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
Dr. Karyn Ward | Board Chair
Doris Brown | Deputy Chair
Pauline Riddick | Secretary
Lavone Benton | Treasurer
Board Members
Quinisha Carter
Doris Brown
Akyra Thompson
Gina Meeks
Staff
Dr. Karen Brown | CEO
Naketcha Moore | Operations Coordinator
Miriam Gourdine | Communications Coordinator
Lamanda Blanks | Program Coordinator
Donna Pledger Brown | Assistant Program Coordinator
Desiree Tisby | Office Assistant
Heather Neill | Front Desk Associate
Ruth Hawkins | Front Desk Coordinator
Latasha Drax | Overnight Associate
Kamilah Legrand | Overnight Associate