Empower Women to Overcome the Effects of
Alcoholism and Other Addictions


Board Members:

Thomas Albro, JD
Practiced Law since 1972
Former board member Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Jail Board
Former Councilman, Charlottesville City Council

Vanessa Battle
Employed over 14 years as case manager at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

Lud Carrera
Co-founder and past President of Blue Ridge First Step

James Clark
Program Manager of Support and Recovery Program Region Ten

Peggy Crosby, M.A.
Special education teacher for 10 years

Elizabeth Emrey, D. Min
Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Community

Leigh Glassmire
Worked in social services with at-risk families

Phillip Nieburg, MD
Pediatrician and former public health physician of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Consultant

Dorothy Tompkins, MD
Co-founder and Medical Director of the Blue Ridge First Step (retired)
Founder, Pantops Methodone Clinic