Who We Are!
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Erin is a long-time Purcellville resident, along with her husband and four children. From working with pregnant moms in need and their growing families, to the Girl Scouts, and as a substitute teacher and now a parent liaison in Loudoun County Public Schools, Erin has professionally and a volunteer, witnessed both the many services provid
Erin is a long-time Purcellville resident, along with her husband and four children. From working with pregnant moms in need and their growing families, to the Girl Scouts, and as a substitute teacher and now a parent liaison in Loudoun County Public Schools, Erin has professionally and a volunteer, witnessed both the many services provided to families in Loudoun County and the needs that remain. Career counseling and educational opportunities for young people in professions that do not necessitate a college degree is one of those needs. TradeUp Loudoun was the idea that blossomed from recognizing that need. Erin is pursuing an M.Ed in Educational Psychology through the University of Virginia.
Christa Gibbs Director of Social Media
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Christa Gibbs has a long standing interest in Education. While obtaining a Masters in International Transactions from George Mason University (GMU), Christa worked for GMU’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) offices for 8 years. As the CPE Director of their Herndon office, Christa successfully identified professors and industry expe
Christa Gibbs has a long standing interest in Education. While obtaining a Masters in International Transactions from George Mason University (GMU), Christa worked for GMU’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) offices for 8 years. As the CPE Director of their Herndon office, Christa successfully identified professors and industry experts to offer professional development training programs marketed to the public as well as provided on-site training to private industry as well as non-profit and government organizations, such as Amtrak and NASA. She realized that the key to our region’s economic success was continued retraining of skill sets within each organization, both public and private, to remain current. She recently worked for a local Montessori school.
Marilyn Gugliotta Director of Event Planning
Erin Bucci, Founder and Director of Programming
Marilyn Gugliotta Director of Event Planning
Marilyn Gugliotta, along with her husband,Tony, have lived in Western Loudoun County for 29 years. Together they have four sons. Marilyn has worked in healthcare for over 30 years, and currently works for Loudoun County Public Schools. A dedicated community volunteer, she has volunteered with her church, the PTA, the PTO, and Scouts BSA
Marilyn Gugliotta, along with her husband,Tony, have lived in Western Loudoun County for 29 years. Together they have four sons. Marilyn has worked in healthcare for over 30 years, and currently works for Loudoun County Public Schools. A dedicated community volunteer, she has volunteered with her church, the PTA, the PTO, and Scouts BSA as a leader and committee member for over 13 years. Marilyn believes every child should have an opportunity to have a career, and skilled trades are an excellent option.
Marcy Hudson Director of Finance
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Marcy has lived in Loudoun County since 1995 and was born in Western Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Penn State University and has her CPA. Marcy and her husband Keith raised their two sons in Purcellville, VA. Both sons are graduates of Loudoun Valley High School. Marcy has worked as an accountant and tax preparer and currently is th
Marcy has lived in Loudoun County since 1995 and was born in Western Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Penn State University and has her CPA. Marcy and her husband Keith raised their two sons in Purcellville, VA. Both sons are graduates of Loudoun Valley High School. Marcy has worked as an accountant and tax preparer and currently is the CFO at NW Capital Management, LLC. While her boys were younger she took time off and was heavily involved in their school’s PTO and band parent organizations. She realizes that the college path is not for everyone and is excited to help share alternative options with our young people.
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Melissa Roesch has been an educator since 2008. Currently, she teaches English learners at Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, VA. Melissa has experience working with high school English learner students in the technical and trade fields. She desires to cultivate an awareness of alternate career choices by increasing the exposure of careers in the trades for our local youth.
Sandra Weems Director of Community Outreach
Melissa Roesch Director of Educational Outreach
Sandra Weems Director of Community Outreach
Sandra Weems, is a 25+ year resident of Loudoun County. She lives with her husband,David, and two grown daughters in Purcellville. She has worked as a substitute teacher, tax preparer, flooring company bookkeeper, and currently as a Realtor®. Sandra recognizes that the trades have been unjustly overlooked as a viable career path for many
Sandra Weems, is a 25+ year resident of Loudoun County. She lives with her husband,David, and two grown daughters in Purcellville. She has worked as a substitute teacher, tax preparer, flooring company bookkeeper, and currently as a Realtor®. Sandra recognizes that the trades have been unjustly overlooked as a viable career path for many years. Not every student will attend college, and helping those students find a career, not just a job, is one of her passions.