Meet Our Staff

Executive Director
From Office Manager to Children’s Program Coordinator to Executive Director in less than 2 years, Vanessa is a woman on the go! She has recently discovered a passion for grant writing. In her spare time she enjoys giving community education presentations and coordinating fundraising events. Vanessa’s hobbies include reading her calendar and collecting user names and passwords. She plans to sign up for yoga any day now!

For questions regarding funding, job opportunities, community education, and training events, contact Vanessa: vanessa@womenaresafe.org

 
Shelter Coordinator
Rhoni has been with Women Are Safe since the program's beginning, and during that time has served in many capacities. Always a perfect lady, as you can see by the accompanying photograph, her Martha Stewart-like skills are invaluable to the shelter clients as well as to the staff.

For questions regarding needed repairs and food and supplies for our shelter, contact Rhoni: rhoni@womenaresafe.org

Community Outreach Director
Korie was born with an instinct for shopping; this led inevitably to her concern for the fashion trends in her community. She's a sturdy individual who is up to most any task, including the management of our Shop ‘til It Stops thrifty boutique, which benefits victims of domestic violence served by WAS. Korie spends much of her time deciding what is appropriate for others to wear. She also assists with community education. Korie reminds you all : the more you shop, the more you help!

For questions regarding programs and presentations for adults, and donations for or questions about Shop 'til It Stops, contact Korie: korie@womenaresafe.org or Shop 'til It Stops: shop-til-it-stops@womenaresafe.org

 
Youth Program Coordinator
Trina gave up a glamorous career in television in exchange for the exciting position of WAS Youth Program coordinator.  (Take that, Madonna and Angelina!) She has been a substitute teacher for children in elementary through high school, taught children in Sunday School, and worked as an Art Director, Unit Leader, and Counselor at a children's camp. 

For questions regarding Children and Youth support group; Teen Dating Violence Prevention programs; Boys Against Violence programs; donations of toys and needed children's items; and Christmas help; contact Trina: trina@womenaresafe.org

 
Court Advocate
Raised in the Midwest, this Dorothy isn’t in Kansas anymore. Tackling the court system in Hickman County and raising awareness of sexual assault would intimidate a lesser woman, but our Mary Jo effortlessly maintains her calm even when confronted by talking trees and flying monkeys.

For questions regarding Court Advocacy and Outreach and Orders of Protection in Hickman County contact Mary Jo: maryjo@womenaresafe.org

 
Program Assistant
Program Assistant Robin is always ready to greet visitors and clients when they come through the door at Women Are Safe Inc. She's responsible for all sorts of things, as you can tell by looking at the constantly shifting piles of work in her office. The job may be a little intimidating to some but with her ability to grab a project by the horns, Robin tackles it with the aplomb of a natural-born organizer.

For questions about upcoming events or other program information, contact program@womenaresafe.org

 
Dickson Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
After several years spent as a stay at home mom, Amy decided to go back to school and get her degree in paralegal studies. She worked for attorneys for a while but decided that did not utilize her gift for gab. Now as our Dickson Outreach Coordinator she gets to talk all day promoting our program and providing court advocacy to Dickson and Humphreys Counties.

For information about court advocacy in Dickson or Humphreys County, or about support groups and other events in Dickson County, or volunteer opportunities, please contact Amy at dickson@womenaresafe.org

 
Humphreys County Outreach Coordinator
After experiencing dismal failure in her attempts at retirement, Deb is back at WAS for the third time. As always, she is persistently (some might say 'stubbornly') promoting our mission to end domestic violence by all available means -- including pouting, if that's what it takes.

For information about support groups, DV dynamics, human trafficking, or services available in Humphreys County, please contact Deb at humphreys@womenaresafe.org

 
Feline Outreach Advocate
In addition to his official duties, Parnell serves informally as Special Advisor to the Executive Director (with whom he shares an office) and provides touch therapy to staff and clients. In his spare time, Parnell enjoys sleeping.

For questions regarding the link between Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse, or to donate cat food and cat toys, contact Parnell: parnell@womenaresafe.org

Court Advocacy Program Director

Paula passed away May 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Although she has moved beyond our sight and touch, her spirit will always remain with us. Her strength and determination will guide us in helping others achieve freedom.

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