HIGHER Ground Leadership Development Program
Carol Adams, Richmond Police Department Sue Armstrong, Virginia Housing Sukenya Best, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Alden Blevins, The disAbility Law Center of Virginia Danielle Browns, Girls For a Change Shayla Cannady, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Ella Danilovich, Virginia Commonwealth University Tabatha Easley, Virginia Commonwealth University Joyce Ellenwood, Virginia State University Malikha Forbes, Virginia State University Dani Halbleib, United Methodist Family Services (UMFS) Sarah Hobgood, Virginia Commonwealth University Laura Ingles, Virginia Commonwealth University Demetria James, Virginia Commonwealth University Briana Jones, The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis Nedra Jones, Virginia State University Sylvia Jones, Virginia State University Brittany Keegan, Virginia Commonwealth University Cassandra Michelle, Virginia Commonwealth University Meredith Mitchell, VCU Health System Sierra Montz, Trinity Care Fonda Neal, Virginia Commonwealth University Alicia Pullen, U.S. Senate Katie Rhodes, YMCA Richmond Stephanie Terry, Nurse Tim, Inc. Shuryl Thompson, Virginia Department of Health Renee Walcott, University of Richmond Andrea Walker, United Methodist Family Services (UMFS) Amiee Walters, Virginia Commonwealth University Christine Warlington Jones, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Tyra Wilkins, Virginia Lottery Mariah Williams, Virginia Housing Tracey Williams, Virginia State University Ariel Wood, Virginia Commonwealth University Ronke Akinkugbe, Virginia Commonwealth University Lendi Bass, Virginia Department of Health Trudi Batiste, Virginia Commonwealth University Ivy Bell, Richmond Henrico Health District Chimene Boone, Virginia Commonwealth University Jennifer Ciminelli, Virginia Commonwealth University Tanyea Darrisaw, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Sable Dyer, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Valerie Eppolito, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation DaVonne Garner, Trinity Care Sarah Hatton, Department of Medical Assistance Services Mia Hilliard, City of Richmond Suzanne Holland, Office of the Governor Kim Ivey, Virginia Commonwealth University CharRae Jordan, Trinity Care Jamillah Martin, Virginia Commonwealth University Shauna Mayo, John Tyler Community College Warren Mays, Virginia Commonwealth University Jaclyn McCormick, Virginia Commonwealth University Stephanie McCraw, Ryan Homes Christiane Mitchell, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Claire Moore, Virginia Commonwealth University Monique Morton, Virginia Commonwealth University Tynesha O'Quinn, Virginia Information Technologies Agency Kenya Peterson, City of Richmond Carly Phinizy, Virginia Commonwealth University Weihua Qiu, Virginia Commonwealth University NaKera Richardson, Girls for a Change Cari Rillo, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Crystal Stafford, Tidewater Community College Danielle Thorpe, University of Virginia Amy Vincent, Virginia Commonwealth University Stacey Wahl, Virginia Commonwealth University Dena Washington, Virginia Information Technologies Agency Lakeisha Allen, Richmond Public Schools Simone Biasuzzi, EAB Alexa Boggs, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Christine Booker, Virginia Commonwealth University Erin Bragg, Virginia Commonwealth University Stephanie Carrington, Richmond City Health Department Sarah Clay, Virginia Commonwealth University Jaida Cureton, Jade Multicultural Salon Michelle Daschner, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Michelle DiPietro, Capitol Equipment, Inc. Candace Dungee, Virginia Commonwealth University Erin Freeman, Virginia Commonwealth University Lisa Gagliano, Virginia Commonwealth University Marisa Guida, Virginia Commonwealth University Sara Harrington, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Tanya Hockett, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Nancy Hsu, Virginia Commonwealth University Jadrian Jones, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Sherri Laffoon, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Ibironke Lawal, Virginia Commonwealth University Wendi Martin, Virginia Commonwealth University Jonette Meade Barley, City of Richmond Carlitta Moore, Arkansas State University Gretchen Neigh, Virginia Commonwealth University Lori Payne, City of Richmond Abbey Pemberton, Charles City County Katie Shedden, Virginia Commonwealth University LaChelle Waller, Virginia Commonwealth University Patricia Williams, City of Richmond Romona Willoughby, Virginia Commonwealth University Susan Zacharia, Virginia Commonwealth University Faten Alamri, Virginia Commonwealth University Lisa Anderson Foley, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Sherre Atkins, The Robert Russa Moton Museum & Longwood University Thalia Bowen, Charles City County Jennifer Bradley, Virginia Commonwealth University Ryan Bridgett, Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Corey Byers, Virginia Commonwealth University Amanda Carlson, Virginia Commonwealth University Logan Chappell, The College of William & Mary Cindy Cheely, Virginia Commonwealth University Carol Considine, Old Dominion University Hazel Duncan, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Tasha Easter, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Shirley Farrar, Virginia Commonwealth University Celeste Fetta, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Ramanie Garrett, Virginia Commonwealth University Rhonda Hall, Virginia Commonwealth University Juwandar Hill, City of Richmond Brenna Ivey, Port of Virginia Lauren Jackson, Virginia Commonwealth University Nikole John, AdvantEdge Analytics LaToya Johnson-Davis, Charles City Social Services Sara Jones, Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center Angela Josie, Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Edna Renee Macbeth, Virginia Commonwealth University Kasharne Neal, Afton Chemical Mayura Patel, Virginia Commonwealth University Sonali Rathore, Virginia Commonwealth University Jennifer Riemann, VCU Police Department Debbie Roberts, Virginia Commonwealth University Becky Silva, Virginia Housing Development Authority Sally Sledge, Norfolk State University Leanne VanDerveer, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Kelly Winn, Virginia Commonwealth University Jennifer Bottoms, Call Federal Credit Union Gioia Casso, Virginia Commonwealth University Maribel Castaneda, Commonwealth of Virginia Holly Coates, United Methodist Family Services Sarah Faris, Virginia Commonwealth University Sherri Goodine, Dominion Energy Drew Halstead, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sharon Harden, City of Richmond Elizabeth Holt, Charles City County Shanteny Jackson, Richmond City Health Department Michelle Johnson, Charles City County Peggy Lindauer, Virginia Commonwealth University Kristy Livsey, Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center Veronica Montes, Virginia Tech Natalia O’Brien, Virginia Commonwealth University Miranda Pyne, Virginia Commonwealth University Karla Ramos, City of Richmond Melanie Ramos, City of Richmond Pamela Spratley, Virginia Commonwealth University Hannah Steighner, Virginia Commonwealth University Fran Thomas, Virginia State University Jessi Znosko, Longwood University Trina Addison, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Michele Armstrong, Virginia Commonwealth University Pamela Arnold, Virginia Commonwealth University Karen Askew, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Elizabeth Bartol, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Tedra Baskerville, VCU Health System Isis Blount, Virginia Retirement System Lena Calla Metcalf, Thompson Creek Window Company Valarie Carter, Virginia Commonwealth University Charlotte Dean, YMCA of Greater Richmond Tamara Del Rosario, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Shannon Edwards, United Network for Organ Sharing Kisha Fuller, Federal Reserve Bank of Virginia Jovette Gadson, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Donna Gassie, Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth Genesha Gibson, Virginia Commonwealth University Jennifer Hatchett, City of Richmond Amanda Hill, Virginia Commonwealth University Denise Jones, RE/MAX Signature Stacy Jones, VCU Health System Cynthia McMillan, University of Richmond LaToya Pettiford, Virginia Commonwealth University Donna Pletch, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Tamekia Simmons, Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice Lucy Carter Smith, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Stephanie Toney, Virginia Department of Health Susan Williams, Virginia Commonwealth University Dionne Woody, City of Richmond Janina Arrington, Thomas Nelson Community College Stephanie Boehles, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Charlene Brown, City of Richmond LaTryce Butler, Virginia Commonwealth University Sharon Campbell, University of California, San Diego Brandi Carraway, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Cameron Carter, Virginia Commonwealth University Kimberly Chen, City of Richmond, Department of Planning and Development Tierra Easter, Virginia Commonwealth University Janel Hofler, City of Virginia Beach Bianca Horner, Virginia State University Abby Houser, University of Richmond Jasmine Lewis, University of Virginia Madison House Tammy Lewis, Virginia Union University Ashleigh Luck, Virginia Commonwealth University Jean McClellan-Holt, Old Dominion University Kirsten McKinney, University of Richmond Angela Nelson, Virginia Commonwealth University Heather Nunnally, Virginia Commonwealth University Lois Paige, Virginia State University Kirsten Petrocelli, University of Richmond Tina Petrone, Thompson Creek Window Company Paula Saylor-Robinson, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, Virginia Commonwealth University Roberta Seay, VCU Health System Carolyn Smart, University of Richmond Cassandra Taylor-Anderson, University of Richmond Jean Thomas Banks, Virginia Commonwealth University Latanya Walker, Virginia Tech Kesha Wilson, Norfolk State University Tawyana Athey, University of Richmond Janice Baab, Virginia Commonwealth University Kimberly Batts-Brickhouse, Child Care Aware of Virginia Talia Brown, United Methodist Family Services Michelle Carpenter, Virginia Commonwealth University Tracy Cassalia, University of Richmond Michelle Coward, City of Richmond Charlene Easter, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Leslie Fehan, VCU Health System Jocelyn Harrison, Richmond Department for Social Services Cheryl Hofmeister, Aetna Andrea Hott, Commonwealth of Virginia Carol Ann Irby, Virginia Commonwealth University Jonette Jackson, Virginia State University Linda Jackson, Virginia Union University Marcia James, Virginia State University Samantha Joyner, Virginia Commonwealth University Jaquetta Merriweather, Virginia Department of Corrections Amy Miller, Virginia Commonwealth University Julie Molloy, Virginia Union University Anna Mooney, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Elizabeth Pishchalnikova, Virginia Commonwealth University Brook Pittinger, Virginia Department of Fire Programs Alana Robinson, Charles Ryan Associates Amy Taloma, Virginia Commonwealth University LaTasia Turpin, General Electric Logan Vetrovec, Virginia Commonwealth University Kayla Watts, Virginia Commonwealth University Shermayne Webster, Virginia State University Nicole Wilkerson, City of Richmond Karen Williams, Virginia Commonwealth University Rachel Worthington, Virginia Commonwealth University Syndra Yancey, WestRock Peggy Andrews, Virginia Commonwealth University Melissa Barnes, Norfolk State University Circe Black, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Freida Bolling, Continental Societies Inc. Lateshia Brown, Goochland Powhatan Community Services Shannon Cribbs, Virginia Commonwealth University Lori Dachille, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Sandra Edgell, Virginia Commonwealth University Jenae Harrington, Virginia Commonwealth University Tishaun Harris Ugworji, Department for the Aging and Rehabilitative Services Katrice Hunt, Virginia Department of Emergency Management Lene Hunt, Virginia Commonwealth University Kristie Inge, Highwoods Properties Inc. Tillie Jackson, City of Richmond Cynthia Kiefer, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing Nasha Lewis, Virginia Commonwealth Univesity Sania Marcoccia, Virginia Commonwealth University Angela McGrath, Virginia Commonwealth Univesity Antionette Rivers, Virginia School for Nurse Aides Valerie Robnolt, Virginia Commonwealth University Alexandra Rooke, Bridging RVA Keisha Stephenson, City of Richmond Kimberly Stevens, Virginia Commonwealth Univesity Gay Stokes, City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities Helen Beth Taylor, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Marti Tomlin-Allen, University of Richmond Maya Vincelli, University of Richmond Lynn Welton, Virginia Commonwealth University Yakira Alston, Virginia Commonwealth University Rebecca Branch-Griffin, Virginia State University Hannah Burson, Capital Area Health Network Deborah Butler, Virginia Commonwealth University Brooke Cessna, Virginia ABC Wanda Clary, Virginia Commonwealth University Marcia Dubois, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services Joyce Foster, Virginia Commonwealth University Karen Gregory, VCU Massey Cancer Center Shanza Isom, Virginia Commonwealth University Sharon Johnson, Virginia Commonwealth University Carolina Johnson Wilson, Virginia Commonwealth University June Jones, Virginia Commonwealth University Nicole Jones, Library of Virginia Marketa Lee, Virginia Retirement System Kimberly Matthews, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Jacqueline McDonnough, VCU School of Education, Teaching and Learning Victoria Moore, Virginia Retirement System Chevelle Moss-Savage, Virginia State University Nichole Page, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Marika Peterson, Southside Virginia Community College Jackie Picco, Estes-Express Lines Anna Pope, Virginia Retirement System DaNika Robinson, Virginia Commonwealth University Tanya Satterwhite, Virginia State University Kellie Slutzah, Virginia Commonwealth University Tiffini Smith, Bridging Richmond Robin Watkins, Virginia Commonwealth University Joyce Wilkins, Virginia State University Bernadette Battle, Southside Virginia Community College Kimberly Bradley, Virginia Commonwealth University Wanda Brown, City of Richmond Jennifer Chapman, Virginia Commonwealth University Jewell Davis, Virginia Commonwealth University Lanae Dowe, Virginia State University Sharna Gannaway, Virginia State University Bonita Glover, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Hannah Hess, Lululemon Charleyne Kelley, Virginia Commonwealth University Juanita Lee, JIREH Construction Co. Inc. Matilda Lynch, Virginia Commonwealth University Louise Mason, VCU Medical Center Ashley Pleasants, Virginia Commonwealth University Jonet Prevost-White, City of Richmond Lakesha Roney, Innerself Counseling and Consultation Eileen Truax, Virginia Commonwealth University Felita Tucker-Battle, Virginia Commonwealth University Pamela Williams, Virginia Commonwealth University Marquita Aguilar, Virginia Commonwealth University Lauren Austin, Feed More Margaret Booker, Richmond Montessori School Tina Braden, Virginia Commonwealth University Tanisha Dorsey, Virginia Department of Social Services Jennifer Elswick, Virginia Commonwealth University Paula Giles, City of Richmond Paula Harpster, Virginia State Government Jessica Hench, College of William & Mary Yourdonous James, Virginia State University Florence Johnson, Virginia Commonwealth University Ella Jones, Virginia State University Tiffany Patron, City of Richmond April Steele, Virginia Commonwealth University Beverly Walker, Virginia Commonwealth University Danielle Watkins, Virginia State University Terry Worrell, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Leslie Bozeman, Virginia Commonwealth University Marie Chapin, Virginia Commonwealth University Jacquelyn Cowan, County of Chesterfield Crystal Crockett, Virginia State University Gwendolyn Dandridge, Virginia State University Terri Dickerson, Virginia Commonwealth University Deborah Farmer, Virginia Commonwealth University Cheryl Fleming, Office of the Attorney General Sachiko Goode, Virginia State University Donna Jackson, Virginia Commonwealth University Elizabeth Johnson, Virginia Commonwealth University, Center for Institutional Effectiveness Lisa Miles, University of Richmond Jasmine Patron, Housing Opportunities Made Equal of VA Andrea Perseghin, Virginia Commonwealth University Jennifer Powell, Office of the Attorney General Victoria Sanders, Sanders for Women's Health LaTasha Wyche, Virginia Commonwealth University Pamela Ash, University of Richmond Felicia Bolling, Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation Karen Brown-Davis, Virginia Commonwealth University Jane Dowrick, University of Richmond, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Belinda Friday, Virginia Department of Correctional Education Judy Gary, Virginia Commonwealth University Jane Hardell, Henrico Community Corrections Program Lisa Hatcher Byles, Byles Financial Planning LLC Marcy Johnson, United Methodist Family Services Stephanie Kite, Virginia Department of Transportation Sheena Lyle, Lyle Professional Consulting LLC Mandy Moffett, Virginia Commonwealth University Jeannine Perry, Longwood University Constance Peyton, Virginia Commonwealth University Duane Robertson, Bank of America Dionne Shepperson, Virginia Commonwealth University Valerie Wallen, RTI International Widad Abed, Richmond Public Schools Katrina Bagley, McGuire Woods LLP Connie Ballard, Longwood University Shiela Battle, Department of Social Services Carol Brown, Virginia Department of Correctional Education Lorie Coker, Virginia Commonwealth University Mary Davis, Spotts Fain PC Zanetta Ford, Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People Karen Gilliam, Virginia Commonwealth University Constance Glenn, City of Richmond Deborah Hanson, Soul Purpose Danise Harmon, Virginia Commonwealth University Valerie Harris, VCU Health System Amanda Healy, Housing Opportunities Made Equal Maryann Himes-Fields, University of Virginia Elke Jack, Anthem Maro Mitchell, Northern Virginia Community College Levita Nesbitt, Virginia Education Association Susan Teague-Rector, IBM Watson Health Iva Brown, Home Again LaRuth Ensley, University of Phoenix Betty Forbes, VCU Medical Center Karen Gage, Capital One Beth Harper, St. Joseph's Villa Rose Hatcher, Aetna Joyce Johnson, Virginia Heroes Incorporated Brinda Lee, Metropolitan Technology Solutions, Corp. Jeanne McNeil, Virginia Commonwealth University Tiffany Murray, Virginia Commonwealth University Anita Nadal, School of World Studies Cassandra Reynolds, Hunton and Williams Beatrice Robinson, Boaz and Ruth LaForest F. Williams, Virginia Commonwealth University Rachelle Booker, Strategic Staffing K. Johnson Bowles, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts Katherine Clay-Bassard, Virginia Commonwealth University Beth Coakley, Virginia Commonwealth University Annemarie Delgado, Norfolk State University Christine Diggs, Virginia State University Angela Duncan, VCU Health System Julia Galloway, Central Virginia Food Bank Amy Harris, Richmond Public Schools Michelle D. Hawkins, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Katherine Vatalaro Hill, VCU Wellness Resource Center Mia Horace, Virginia Union University Dawn Howard, Virginia Department of Social Services Michelle Jones, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Juliette Landphair, University of Mary Washington Lorae Ponder, Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Inc. Julie Sulik, Friends Association for Children Kate Turner, Media General Jacqueline Woody, Department of Environmental Resources Beverly Boone Harris, Norfolk State University Kimberly Brown, Virginia Tech Molly Brunk, MST Institute Karen Casteele, Radford University Andrea Collins Tatum, Virginia State University Erica Holmes, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Xochela James, Virginia Commonwealth University Salathia Johnson, Virginia Supportive Housing/ Homebuy 5 Michelle Jones-Finney, James Solomon Russell Middle School Sonya Lamb, Virginia Commonwealth University Rachel Maddux, Virginia Commonwealth University Harriet Morrison, Halifax Community College Sandra Nutall, Virginia Commonwealth University Susannah O'Donnell, George Mason University Faye Prichard, Virginia Commonwealth University Blair Sanyour, The Nature Conservancy Monica Spencer, Greater Ebenezer A.M.E Church Shawn Vinson-Briggs, Saint Paul's College Geraldine Woodley, Saint Paul's College Anita Wynn, Saint Paul's College Veronica Barrell, United Methodist Urban Ministries of Richmond Inc. Valery Bates-Brown, Virginia State University Mariama Boney, NAFSA: Association of International Educators Valerie Wiggins Burke, Brunswick County Department of Social Services Carolyn Burton, Greater Richmond ARC Rosalie Corona, Virginia Commonwealth Univerisity Jean Elliott, Virginia Tech Zarina Fazaldin, L and Z Historic LLC Dorothy Fillmore, Virginia Commonwealth University Tracy Hakala, James Madison University Greta Harris, Better Housing Coalition Ellen Krauss, St. Christopher's School Lucretia McCulley, University of Richmond Libraries, University of Richmond Margaret McGugan, Virginia Employment Commission Pamela Norris, University of Virginia Tracy Richardson, Virginia Commonwealth University Betty Richardson Reppert, Virginia Commonwealth University Jackie Tugman, Virginia Military Institute Jacqueline Anderson, School of Theology, Virginia Union University Deidre Bryant, Choose Your Provider Denise Cooper, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Selena Cozart, University of Virginia Charlene Crawley, Virginia Commonwealth University Miriam Davidow, Richmond City Public Schools Molly Davis, George Mason University Torey Edmonds, Virginia Commonwealth University Paula Freeman, VCU, Academic Technology Laverne Hanes-Stevens, New Seasons Counseling, Coaching and Consulting Valerie Holton, Virginia Commonwealth University Kristen Jacobson, Lutheran Pastor/Bon Secours Richmond Wanda Martin, Hanover Community Services Angelina Overvold, Virginia Commonwealth University Vivian Pair, Hendall Inc. Paula Parker, Union Presbyterian Seminary Tammy Rose, Strengthening Families Program/Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Wanda Rue, Transformation Retreats Inc. Susan Sekerke, The Daily Planet Carol Uzzle, Reveille United Methodist Church Johnette Walker, East District Family Resource Center Cricket White, Initiatives of Change Lisa Williams, McKesson Corp. Denise Wise, East Team Board Lynn Woodson, University of Virginia Lynda Sharp Anderson, Senior Center of Greater Richmond Helen Aspaas, Virginia Commonwealth University Doris Batts, Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sandra Weaver Brownlee, First African Baptist Church Deborah M. Burton, Living Word of God Tabernacle of Deliverance Pamela Chavis, Medical University of South Carolina Kimberly Clark, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology Littycia Clay-Crawley, Faith Community Baptist Church Christine Damrose-Mahlmann, Tidewater Community College Sharon Dawson, College of Humanities and Sciences She'ron Fields, Greene Elementary Marilyn Fitts, Faith Community Baptist Church Peggy Friedenberg, Congregation Beth Ahabah Faith Harris, Virginia Union University Queen Harris, Fifth Baptist Church Kathy Henderson, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Debora Logan, Trinity Baptist Church Dudley Luck, Mary Baldwin College Aleta Meyer, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Mary Parnell, Exodus Family Institute Inc. Jennifer Phillips, Virginia Commonwealth University Kammi Phillips, Saint Paul's Baptist Church Donna Reamy, Virginia Commonwealth University Barbara Robbins, Rocky Hill Stables Katherine Weese, Hampden-Sydney College Valerie Williams, Resurrection Ministry Inc. Farra Worrell, Women of Grace Ministries Faye Belgrave, Virginia Commonwealth University C. Delores Booker, First African Baptist Church MarQuita Carmichael Burton, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Johnna Coleman-Yates, Tidewater Community College Veverley Coverton-Brown, Mt. Olive Baptist Church Gloria W. Flowers, Sheltering Arms Physical Rehab Hospital Giola Forbes, New Deliverance Evangelistic Church D. Patricia Gray, Virginia Commonwealth University Sylvia Singleton Harris, First Baptist Church Camisha Jones, University of Richmond Brenda Jordan-Shelton Delores McQuinn, Mt. Olive Baptist Church Gladys Nunnally, Virginia State University Valerie Salaam, Richmond City Council Elizabeth Gayle Walker, Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School Lynne Washington, Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Beverly Abdus-Sabur, Richmond City Public Schools Zenoria Adbus-Salaam, Masjid Bilal Brenda Brown, Henrico County Daphne Bryan, Hayes E. Willis Health Center Paige Chargois, Hope in the Cities Christine El Amin, Masjio Bilal Patty Hale, Lynchburg College Judy Horton, Suburban Hospital Cheryl Ivey Green, First Baptist Church of South Richmond Gwen Mansini, Mechanicsville Christian Center Judy McMillan, Tidewater Community College Wanda Mitchell, Hampton University Cheryl Mitchem, Virginia State University Katrinia Murray, Fourth Baptist Church Mari Normyle, Ruffalo Noel Levitz Mary Katherine O'Connor, Virginia Commonwealth University Mary O'Neill, Northern Virginia Community College Valerie Taylor, Word of Life Ministries Roberta Walker, Westwood Baptist Church Kim Ward, Virginia Union University Beverly Warren, Virginia Commonwealth University Heather Warren, University of Virginia Elsie Weatherington, Virginia State University Dorothy Winningham, New Bethel Christian Fellowship International View project In the 2018 session of the Virginia General Assembly, multiple pieces of legislation were brought to committee, proposing the creation of a fund to catalyze public-private partnerships to expand access to Virginians residing in food deserts. Through the creation of the fund, underserved communities would see the construction, rehabilitation and expansion of food retailers in their communities ameliorate food deserts. View project This report provides a legislative racial impact analysis of Senate Bill (SB) 909, a proposed bill in the Virginia General Assembly, to expand the Virginia Fair Housing Law to include lawful sources of income. Specifically, this report examines state and county source of income laws and their variances by race and ethnicity. View project This report examines Senate Bill (SB) 106, introduced during the 2018 Virginia General Assembly session to address the criterion of redistricting and the specific impact on racial and ethnic minorities. This legislation is a direct response to previous legislative attempts to address gerrymandering and remains an evolving issue in the Commonwealth. View project In the 2018 session of the Virginia General Assembly, multiple pieces of legislation were brought to committee, proposing the creation of a fund to catalyze public-private partnerships to expand access to Virginians residing in food deserts. Through the creation of the fund, underserved communities would see the construction, rehabilitation and expansion of food retailers in their communities ameliorate food deserts. View project This report provides a legislative racial impact analysis of Senate Bill (SB) 909, a proposed bill in the Virginia General Assembly, to expand the Virginia Fair Housing Law to include lawful sources of income. Specifically, this report examines state and county source of income laws and their variances by race and ethnicity. View project This report examines Senate Bill (SB) 106, introduced during the 2018 Virginia General Assembly session to address the criterion of redistricting and the specific impact on racial and ethnic minorities. This legislation is a direct response to previous legislative attempts to address gerrymandering and remains an evolving issue in the Commonwealth.HB 69 Grocery Investment Program and Fund
Members
Taryn Anthony, internal policies and procedures specialist, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Tracey Dunn, field operations specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Stephen Miller-Pitts, contracting specialist, Department of Defense
Grant Rissler, assistant director, Office of Public Policy Outreach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Barbara Williams-Lewis, administrative assistant, Altria LLCSB 909/HB 1408 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices
Members
Saman Aghaebrahim, special assistant, Office of the Governor of Virginia
Erica Brown-Meredith, assistant professor, Longwood University
Tarik Claiborne, regional portfolio manager, Virginia Housing Development Authority
Danielle Richardson, deputy clerk, Loudon County General District Court
Kera Woodard, equal employment opportunity program specialist, Virginia Department of Human Resource ManagementSB 106 Congressional and state legislative districts; standards and criteria
Members
Amber Adams, internal audit supervisor, Virginia Housing Development Authority
Kristen Dahlman, senior policy analyst, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
John Darnell Hicks, counselor, Southside Virginia Community College
Cassandra Reynolds, senior Pro Bono Coordinator, Hunton Andrew and Kurth LLP
Vanessa Walker Harris, director, Office of Family Health Services, Virginia Department of HealthHB 69 Grocery Investment Program and Fund
Members
Taryn Anthony, internal policies and procedures specialist, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Tracey Dunn, field operations specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Stephen Miller-Pitts, contracting specialist, Department of Defense
Grant Rissler, assistant director, Office of Public Policy Outreach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Barbara Williams-Lewis, administrative assistant, Altria LLCSB 909/HB 1408 Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices
Members
Saman Aghaebrahim, special assistant, Office of the Governor of Virginia
Erica Brown-Meredith, assistant professor, Longwood University
Tarik Claiborne, regional portfolio manager, Virginia Housing Development Authority
Danielle Richardson, deputy clerk, Loudon County General District Court
Kera Woodard, equal employment opportunity program specialist, Virginia Department of Human Resource ManagementSB 106 Congressional and state legislative districts; standards and criteria
Members
Amber Adams, internal audit supervisor, Virginia Housing Development Authority
Kristen Dahlman, senior policy analyst, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
John Darnell Hicks, counselor, Southside Virginia Community College
Cassandra Reynolds, senior Pro Bono Coordinator, Hunton Andrew and Kurth LLP
Vanessa Walker Harris, director, Office of Family Health Services, Virginia Department of Health