AVA’s Annual Meeting – Info and Agenda for June 4, 2026
Hello all,
As a reminder, AVA’s Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2:00pm -3:30pm (ET). Registration is required. If you have not yet registered, the registration link is provided below.
Attached are the meeting agenda and the list of current board members seeking reelection to serve another term on the Board.
During the meeting, the candidates will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and share more about their qualifications, experience, and interest in continuing to serve on the Board.
CANDIDATES
Amy Baynes
Title/Position of Candidate: Assistant Director of Training/STOP Administrator
Total number of years as a VAWA Administrator/staff: 8 years
State: Tennessee
Agency: Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Mark Hertweck
Title/Position of Candidate: Federal Program Specialist
Total number of years as a VAWA Administrator/staff: 10 years 5 months
State: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Agency: KY Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Meeting Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ZPC2pr3RA2g4LNOt4VXUg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with AVA! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Best,
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