About MVSNA
The Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association (MVSNA) has represented the primarily residential community located in the historic district just north of downtown DC since the 1970s. It is a nonprofit organization organized under the laws of the District of Columbia.
2007 Goals
MVSNA has decided on its goal for 2007.
Read the 2007 goals here.
Discuss the goals here.
Read the 2006 Goals (PDF, 108 KB)
Board of Directors
President: Cary SilvermanA native of Brooklyn, New York, Cary has lived in the District for nearly a decade. He moved to the Mt. Vernon Square neighborhood in 2004 after purchasing his first home at 5th and N Streets. Cary has advocated for DC residents for many years, including service on the Board of Directors of Shaw Main Streets, as president of the Logan Circle Community Association, and as a Commissioner and Chairperson of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2F. Cary is serving his second term as President of MVSNA. He is an attorney in the public policy group of a private law firm.
First Vice President: Si Kailian
Si is serving her 4th term as First Vice President. She is a 13-year D.C. resident and moved to Mount Vernon Square in 2002 where she is a homeowner.
Second Vice President: Sam Farmer
Sam is a ten-year resident of D.C. and moved to the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood in 2003 where he is a homeowner. He also maintains the MVSNA website and Life in blog.
Recording Secretary: Jeff Parke
Jeff has served three terms as treasurer and is now serving as recording secretary. He is a life-long resident of D.C. and moved to the neighborhood in 2002.
Corresponding Secretary: Melanie Mfume
Treasurer: Megan Levin
Megan moved to the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood in 2001 where she and her husband are homeowners. Megan has lived in the District since 1998.
At Large Members
Rob Amos
Thais Austin
Nicole Manara
Lee Pellegrino
Deborah Ziska
Board members serve one year terms starting in February.
2006 Executive Committee