Executive Director, Erin Matthews Thomas
Erin Matthews Thomas is the Executive Director at Potomac Health Foundation, a private, independent foundation dedicated to investing in programs that promote the health of the medically underserved.
Previously, Ms. Matthews Thomas served as the Senior Program Officer at the Foundation. She managed the grants portfolio and functioned as a thought partner and resource for grantees and other community stakeholders. Prior to joining Potomac Health Foundation, Ms. Matthews Thomas was with the DC Department of Health as a Public Health Analyst and Cessation Specialist. In her role, she led the “DC Calls It Quits” cessation campaigns and oversaw the DC Tobacco Quitline. She also served as Project Officer to grantees providing cessation services in DC. She formerly had roles with Fairfax County Health Department, Marymount University, and Washington Regional Transplant Community.
Ms. Matthews Thomas has a BS from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, a MS from the University of South Carolina, and a Health Services Administration Specialist degree from The George Washington University. Ms. Matthews Thomas lives in Prince William County with her husband and two children. She is an enthusiastic figure skating mom and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. To email Erin click here.
Senior Program Officer, Imani Amponsah
Mrs. Amponsah is the Senior Program Officer at the Foundation, responsible for overseeing its grant programs and serving as a liaison to the Foundation’s partners and community stakeholders.
Prior to this role, she worked at the Infectious Diseases Society of America, leading efforts to enhance clinical practice guidelines. Her experience spans various organizations, including Alternative Paths Training School, NDUTIME Youth and Family Services, the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention, and the East End Pregnancy Center.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, specializing in Global Education. Passionate about helping and learning from others, she firmly believes in meeting people where they are to drive meaningful change at individual, community, and societal levels. Having spent much of her life in Prince William County, she has deep roots in the community and proudly continues to call it home with her husband and two children. To email Imani click here.
Grants and Operations Assistant, Johana Orellana
Mrs. Orellana is the Grants & Operations Assistant at the Foundation and is responsible for supporting grant management, operations, and administrative functions to help advance the Foundation’s mission.
Prior to this role, she worked with Stafford County Public Schools, where she led initiatives to support student success. She holds a degree in Human Services from George Washington University and is deeply passionate about helping others. A firm believer in making a difference, she advocates for those in need. Originally born in California, she is happily married and the proud mother of three beautiful children. She is a dedicated soccer mom and enjoys spending quality time with her family. To email Johana click here.
