About Us
What is the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield?
The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is a member-supported organization designed to meet the educational and social enrichment needs of midlife and older adults. The Institute is a learning community of peers who are committed to ongoing education and their own intellectual development. Members want to stay current, are curious about the world of ideas, and are involved with their own learning. The Institute develops and offers daytime courses, lectures, and special events on a wide range of topics. There are no exams, no credits, and no college degrees required. The program consists of spring, summer, and fall sessions. The volunteer instructors are well-known, informed, and experienced professionals as well as some members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise. The Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is administered and operated by its volunteer members and its sponsors: the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Chesterfield County Public Schools, and Chesterfield County. LLI Chesterfield is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels and throughout all programs.
Our History
LLI Chesterfield held its first 18 courses with 61 charter members in March of 2004. We have grown in course offerings and membership since that time and are looking forward to our bright future!
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is to provide lifelong learning opportunities for midlife and older adults. LLI provides education, fitness, and social activities for its members.
The vision of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield is to be a welcoming community of diverse members dedicated to lifelong learning and personal enrichment.
Our Board of Directors
- Ken Carlson (LLI Member, Faculty)
- James E. Davidson Jr., CFP©, Ex-Officio (Davenport & Company LLC)
- Bob Ferguson, PhD (LLI Member, Faculty)
- Kim Ivey (Virginia Center on Aging at VCU)
- Melissa B. Jackson (Commonwealth of Virginia)
- Rev. Pernell J. Johnson (First Baptist Church of Midlothian)
- Steve Kunnmann, Treasurer (LLI Member, Faculty)
- John Lemza, PhD, President (LLI Member, Faculty, VCU)
- Lewis Levi, Secretary (LLI Member, Faculty)
- Annebel Lewis, Emerita (LLI Member, Faculty)
- Christopher M. McCarthy, Certified Elder Law Attorney (McCarthy Elder Law, PLC)
- Lillie Stratton (LLI Member, Faculty)
- Judy Sweet, Vice-President (LLI Member)
- Catherine Tompkins (Chesterfield County Public Schools)
- Alexa van Aartrijk (Chesterfield County Office of Aging and Disability Services, Faculty)
Our Office Staff
Pictured Left to Right
Carri Pandolfe | Program Coordinator
Debby Hoskin | Office Assistant
Stacey Kalbach | Office Manager
Rachel Ramirez, MPA | Executive Director
Our Sponsors
