I have been with Embrace since October 2016. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University in 1997 and my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) in 2000. I have spent the last 17 years working with children who have been victims of child abuse and neglect. I spent 5 years as the Program Director for the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program in Portsmouth, Va. I have spent the last 10 years at another private TFC agency in the Hampton Roads area, first as a foster parent trainer and home study writer, and the last 6 years as a supervisor of the program, focusing primarily on the recruitment, training, and retention of foster parents. My wife and I live in Virginia Beach, where I grew up, with our 14-year old son and a 4-year daughter, and so most of our free time is spent with family. I am a huge sports fan, and have season tickets to Old Dominion University's football and basketball team. I am looking forward to this opportunity at Embrace to really build and mold the program and make it the TFC provider of choice for both foster families, and referral sources. I am also active with TFC at the state level, serving on the Board for the Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies (VALCPA) and an member of the Board for the Virginia Coalition of Private Provider Associations (VCOPPA), where I chair the Child Placing Special Interest Group.

I have been with Embrace since December 2013.  I received by B.S. Degree from Norfolk State University in 2005.  I've worked as an educator, case manager and now foster parent coordinator and it's rewarding to serve our community in all aspects.  When I'm not working I'm raising 4 children of my own, they are my biggest accomplishment and motivation.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from ECPI University in Virginia Beach, VA. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing and watching sports, and mentoring youth in the community.

I have been with Embrace since December 2018. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family. 

 I have been with Embrace since May of 2019 and have ben working in therapeutic foster care for 16 years. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Ferrum College in 2001. I also have experience in in-home, Mental Health Supports, and mentoring, I am from Roanoke, VA and my wife and I have been living in Poquoson, VA for two years. I am a huge music fan (Bob Dylan is my favorite) and I love football (Steelers!). Family is very important to me and I love spending quality time with my wife and children.