Meet the Staff

Genie Lomba has a BA degree in Information Technology from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. Genie worked as a Computer Programmer for four years for a small company supporting the auto insurance industry in East Providence, RI. Later, Genie accepted an offer from Cigna Corporation in Bloomfield, CT, where she spent the next nine years developing computer programs for both mainframes and personal computers. In 1999, after the birth of her third child, Genie decided to put her career on hold to spend time caring for her three young children as a full time parent. While an at-home Mom, Genie started a photography business providing photographic services, including wedding, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, event and portrait photography. Genie is also a co-founder and President of Cape Verdean United Organization, a non-profit charitable organization which raises funds to purchase and build playgrounds and provide school supplies for the needy children of her native land, Cape Verde Islands. Genie joined the Ether Walker School in 2010.

Tom came to Walker's in 2007 when his wife Bessie was appointed Head of School. He served as Interim Director of Development in 2009 and continues to support the Development Office and the school in various ways including meeting with alumnae and parents, assisting with programs, hosting events, traveling with the Head of School and other Development Personnel and officiating at weddings in the Ethel Walker School Chapel. Tom serves as the faculty advisor to the Christian Club and particularly enjoys hosting Senior Sundaes at the Head's House.

In addition to his work at school, Tom serves as Co-Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Hartford, CT and is active in the Presbytery of Southern New England, currently chairing its Committee on Ministry. He has served churches in Philadelphia, Baltimore and East Kilbride, Scotland. Prior to being ordained he was an Admissions Officer at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. He is a Corporator at Renbrook School in West Hartford. He lives on campus in the Head's House.