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.
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
Genevieve Lohr Director of Community Relations Genevieve@thejameshouse.org
Anna Smith Director of Crisis Services Annasmith@thejameshouse.org
Deloris Jefferson Director of Operations Deloris@thejameshouse.org
Natalie Sierra Director of Advancement Natalie@thejameshouse.org
Board of Directors
Ruth Anderson Chairperson Retired State Government
Marie Vargo Dept. of Corrections
Betsy Drewry Prince George County
Kimberly Thayer Ashland Chemical
The Honorable Brenda Ebron-Bonner Central State Hospital
Jim Gallagher Edward Jones
Debra Carey Retired
Dustin Wade Abraxas Home Care, LLC
Derek Davis Surry County
Angela McPhaul Town of Waverly
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
