

Maureen Acheampong
Case Manager
Maureen recently joined the GSH team in July 2021 as a Case Manager. She has previous case management and social work experience in both healthcare and in non-profit organizations. Maureen is passionate about advocating for equality and providing access to services within communities to help bring about change to her clients’ situations.
Maureen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, she enjoys getting creative in the kitchen, adding to her record collection and spending time with her dog, Chloe.

Candice Bennett
Director of Development and Communications
Candice joined GSH in September 2015 as the Director of Development. She has been developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies for corporations, political candidates and not–for–profit organizations since 1998, having started her career at Penn, Schoen and Berland. As a small business owner she has consulted for companies like Microsoft, Ruder Finn and the Consumer Technology Association. She is a past President of the Junior League of Northern Virginia where she continues to volunteer. In 2017, Candice was appointed to the Virginia Fair Housing Board. In 2020, she was appointed to the Fairfax County Planning Commission.
Candice currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lorton Station Community Association. Candice received her M.A. in Security Policy Studies and B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University. Candice resides in Lorton with her husband Tom, their two cats, Simon and Zoe, their chihuahua, Riley, and enjoys quilting in her spare time.

Emma Burchett
Accounting Assistant
Emma joined GSH in March 2021 as an Accounting Assistant. A native of the northern Virginia area, Emma had been working in bookkeeping and office management for several years before deciding to move to the non-profit sector. She graduated from James Madison University and enjoys using her skills to support GSH and its mission to provide affordable housing solutions in the community.
Emma lives in National Harbor, Maryland with her husband, daughter, 2 cats and enjoys gardening. In her spare time, she freelances as an audio engineer at local area theatres.

Lesley Hatch
Grants Manager
Lesley has over 30 years of experience, primarily in healthcare business planning, and also commercial real estate. Her volunteer experience includes working with a team at her church that provides funding and support for those moving from homelessness to housing. Lesley received her undergraduate business degree from the University of Virginia and her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. Lesley and her husband, Kurt, are new “empty-nesters” and enjoy hikes in the Shenandoah.

Brian Kelleher
Database and Events Assistant
Brian first joined Good Shepherd Housing in October of 2019. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from George Mason University. He helps support the mission of GSH by assisting with the Development database, and supporting the planning and execution of our numerous fundraising events throughout the year.
Brian grew up locally in Fairfax County. In his free time he enjoys watching old Star Trek episodes, reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, and keeping current with international news.

Tracy Leary
Vice President/COO
In September 2021, Tracy Leary joined Good Shepherd Housing as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She is responsible for GSH’s housing and case management services, budgeting, financial reporting and property management.
Tracy has a varied professional background and passion for helping engage and change the world. Before Good Shepherd Housing, Tracy managed LISC VA’s Community Development efforts, served as Executive Director of the sports-based youth development organization, Ice Hockey in Harlem, and worked for several nonprofit, community, and social justice organizations. Tracy currently resides in Alexandria. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Niger), a graduate of Spelman College (Economics) and Rutgers University (Policy).

David Levine
President/CEO
David served as the co-convener of Ventures in Community for 2014-16 and as the appointee to the Old Mount Vernon High School Re-utilization Taskforce. He also serves on the South County Leadership Council, the Advisory Council of the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation, and the board of the Fairfax County-based Alliance for Human Services. David earned his Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Michigan and his Master’s in Economics and Finance from the University of Pennsylvania.

Shannon Stockton
Development Associate
Shannon joined GSH in May 2021 as the Development Coordinator. She has been in the DC-metro area since she moved here after college graduation and has worked in many government offices and nonprofits over those 20+ years. Over that time, she discovered through her work and volunteer experiences her passion for raising money for worthy causes.
Shannon has a Masters Degree in Public Policy (MPP) from George Mason University and a Bachelors Degree (BA) in Politics from Wake Forest University.
She is a member of the Junior League of Northern Virginia, her local elementary school’s PTA, served as a leader for her first daughter’s Girl Scout troop for many years and is involved in local politics.
Shannon resides in Chantilly with her husband, Bryan, their 2 girls, their orange tabby cat and black lab dog. She enjoys watching her children’s dance performances and having peace and quiet in what little free time she has between work, kids and other adult responsibilities.

Aleisha Wilhite
Senior Case Manager
Aleisha joined GSH in May of 2017 as the Community Case Manager. She has experience in case management and direct social work that allows her to work with many different types of clients and their families. Aleisha believes that through rapport building and providing a variety of supportive services, she will empower her clients to set and reach their housing goals!
Aleisha is from the Northern Virginia area and is an alumna from Virginia Commonwealth University. Aleisha obtained her Bachelor’s Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies in 2014 with a focus in African American Studies and Education. In 2019, Aleisha was accepted into an online Masters of Science in Social Work program at the University of Louisville. In Aleisha’s free time, she likes to read and post book reviews, spend time with her cat, Daisy, attend concerts, and explore eateries in different cities with her friends.
GSH Staff
Housing Inquiries – Ext. 120
Maureen Acheampong – Case Manager (Ext.121)
Candice Bennett – Director of Development and Communications (Ext.113)
Emma Burchett – Accounting Assistant (Ext. 112)
Lesley Hatch – Grants Manager
Brian Kelleher – Database and Events Assistant (Ext. 125)
Tracy Leary – Vice President/COO (Ext.118)
David Levine – President/CEO (Ext.116)
Shannon Stockton – Development Associate (Ext.125)
Charkenia Walker – Emergency Services Coordinator (Ext.119)
Aleisha Wilhite – Senior Case Manager (Ext. 114)