AVA Annual Membership Meeting – June 2025

Hello all,

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Below are highlights and key updates from the meeting.

Number of Participants: 27

Welcome & Introductions

Attendees shared their names, organizations, and location via chat.

A Year in Review

Board President’s Report: Presented by Mark Hertweck, AVA Board President (see attached).

Financial Report: Presented by Lori Miller on behalf of the Finance Committee. The financial report will be sent to all members via email.

Governance Updates/Board Elections

Open Board Positions: 4

*Applicants/Nominees

  1. Brionna Talbot, STOP VAWA Program Coordinator, Utah Office for Victims of Crime
  2. Emily Burnett, Grants & Contracts Specialist, STOP and SASP Administrator, CT Office of Policy and Management, Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division
  3. Tierra Williams, VSTOP & VSDVVF Grant Program Coordinator, VA Department of Criminal Justice Services (seeking re-election), 

*All nominees were unanimously approved by vote. CONGRATULATIONS, ALL!!!!

Looking ahead: Core Values, Vision & Strategic Priorities

Report presented by Arlene Vassell, Executive Director (see attached)

Note: We are preparing for the 2025-2026 Membership Year. 

Information will be sent to the Primary and Secondary contacts via email the first week of July.

Closing Remarks: Mark Hertweck

Thank you again for your engagement and ongoing commitment to AVA’s mission and vision.

Best regards,

Arlene

Arlene Vassell
Executive Director
Association of VAWA Administrators
6574 N. State Road 7
PMB 341
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 299-7648
avassell@avadministrators.org

 

President’s Report

 

Executive Director’s Report