Oatlands

Advisory Board

Dr. Stephen M. Thompson

Dr. Stephen M. Thompson

Stephen M. Thompson, Ph.D., serves as County Archaeologist for Loudoun County, overseeing cultural resource compliance and stewardship planning for historic properties. With more than 30 years of archaeological research experience, he previously co-owned Rivanna Archaeological Services, conducting landmark investigations across Virginia’s historic landscapes, including UVA’s Rotunda and Ball’s Bluff Battlefield. Dr. Thompson holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Virginia and has authored numerous technical reports and National Register nominations. His work integrates archaeological science, GIS, and preservation policy to safeguard the region’s cultural heritage.

Dr. Catrice Vandross

Dr. Catrice Vandross

Dr. Catrice Vandross is an educator, genealogist, and community leader with more than 30 years of service in special education and cultural preservation. She teaches in Arlington County Public Schools and is CEO of Epic Global Experiences, a youth travel and cultural exchange program. A leader in numerous civic and fraternal organizations, she has directed historic preservation and archival projects preserving African American heritage. Dr. Vandross maintains a genealogical database of over12,000 individuals and co-leads initiatives honoring Black heritage and descendant voices. She holds an M.A. in Educational Leadership from The George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from North Central Theological Seminary.

David F. Williams

David F. Williams

David F. Williams is a retired partner of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, where he practiced complex litigation for over three decades and served as Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office. A passionate preservationist, he has held leadership roles with the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Piedmont Environmental Council, and Oatlands Historic House & Gardens. Williams earned his B.A. from Yale University and J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He and his family own Little Oatlands, a historic property adjoining Oatlands, and he brings decades of expertise in governance, environmental stewardship, and land preservation to the Advisory Council.