secretary

    Rorie Hutter, Executive Director

  • Carolyn Ohle

    Phyllis Sato

    Lee Walters

2026 Board Meetings:

Sunday, March 15

Saturday, June 20

Sunday, September 20

Saturday, December 5