Trudy Harsh
Trudy Harsh founded The Brain Foundation in 2003 and chairs the board of directors. She received a BA in European History from Gettysburg College and began her work career as a teacher of German language I and II, European History and Texas History in the Houston Independent School district. She was then an instructor of German language at Oklahoma State University. After settling in Northern Virginia, Trudy turned to real estate and has been an agent for 40 years. Trudy established White Oak Properties and has served as their Property Manager for over 30 years. Her experience serves the foundation well in selecting and maintaining properties.
She understands the needs of those challenged by brain injury and disease based on her experience with her daughter Laura who suffered a brain tumor at age 8 and survived until age 38. Also, Trudy served six years on the Northwest Advisory Board for mental health and over ten years on the Fairfax, Falls Church Virginia Community Services Board (CSB) Housing Subcommittee. As a CSB member for 12 years, Trudy represented the Sully District on the CSB and was on the Mental Health committee.
Trudy lost her husband Joe after 46 of marriage and has been a resident of Centreville for the past 45 years. She and Joe had three children - Laura, Drew, and Greg - and nine grandchildren. Trudy is a member of the Centreville United Methodist Church and an avid bridge player, reader, bird watcher, and gardener.
She understands the needs of those challenged by brain injury and disease based on her experience with her daughter Laura who suffered a brain tumor at age 8 and survived until age 38. Also, Trudy served six years on the Northwest Advisory Board for mental health and over ten years on the Fairfax, Falls Church Virginia Community Services Board (CSB) Housing Subcommittee. As a CSB member for 12 years, Trudy represented the Sully District on the CSB and was on the Mental Health committee.
Trudy lost her husband Joe after 46 of marriage and has been a resident of Centreville for the past 45 years. She and Joe had three children - Laura, Drew, and Greg - and nine grandchildren. Trudy is a member of the Centreville United Methodist Church and an avid bridge player, reader, bird watcher, and gardener.
