Office Hours
Our offices on the 2nd floor of the Old School at 40222 Fairfax Street are open to the public, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm or by appointment. Staff can be reached via email anytime (see links on individual profiles).
Stephanie Thompson | Executive Director
Stephanie joined the staff of the Foundation as Executive Director in 2018 after serving several years on the Board of Directors. While on the Board Stephanie served as chair of the Education Committee and later as President of the Board. Originally from Georgia, Stephanie moved to Waterford after completing degrees in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has always had a love for local history and enjoys learning and sharing stories of Waterford’s past. Stephanie lives in Waterford in the William O. Russell House with her husband and three children.
Elizabeth McFadden | Office Manager
Elizabeth joined the Waterford Foundation in May 2024. Born and raised in Texas, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin State University. After college she has spent time working as a residential interior designer and business owner while also being a military spouse and mom. In the summer of 2021, Elizabeth and her family relocated from Anchorage Alaska to Waterford. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband and two boys as well as cooking and gardening.
Tracy Kirkman | Public Programming Director
Tracy Kirkman joined the Foundation in 2016, the year after the Fair had been canceled due to a hurricane. Tracy brought over 20 years of membership management and event planning to the Foundation. She received her BS in Business Management with a minor in Hospitality Marketing from the University of Maryland. A Virginia resident since 2006, Tracy resides just outside the village, on a small farm and vineyard with her husband, son, and many, many animals. When not working, she can usually be found outside — tending sheep, working around the farm, hiking or enjoying the beautiful Loudoun County vistas at local wineries and breweries.
Stacy Kelly | Public Programming Assistant
Stacy Kelly joined the Waterford Foundation in February of 2024. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Marketing, she worked in event planning and marketing, which took her to several different cities across the country, including Seattle, Denver, and Atlanta. She relocated from Georgia to Virginia in 2008 and is happy to have settled in the Village of Lucketts, a neighbor to Waterford. While in Northern Virginia, she has developed a passion for photography and also enjoys biking the local gravel roads with her husband and three children.
Abigail Zurfluh | Historic Preservation Director
Abigail joined the Waterford Foundation in August 2023. Born, raised, and currently living in Loudoun County, she has spent many hours exploring all the county has to offer. Abigail received her Bachelor’s in historic preservation and geography from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In her spare time, you can find Abigail adventuring around the outdoors and historic sites/downtowns, playing games (especially trivia and card/board games) with family and friends, or at the batting cages.
