We are designers, educators, outreach, and specialists united by a deep love for RVA.
Together, we bring diverse skills and perspectives to empower neighborhoods and residents, amplify voices, and create spaces where ideas can flourish.
Meet Our Team
Kai Banks
Youth Innovation Director
kai@storefrontrichmond.org
Kai Banks, a Richmond native, is pursuing a Political Science degree with a Non-Profit Management minor at Virginia Commonwealth University. An AmeriCorps ACES alum, she has collaborated with organizations like The Relationship Foundation of Virginia, Girls for a Change, and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. As a trained facilitator, she covers topics including conflict resolution, trauma, social change, and food access.
Recently, as an Outreach Specialist for the Richmond Food Justice Alliance, she focused on equitable food access and policy. Now, she proudly serves as Director of the City Builders Design Workshop at Storefront for Community Design. In her free time, Kai enjoys family, football, traveling, and the arts.
Anya Shcherbakova
Design Session Program Manager
anya@storefrontrichmond.org
Anya is a design educator and facilitator passionate about using participatory processes to improve the environments we live in. Originally from Russia, she has called Richmond home for much of her life. A VCUarts Graphic Design graduate, she has worked with PLAYLAB, INC, and freelanced in UX, print, and art direction in NYC. Her work focuses on making design accessible and addressing societal challenges.
Inspired by volunteering in community gardens, Anya explores food and environmental justice, building on-farm apprenticeships and her work with Real Roots Food Systems, guided by ecological and permaculture principles.
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Meet Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a dynamic group of advocates committed to shaping our city through the power of community voices, equitable design, and collaborative partnerships. With expertise spanning fields such as architecture, urban planning, nonprofit management, education, business, and community development, our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to guide our mission.
Bernard Harkless, Board Chair
Lynx Ventures Real Estate
Nick Cooper, Member-at-Large
LaBella Associates
Stephanie Golembeski, Secretary
Froehling & Robertson
Rick Fischl
Hanbury Architects
Tyler Silvestro
Marvel
Andrew Pegalis, Treasurer
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
Meet Our Founders
Burt Pinnock
Baskervill
Lawrence H. Pearson, Jr.
Fleckenstein, Young & Pearson, P.C.
The Hon. Cynthia I. Newbille
7th District Richmond City Council
Empower Your Passion: Apply to Become a Board Member!
Recruitment typically takes place annually from March to May with a start date of July within the same year. Click below to learn more about our strategic plan, Vision 2025, and review Storefront’s Board Recruitment Guide.
Connect, Collaborate, Contribute: Join Our Advisory Council!
The Advisory Council at Storefront for Community Design is a dedicated group of community advocates passionate about amplifying voices, advancing equitable design, and fostering collaborative partnerships. The Advisory Council plays a vital role in advocating for Storefront’s mission, fundraising for impactful programs like the annual DesignRVA community day, and educating the public through technical expertise and design education initiatives. Nominations for the FY2025 Advisory Council are open. Learn more to get involved.