ABOUT US
James House is the only accredited nonprofit organization helping people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking in the Greater Tri-Cities Region.
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This includes the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg, and the counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, including Fort Gregg-Adams. All of our services are trauma-informed, cost-free, confidential, and available in both English and Spanish. We are governed by a Board of Directors who believe in our mission.
OUR MISSION
To provide support, advocacy, and education for people in the Tri-Cities area of Virginia affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking and to empower them to become healthy, safe, and self-sufficient.
Leadership Team
Chana Amaro Chief Executive Officer Chana@thejameshouse.org
Jane Clayborne Jane@thejameshouse.org
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Anna Smith Director of Crisis Services Annasmith@thejameshouse.org
Deloris Jefferson Director of Client Services & Underserved Populations Deloris@thejameshouse.org
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Natalie Sierra Director of Advancement Natalie@thejameshouse.org
Board of Directors
Ruth Anderson Chairperson Retired State Government
Marie Vargo Dept. of Corrections
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Betsy Drewry Prince George County
Kimberly Thayer Ashland Chemical
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The Honorable Brenda Ebron-Bonner Central State Hospital
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Jim Gallagher Edward Jones
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Debra Carey Retired
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Dustin Wade Abraxas Home Care, LLC
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Derek Davis Surry County
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Angela McPhaul Town of Waverly
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Maribel Del Carmen Peralta Prince George County Business Owner
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Ex Officio Board Members
Riley E. Ingram Former Delegate 62nd District of Virginia
Rosalyn Dance Former Senator 16th District of Virginia
William F. “Bill” Gandel Former Prince George Board of Supervisors
Lashrecse Aird Former Delegate 63rd District of Virginia
