
Club Leadership
ELISE SERBAROLI, President
president@dctriclub.org
Elise joined the DCTri club’s NTP (new triathlete program) in 2019, during a massive life transition involving 1) an unexpected divorce, 2) return to USA after 10+ years abroad and 3) a dramatic career shift – you might call it a “tri” life transition! Swimming, biking and running with fellow new triathletes kept her physically, mentally and emotionally fit during that difficult time in a brand new city. Elise is a dedicated Sprint and Olympic distance racer, though she considers herself an “ally” to those who go for the longer half- and iron- distances. Elise identifies as an intersectional feminist and believes in the importance of a diverse and inclusive club culture, especially wanting to see and support the triathlon journeys of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
When not training, Elise works in AP Automation at AMEX, plays keyboard / sings in local bands, and thoroughly enjoys cooking, hanging in hammocks and traveling.
DAVID JIANG, Vice President / Director of Partnerships
vp@dctriclub.org, partnerships@dctriclub.org
David has been a member of the club since 2014 when he joined the New Triathlete Program and was hooked. Back then, he was not a swimmer so the swim for a sprint was rather intimidating and he was glad to survive his first race at Blackbear Triathlon. Thanks to the DC Tri Club’s Masters Swim Program (sadly no more) he was able to improve and gradually work his way up to longer distances. He enjoys more running and cycling and can often be found roaming the hills of Rock Creek. The club has been such a welcoming community that he hopes to give back to the club by serving on the board.
MALLORY SCOTT, Secretary
secretary@dctriclub.org
Mallory officially joined the DC Tri Club in 2017 after hovering around its events and facebook groups for a while. She participated in her first triathlon in 2016 on a bright orange hybrid Breezer and stayed “tri-curious” after that. Since joining the club, Mallory has participated in a variety of club events but became a devoted member of the event Masters swim program in 2019. She joined the board in 2020 as the Gear and Merchandise Director, a role that mirrors her day job almost perfectly. She took over the presidency in 2023.
Mallory still spends most of her time running but a nagging injury has let her explore more of the world on her bike. She also rides with a cycling team and loves to participate Cyclocross races in the fall and winter.
PATRICK PANNETT, Treasurer
treasurer@dctriclub.org
A latecomer to triathlon and running, Patrick did his first half-marathon in 2010 and joined DC Tri that year when he did his first triathlon – the SavageMan half-iron distance race at Deep Creek Lake. From there he followed his taste for long-distance racing and went on to ChesapeakeMan (training via the inaugural DC Tri IM program) and Ironman Maryland, St. George, Lake Placid and Coeur d’Alene. He’s completed the Boston marathon and enjoys trying new things – like the Gettysburg to D.C. relay and Garrett County Gran Fondo Diabolical Double.
After several years of rehab and recovery, he was back to a full season in 2021 and looks forward to supporting robust programs and improvements in 2022. Patrick subscribes to the N+1 philosophy – that there’s always room for one more bike.
REBECCA NA, Director of Communications and Marketing
communications@dctriclub.org
Rebecca/Becca, a DcTri Club member since 2022, transitioned from weightlifting to triathlons via NTP 2022. Her cardio journey started with a love for hiking, extended to biking. Balancing corporate life and her cat lady status, she craves an annual adventurous bike trip. Pursuing multisport and endurance goals, Becca, as Communications Director, is keen to connect members and foster a sense of community through effective communication. Reach out with ideas or questions – she’s here for you! Follow our DC Tri Insta at @dctriclub!!!
MARIAMA ORANGE (she/her), Director of Community & Belonging
community@dctriclub.org
Mariama was introduced to the great sport of triathlon when she joined DC Tri Club as part of the 2023 New Triathlete Program cohort. Inspired by the warm welcome she received, she is passionate about contributing to a club culture where everyone feels welcome. Please reach out if you have ideas about how to make the club more inclusive, or if you just want to share your experience of the club community.
COLLEEN GEASEY, Director of Gear and Merchandise
gear@dctriclub.org
Colleen joined DC Tri via the Ironman Program in 2023. After growing up on swim team, getting a taste of endurance sports at the Marine Corps Marathon, and then getting into cycling to maintain sanity during the pandemic, she decided to put the tri-disciplines together. Started with the the Colombia Association Sprint in 2022, fell in love with the sport, and then set the big goal of completing a full Ironman. She found DC Tri Club when seeking coaching and training buddies for the 2023 Maryland Ironman and joined the club board in 2025. Outside of triathlons, Colleen works in event tech sales at Cvent, makes ceramics, bakes cakes, and is slowly but surely getting into gravel riding.
JUENE RADER, Director of Programs
programs@dctriclub.org
Juene moved to DC in 2018 and immediately fell in love with the area and the local races. After running her first half and full marathon, she was introduced to triathlons and joined the club through the DC TRI NTP program in 2019. Truly enjoying the sport, and even more importantly, the people she met, she signed up for several 2020 races and then spent 2021 trying to complete them. She concluded 2021 by completing the Maine 70.3 and Waterman Olympic/Sprint double.
She is a regular at the NOVA Track works out, and Happy Hours. She is eager to continue supporting the NTP program as a mentor and co-lead and excited to give back, as a member of the Board.
DEREK SPRUNGER, Director of Racing
racedirector@dctriclub.org
Derek stumbled into triathlon after a few years of marathon training and running through the mountains of British Columbia. Always looking for next challenge, after his first 50k trail race in 2019 he decided to finally learn how to swim…starting with an Adult 101 course. A year later he finished his first sprint race and has been on his triathlon journey ever since. Derek moved to DC in 2021 and joined the club soon after. He’s most experienced and strongest in middle distance. Derek loves the lessons from and emotions experienced in endurance sports. He is grateful to be able to support others achieve what they want out of triathlon.
ALEXANDER ‘ZANDER’ CURTIS, Director of Training
training@dctriclub.org
Zander’s introduction to triathlon began when he was a young child, watching his father’s races. Back then, triathlon was all about searching for minnows and crawdads near the swim start. Age group swimming, water polo, and then kayaking sustained Zander’s love for playing in the water until he competed in his first triathlon. Open water swimming is now where he finds the marriage of weightlessness and meditative state. A blissful adventure mapped out by buoys. Zander has a lot yet to learn about biking and running. He welcomes your good ideas and is excited about helping club members find their happiness through tri-sport racing. In his role as Director of Training, Zander wants to create opportunities for everyone to find their stride in the water, on their bike and while running. He believes that triathlon training offers a journey with far-reaching benefits. And you might just find a crawdad along the way!
CHARLIE TAYLOR, Director of Volunteering
volunteer@dctriclub.org
Charlie did his first triathlon in 2021 with a new bike, no training plan, and barely knowing how to swim. He flailed, huffed, and puffed his way through the hills in Luray–and somehow decided he would keep at it. A lifelong soccer player, he made the switch over to triathlon after seeing some former soccer buddies post on social media about how much they were enjoying the sport. When not doing triathlon or recruiting volunteers for various club events, you can find him working in international relations, petting random people’s dogs, and eating breakfast tacos.