Meet The Team

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dr. Karen Brown

Dr. Brown served 9 1/2 years in the United States Air Force and experiencing homelessness with her three young sons, Dr. Brown returned to Christopher Newport University to pursue a degree in teaching while becoming a member of the Advisory Committee planning for NATASHA House. Dr. Brown earned her Bachelors in English and Dual Doctorates in Christian Education & Counseling. Dr. Brown is the first NHI Program graduate and has been the Executive Director since 2010.

Board Officers

Naketcha Moore | Board Chair

Ret. Col Debra Carroll | Vice Chair

Pauline Riddick | Secretary

Lavone Benton | Treasurer

Board Members

Quinisha Carter

Ugochukwu Ihejirika

Tammy Joyner

Akyra Thompson

Gina Meeks
Jasmin Raqib

Staff

Dr. Karen Brown | CEO

Maria Colson | Program Coordinator

Lamanda Blanks | Business Development Coordinator

Donna Pledger Brown | Social Worker

Desiree Tisby | Office Assistant

Resident Interns: Tyesha, Nichelle, Andrian

Meet The Team

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