Damon Williams
Designee-for Delegate Chris Head
Public Representative
Board Position: Board Chair
Term: Indefinite
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Damon Williams is a graduate of William Fleming
High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Virginia Military Institute.
While a cadet at VMI, Mr. Williams was a
stand-out basketball player. Damon and his twin brother, Ramon, are the highest scoring twin duo in NCAA history. Along with his brother, he was inducted into the VMI Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. He remains involved in the game as a NCAA basketball official at the Division I level.
Employed by First Citizens Bank for more than sixteen years, Damon now is the bank’s Regional Community Development Officer. In that role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and retail development efforts in the communities the bank serves throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Carilion Medical Center and served as a member of the Carilion Clinic’s Governance Task Force.
Mr. Williams is an active citizen in the Roanoke area. He has been the chairman of both the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley and the Economic Development Authority for the City of Roanoke. Damon also has served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Virginia and was a member of the Community Health Assessment Team for Healthy Roanoke Valley. His involvement with Total Action for Progress includes being a member of its Property Committee and serving on the board of its Business Seed Capital, Inc.
Damon has served his alma mater as member of the VMI Keydet Club’s Board of Governors and currently is a Director of the VMI Alumni Association.
Mr. Williams has been devoted to giving back to his community, especially its youth. Annually, he and his brother conduct summer basketball camps for both boys and girls in the Roanoke area which are sponsored by their non-profit group, Youth Sports, Inc. In 2001, Damon and brother received the “Key to the City” from Roanoke’s Mayor, Noel C. Taylor, in recognition of their service to the area’s young people.
Board Position: Board Chair
Term: Indefinite
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Damon Williams is a graduate of William Fleming
High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Virginia Military Institute.
While a cadet at VMI, Mr. Williams was a
stand-out basketball player. Damon and his twin brother, Ramon, are the highest scoring twin duo in NCAA history. Along with his brother, he was inducted into the VMI Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. He remains involved in the game as a NCAA basketball official at the Division I level.
Employed by First Citizens Bank for more than sixteen years, Damon now is the bank’s Regional Community Development Officer. In that role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and retail development efforts in the communities the bank serves throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Carilion Medical Center and served as a member of the Carilion Clinic’s Governance Task Force.
Mr. Williams is an active citizen in the Roanoke area. He has been the chairman of both the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley and the Economic Development Authority for the City of Roanoke. Damon also has served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Virginia and was a member of the Community Health Assessment Team for Healthy Roanoke Valley. His involvement with Total Action for Progress includes being a member of its Property Committee and serving on the board of its Business Seed Capital, Inc.
Damon has served his alma mater as member of the VMI Keydet Club’s Board of Governors and currently is a Director of the VMI Alumni Association.
Mr. Williams has been devoted to giving back to his community, especially its youth. Annually, he and his brother conduct summer basketball camps for both boys and girls in the Roanoke area which are sponsored by their non-profit group, Youth Sports, Inc. In 2001, Damon and brother received the “Key to the City” from Roanoke’s Mayor, Noel C. Taylor, in recognition of their service to the area’s young people.
Stephen Alan Musselwhite
Designee for Delegate Sam Rasoul
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Board Position: Public Representative
Term: Indefinite Stephen A. Musselwhite is married to Billie Sue. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Stephen is the President of Musselwhite & Associates, Inc. He is the Chair of Jefferson College of Health Sciences and also the President of Jefferson College Foundation, Inc. Stephen serves as Chair for Roanoke Counts Economic Development Authorities. He is also the State Chair for Kairos Prison Ministry. Stephen is the Past President for the Local Office On Aging. He is also the President for Regency Towers HOA. Stephen is a Board Member for Foundation for Roanoke Valley and also the Vice President for Foundation for Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Stephen is the Past Chair for Total Action for Progress. |
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Sherman Lea, Jr.
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Captain Angela Traynham
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Daisy Ball
Private Representative (5/10 Term) Board Position: Superintendent: Western Regional Jail, Salem, VA Term: July 2022 – July 2027 Daisy Ball, Ph.D., is Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program at Roanoke College. At Roanoke, she serves as Director of the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, bringing traditional college students (“outsiders”) together for semester-long learning with incarcerated individuals (“insiders”). The program exposes traditional college students to the realities of incarceration, while at the same time exposing inmates to academic content and pro-social interactions with college students. Dr. Ball’s research focuses on 1) race/ethnicity and criminal justice, and 2) networks of support for those re-entering society post-incarceration. Recent publications include several co-edited books, as well as articles in journals including Deviant Behavior, Sociological Spectrum, and SN Social Sciences. |
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Cheryl MosleyPrivate Representative (5/10 Term)Board
Position: Secretary/Treasurer Term: July 2021 – April 2026 Cheryl Mosley is originally a native of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She relocated to Roanoke, VA with her family as a young child. Cheryl attended Roanoke City Public Schools and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She graduates from Virginia Western Community College in 2021 with an Associate of Science in Social Sciences. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University. Cheryl has three adult children, Rayshon Cobbs, Jr., Bryce Cobbs and Micah Cobbs. At her core, Cheryl is driven and inspired by her purpose which includes helping others and building community. These qualities are engrained in her work, personal and social life. Cheryl has spent most of her professional career in the non-profit sector. Cheryl is currently the Director of Operations at Feeding Southwest Virginia Community Solutions Center. Cheryl joined the food bank in July 2019. Prior to joining Feeding Southwest Virginia, Cheryl was employed with VA Cares, Inc. as Mentor Coordinator and assisted in the development of the WINGS program for women re-entering the community after incarceration. She served as Director of LIFES Academy (K-12 Private Day School for students with special needs) at STEP, Incorporated in Franklin County for 10 years. While at LIFES Academy, Cheryl was responsible for ensuring the school obtained its full accreditation through VAISEF (Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities). Cheryl’s non-profit service also includes Total Action for Progress (TAP). Cheryl is the co-owner of a small business located in Roanoke, VA, Delish! Sweets & Treats that she has co-owned with her daughter for 11 years. Through her business, Cheryl has led instructional sessions and workshops on entrepreneurship and community building. Cheryl also mentors other small business owners through an organization that she developed in 2019 named, Inspired to Create. Cheryl is currently on the Leadership Team of The Hill Church located in NW Roanoke. She has (or currently participates) participated on several committees, EX-OUT; MOTA; Interwoven Equity for the City of Roanoke; FAPT; Regional Food System Partnership; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Ending Hunger; Community of Practice; and Job Training Cohort for the Feeding America National Organization to name a few. She is currently on the board of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment and serves as a development committee officer on the Acts 2 Ministries Board of Directors. Most recently she became a member of the Restoring Hope Roanoke Board of Directors. |
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Rita JoycePrivate Representative (5/10 Team)
Board Position: Member At Large Term: July 2023 – July 2028 My name is Rita Joyce. I am a resident of the City of Roanoke. I have always had a passion for giving back to the community of which of live. My giving back started with being a part of the Roanoke Jaycees many years ago. Other community involvement includes youth involvement with the Inner-City Athletic Association. My profession as a loan officer for a Bank also allows me to give back to the community by volunteering to teach financial education classes for non-profit agencies. I currently serve on the TAP Board and President and Founder of grassroots organization FED UP. I advocate for a better community through providing resources to the underserved communities. Having previously served on the Board with VA Cares from September 2011-September 2016 it's an honor to serve with once again this amazing organization. Past Board Affiliations: Inner City Athletic Association YWCA of Roanoke Valley VA Cares Current Board Affiliations: TAP FED UP |
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Linda MoyerLow Income Representatives (5/10 Term)
Board Position: Term: January 2019 – January 2024 Linda Poindexter Moyer was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. After graduating from William Byrd High School, she entered the work force and pursued vocational training. She has obtained numerous certificates of completion from a wide range of training amenities such as: Opportunities Industrialization Center, University of Virginia Extension, Mary Baldwin College, Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Virginia Department of Social Services, Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute, and City of Roanoke Leadership College. Throughout her life she has served in her community by holding several positions and volunteering her time in church, with inner-city youth, senior citizens and community action groups. Linda’s passion and desire in life has always been to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Growing up with strong role models (mother, grandmother, father and religious leaders) has developed many of her enthusiasms. She not only came to love the excitement of learning simply for the sake of knowing something new, but came to understand the idea of giving back to the community in exchange for a new sense of life, love and spirit. Working at Total Action Against Poverty (TAP), for over 25 years, enhanced her life immensely. She provided technical and administrative work in a variety of assignments, which directly supported the operations and activities within the agency. Her most rewarding assignment was assisting the participants enrolled in the programs. Linda left TAP to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. She found delight in AmeriCorps VISTA’s mission, to assist in building permanent infrastructure and capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities, which helped bring individuals and communities out of poverty. While she continues to serve the LORD, Linda finds endless happiness enjoying the company of her sister, husband, children, grand children, great-grand children, family and friends. |
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Jennie S. Amison
Board Position: Low Income Term: July 2023 – July 2028 Jennie Amison is currently employed with the Virginia Department of Corrections as an Offender Workforce Development Specialist at Harrisonburg Men’s Detention and Diversion Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She has a B.S Degree in Special Education from Norfolk State University and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Strayer University. She is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Corrections Manager, Certified General Instructor with DCJS, Dialogue Practioner, Trained by the Matrix Institute in Matrix Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and a Certified Peer Recovery Coach. She is currently working on a second Masters in Human Resource Management. She enjoys spending time with family and helping others. Education: Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Bachelor of Science, Special Education 1995 Strayer University, Richmond VA Master’s Degree in Education Administration 2013 Workshops: Virginia Department of Corrections National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice – Numerous Virginia Corrections Association Conference Virginia Summer Institute for Additions Specialist – Faculty Member National Economic Development Conference - Detroit, Michigan – International Studies Group Training – Tokyo Japan Ministry of Justice Workshop Tokyo Japan Virginia Department of Corrections Substance Abuse Conference Virginia Summer Institute of Addiction Studies |
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Jacquelin White MaxwellLow Income Representatives (5/10 Term)
Board Position: Member At Large Term: April 2024– April 2029 I am the Founder and CEO of JacLovelle Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC. Dr. Jacqui’ has an earned Doctorate of Strategic Leadership (DSL) from Regent University School of Business & Leadership in Virginia Beach, VA. Surpassing socioeconomic, ethnic, generational, and denominational barriers; Dr. Jacqui’s empowering message of healing, hope, and honor resonates in the hearts while transforming lives! A gifted exhorter and motivator, Dr. Jacqui’ will admonish you to push through adversities, illuminate dark secret places to birth your God given purpose! Dr. Jacqui’ believes that in order to fully embrace our “Kingdom Assignment” and an obedience to a higher caller requires a personal transformation. Dr. Jacqui’ is married to pastor, mentor, and coach, Dr. Lovelle A. Maxwell, Jr. They have served and conducted numerous training and facilitated workshops within an academic, business, and provided impartations in church settings throughout the country. Drs. Lovelle and Dr. Jacqui’ are under the covering of Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries. Bishop Daniel and Co-Pastor Elena Robertson are their Pastors. As a 21st century kingdom leader, Dr. Jacqui’ acknowledges she aligns with the great commission; going to the nations, touching lives locally as well as globally. Her most recent travels as a missionary to Ghana, Armenia, Russia, and Brazil have enhanced her in advocating the need for others, leading them to Christ, and serving with love. He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalms 147:3 |
Douglas Taborn
Board Position: Low Income
Term: April 2021 - April 2026
Douglas Taborn, was born and raised in Roanoke, Va. After graduating from William Fleming High School he attended University of Virginia's College at Wise where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As a returning citizen, Douglas had dedicated his time mentoring youth that are reintegrating back into the community through programs such as Y.A.L.E. (Youth, Adult, Life, Enhancement) as well as serving as the Athletic Director of Star City Recreation Club. Currently, Douglas is the facilitator of 24 Hour Care Homes that cater to Mental Health Residents by assisting them with life skills that help them reacclimate back into society.
Board Position: Low Income
Term: April 2021 - April 2026
Douglas Taborn, was born and raised in Roanoke, Va. After graduating from William Fleming High School he attended University of Virginia's College at Wise where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As a returning citizen, Douglas had dedicated his time mentoring youth that are reintegrating back into the community through programs such as Y.A.L.E. (Youth, Adult, Life, Enhancement) as well as serving as the Athletic Director of Star City Recreation Club. Currently, Douglas is the facilitator of 24 Hour Care Homes that cater to Mental Health Residents by assisting them with life skills that help them reacclimate back into society.
Maria Ferrell
Board Position: Low Income
Term: April 2024 - April 2029
Upon learning of your opening for a board member position, I felt compelled to submit my bio for your review. As an accomplished special education teacher for the last 5 school years and a visionary leader in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) In-Home Program for 6 plus years, community involvement with the systems of care and local education systems and administration experience within the TAPP Early HeadStart Centers and at Rivermont Schools SE.
I represented Blue Ridge Behavioral Services on the Family Assistance and Planning Team, and other community-based wrap around program meetings. I worked within the community as a certified STEP Parenting Class instructor for 2 years. In this role I educated men and women in the Western Valley Regional Jail, Trust House, Bethany Hall, community churches and public libraries, Roanoke Rescue Mission, and Teen Parenting for Roanoke City Schools at Forest Park Academy.
My expertise lies in overseeing areas such as community partnership building, and standard setting for both students, staff and families obtain academic performance and wrap-around services for a successful outcome. From conceptualizing and establishing forward-thinking plans to collaborating with teachers and administrators to achieve consensus across multiple levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to drive goal achievement while communicating openly with collaborative teams, staff, and parents. My organization skills and professionalism can be a key component for your board. I believe that I am well prepared to significantly contribute to your goals and objectives in this role of ensuring that clients are served with excellence of advocacy support.
Highlights of my experience include the following:
My desire to become more involved in community leadership has been a goal in recent years. My family, my church and community involvement background has been the greatest highlight of my years.
Term: April 2024 - April 2029
Upon learning of your opening for a board member position, I felt compelled to submit my bio for your review. As an accomplished special education teacher for the last 5 school years and a visionary leader in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) In-Home Program for 6 plus years, community involvement with the systems of care and local education systems and administration experience within the TAPP Early HeadStart Centers and at Rivermont Schools SE.
I represented Blue Ridge Behavioral Services on the Family Assistance and Planning Team, and other community-based wrap around program meetings. I worked within the community as a certified STEP Parenting Class instructor for 2 years. In this role I educated men and women in the Western Valley Regional Jail, Trust House, Bethany Hall, community churches and public libraries, Roanoke Rescue Mission, and Teen Parenting for Roanoke City Schools at Forest Park Academy.
My expertise lies in overseeing areas such as community partnership building, and standard setting for both students, staff and families obtain academic performance and wrap-around services for a successful outcome. From conceptualizing and establishing forward-thinking plans to collaborating with teachers and administrators to achieve consensus across multiple levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to drive goal achievement while communicating openly with collaborative teams, staff, and parents. My organization skills and professionalism can be a key component for your board. I believe that I am well prepared to significantly contribute to your goals and objectives in this role of ensuring that clients are served with excellence of advocacy support.
Highlights of my experience include the following:
- Advancing through the rapidly changing education field in the teacher role while completing my degrees, and raising 2 exceptional children.
- Created and implemented a Life-Skills Program of inclusion with the general education population at a Roanoke City Middle School.
- Implementing policies, and procedures while assisting the director as an intern Lead Teacher during the transition to the new Betty Lou Brown Center. Created short- and long-range strategic plans to drive future physical and academic growth of the center by building parent involvement.
- Established a private advocacy and parent training LLC with the primary vision and objective of empowering parents with skills and information to become a strong advocate for their child. Providing a connection with community resources, and an understanding of Autism at the initial diagnosis.
- Learned to navigate the systems of care and community resources while employed and continuing my career journey. Building meaningful and lasting professional relationships which have strengthened my professional qualities to succeed in a leadership role requiring collaboration with community partners.
- While working in the private school sector I was afforded the opportunity to lead the school into a more diverse community partnership that provided the students with community relationships and experiences outside of the standard curriculum.
- I organized Autism Acceptance Month, Black History Month and Mental Health Awareness Month with collaborative community partners and volunteers. Created a budget and gathered donations from various community organizations.
- I created opportunities for parent involvement with informational monthly newsletters to increase the school support and participation. This began a new way of thinking for the Virginia Rivermont Schools.
My desire to become more involved in community leadership has been a goal in recent years. My family, my church and community involvement background has been the greatest highlight of my years.