Renewable Scholarships for Charlottesville Students

Program History

The Charlottesville Scholarship Program was established in 2001 with an initial gift from City Council of $250,000. Since then, CSP has grown its endowment to over $1.3 million, and has awarded 223 scholarships totaling more than $1.3 million.

Board of Directors

Who We Are

Chris Meyer, Chair

Member, Charlottesville School Board

Chaquita Venable, Vice Chair

Senior Philanthropic Relations Manager, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Cathy von Storch, Secretary

Education & Outreach

Alex Urpi, Treasurer

Investment Advisor, Emergent Financial Services

Janasha Bradford

CEO, Mahogany & Friends, and Founder of Mahogany & Friends Foundation

Natalie Oshcrin, Ex Officio

Vice-Mayor, City of Charlottesville

Susanne Sachs

ESL Teacher, Charlottesville High School

Allyson Umali

Financial Aid Advisor: Immigrants, Incarcerated, and Veteran Student Outreach, PVCC

Andi Senatro, Program Director

Program Staff

Andi brings over a decade of leadership, operational excellence, and mission-driven strategy to her role with the Charlottesville Scholarship Program. With a deep background in nonprofit operations—including donor stewardship, compliance, financial administration, and organizational systems—Andi plays a pivotal role in strengthening the foundation upon which our scholars thrive.

Andi is passionate about building vibrant community connections and empowering students to reach their full potential. She oversees scholarship operations, key development initiatives, donor engagement, and board operations, ensuring our scholars feel fully supported.

Outside of work, Andi is an advocate for wellness and lifelong learning, holding a B.A. from Lipscomb University and advanced training in mindfulness and community care.