Doorways is proud to welcome four new members to our board of directors. “We are elated to welcome such a talented and engaged group of new board members who will support and amplify Doorways’ mission 'What is consent?' 'Is this abuse?' and more FAQs, answered. Learn More Doorways Welcomes New Board Members Doorways is proud to welcome four new members to our board of directors: Ilona Birenbaum, Principal, The Wynhurst Group, LLC, is a leadership and organizational consultant/leadership coach with over 30 years of experience and a diverse organizational development background. Christy Cole, CAP, Director of Philanthropy, Arlington Community Foundation, is a trusted partner for donors, professional advisors, and nonprofits, with over 25 years of experience in gift planning, fundraising, and leadership. Megan Doern, Public Relations Team Lead, Consulting, Deloitte, is an expert in communications, media relations, and public affairs, with over 20 years of experience. Chris Mullings, Senior Vice President, John Marshall Bank, is a commercial lending leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving the Arlington region. “We are elated to welcome such a talented and engaged group of new board members who will support and amplify Doorways’ mission,” said Diana Ortiz, LPC, M.Ed., Doorways’ President and CEO. “Our board of directors supports our team in responding to our community’s growing and changing needs swiftly and effectively, ensuring that all survivors can get the support they need from Doorways.” The newest members of Doorways’ board join the following slate of accomplished directors: Board President Michelle Sagatov, Founder The Gold Group; Licensed Realtor, Washington Fine Properties Board Vice President Melissa MacGregor, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, SIFMA Board Treasurer Jhoanne Nunes, Principal, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Board Secretary Christine Leonhardt-Kimm, Director, Human Resources, Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) Past President Nina Tallon, Lawyer Katrina Jones, Vice President, Housing Equity Strategy and Impact, Fannie Mae Jade Kim Trusso, Founder and CEO, Nothing in Between Studio Lauren Harnishfeger, Strategic Fundraising and Nonprofit Leader Melanie Nathanson, Partner, Nathanson+ Hauck Casey Nolan, Senior Managing Director, Development and Finance, CRC Companies Tanvi Sinha, CPA, Audit Manager, Matthews, Carter and Boyce, P.C. Todd Williams, Founder, IT’s a Grind Advisory Learn More About Doorways' Board Celebrate a board member by making a donation to Doorways in their honor To make a gift in honor of a board member in support of our mission, visit www.doorwaysva.org/donate and put their name in the comment section of the donation form. Thank you for giving safe harbor, healing, and hope! Donate Now In the News Tracking a Single Day at the National Domestic Violence Hotline "To listen to the National Domestic Violence Hotline is to witness how a confluence of stressors — high prices, a lack of affordable housing, easy access to firearms and drugs, the ubiquity of technology — can leave a person vulnerable to another’s cruelty and manipulation. Spikes in calls often align with highly publicized events: natural disasters, recession, quarantine during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a celebrity’s acknowledgment of being a survivor of domestic abuse. But in recent years, staff at the hotline said more of the spikes could be traced in part to crucial court rulings, as people press for answers about the impact of the decisions or how they have factored into the violence they have experienced at home." Read More Action Alert Urge Congress to Support the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act A 40% cut to Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is forcing victim service programs across the country to reduce or eliminate services, lay off staff, and, in some cases, close their doors. VOCA uses funds from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to support services to over six million victims annually through almost 6,500 direct service organizations, including domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child abuse treatment programs. However, decreased deposits into the CVF have led Congress to cut funding by almost $600 million and, as a result, countless victims in crisis will not be able to find help. The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act directs excess funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY29. Join NNEDV in urging your Members of Congress to co-sponsor and pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act and help domestic violence programs keep their doors open. Act Now   Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Save the date: Open Hearts, Open Doors is October 30th! Help create pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Give the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope today. Donate Now Doorways | P.O. Box 100185 | Arlington, VA 22210 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice