Nominated by Encore Learning
For 15 years, Marjorie Varner was the public face of Encore Learning, a nonprofit educational organization founded in 2002, which offers a wide variety of daytime college-level noncredit courses and activities to anyone over age 50.
As Executive Director, she increased membership by more than 100%, and, with her support, Encore Learning became a philanthropic organization, providing scholarships through George Mason University and the Arlington Community Foundation as well as funding grants to support adult learning.
Varner’s negotiation skills and ability to connect and build relationships have been instrumental in ensuring that Encore Learning has thrived and developed into the vibrant organization it is today.