Staff

Jim LaGraffe began as the Executive Director of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation in January 2025.  Jim has a long professional history in Human Service organizations including supporting individuals with Intellectual and Behavioral Health disabilities, Older Adults and working on Housing solutions for vulnerable populations.  Jim has been involved on several community Boards including the Culpeper Va. Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Substance Use.

Jim lives in Rappahannock County with his wife Tammy, their son and two dogs.  He was born and raised in Syracuse NY, earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the State University of New York College at Oswego and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University.

Renard Carlos is a lifelong resident of the Town of Warrenton, Virginia  and a graduate of George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. Renard was hired as the Manager of Programs and Communication for the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation in 2022. 

Prior to accepting the position as the Programs and Communication Manager, Renard served for two years as a member of the Board of Directors for the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation. 

In addition to his work with the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Renard serves in the community as a Board Member for Laurel Ridge Community College.

Renard and his lovely wife Lea Carlos were married in 2019 and currently reside in Warrenton, Virginia. Renard and Lea enjoy spending time volunteering in their community and caring for their two dogs George and Pepé.

Liz Rose is a native of Fauquier county and lives in the town of Warrenton with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. After working for over a decade in the medical field, Liz pursued her degree in psychology. She specialized in developmental psychology to help children coping with trauma and other mental health issues, further exploring this through an internship in Juvenille Probation Court.

After graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Mary Washington, she began working as an in-home counselor and mentor of youth, which landed her at the local Boys & Girls Club. She quickly fell in love with the nonprofit world, working with both the Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier and Fauquier Habitat for Humanity in organizational and program development, as well as fundraising.

Liz created a consulting business to address temporary staffing and program development needs in nonprofits, working as a contractor with NPCF for nearly 2 years before officially joining the team in early 2024. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club and recently chaired the Saint James Parent Association.