Berryville, VA – The Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Camrynn “Cammie” L. Fausey (formerly Genda) as its inaugural Director of STEM Education and Innovation, effective July 1, 2025. This newly-created leadership role represents a bold step forward in the Foundation’s commitment to expanding high-quality, hands-on STEM learning opportunities for Clarke County Public Schools.
A 2009 graduate of Clarke County High School, Dr. Fausey grew up involved in 4H, riding horses on her family’s farm, and was a member of the varsity swim, cross country, and track teams. She went on to earn a B.S. in Systems Engineering and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia, with minors in Business and Science & Technology Policy. She later completed her M.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University.
Dr. Fausey brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors. Her past roles include work at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Department of Defense as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Engineer, and her most recent role as a Lead Artificial Intelligence Engineer with the MITRE Corporation. She has also served on the CCEF Board for over four years.
Now transitioning into this new leadership role, Dr. Fausey is shifting her professional focus to work and serve in a more local capacity. “For me, family and community are everything,” says Dr. Fausey. “I am thrilled to be a part of building STEM opportunities for our local youth, and it’s a true honor to be able to give back to a community and school system that have given so much to me.” She and her husband, Jon, live in Berryville on their farm, where they are raising their daughters Virginia and Lydia, and son Matthew.
“Cammie’s deep understanding of high-level STEM initiatives, combined with her strong roots in Clarke County and love for this community, make her the perfect person to lead this next chapter of growth,” said Beth Williams, Executive Director of the Clarke County Education Foundation. “Her energy, experience, and heart for education will help us ensure every student has access to forward-thinking, hands-on STEM opportunities and allow the Foundation to deepen its commitment to public education in Clarke County.”
In her role as Director of STEM Education and Innovation, Dr. Fausey will:
- Oversee the strategic distribution of CCEF’s STEM Endowment Fund;
- Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to support innovative STEM initiatives;
- Pursue new grant opportunities to expand the Foundation’s impact;
- Track and communicate the success of funded projects with stakeholders and the broader community.
Dr. Fausey is passionate about her family, supporting her local community, sports nutrition, running, piano, and outreach programs for young women in STEM. The Foundation is excited to support her leadership as she works to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
To learn more about the Clarke County Education Foundation and its mission to support students and educators in Clarke County Public Schools, visit www.ccefinc.org.