Staff

Alicia Washington
Fiscal Manager

Alicia ensures MCADV’s financial stability by overseeing budgets, managing grants, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. With her financial expertise, she plays a critical role in sustaining MCADV’s operations and growth.

Vera Johnson
Program Specialist

Vera works with domestic violence programs to implement services that are both response and reflective to the diverse needs of survivors, especially underserved populations. She brings her strategic insight to improve coordinated community systematic responses to survivors and to progress assistance beyond direct advocacy to system advocacy.

Tara Steverson
Communications and Membership Specialist

Tara is dedicated to creating compelling narratives that engage the community and amplify MCADV’s mission. She works to cultivate and strengthen relationships with our members, fostering connections that drive support for our cause.

Luis Montgomery
Compliance and Public Policy Specialist

Luis assists our domestic violence shelter programs in adhering to federal regulations and standards while providing technical assistance to emerging shelters. He shapes public policy priorities around survivor-centered legislation and stands as the liaison between MCADV leadership and public policy entities.

Aiysha Johnson Burks
Training and Prevention Specialist

Aiysha delivers impactful trainings that address critical issues and empower communities. Her trainings play a crucial role in Prevention by equipping individuals and organizations with proactive strategies and resources.

Jennifer Wilson
Operations Administrative Coordinator

Jennifer streamlines the daily functions of the MCADV office and supports organizational efficiency. She handles logistics and administrative tasks, keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes.

Jerry Myrick
Consultant

As MCADV’s IT Specialist, Jay optimizes technology to enhance our efficiency and impact. With his technical expertise and a passion for our cause, Jay ensures that our systems run smoothly so that we can better serve the community.

Paula Granger
Consultant

As MCADV’s principal consultant, Paula helps us enhance our impact and achieve our mission more
effectively. She brings her strategic insight and hands-on experience to identify opportunities for
growth and creates tailored trainings to drive success for us and our domestic violence shelter
programs.