EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Russell Snyder
PRESIDENT & CEO
Russell Snyder has been President and CEO of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas since 2009, leading an organization with a $55 million budget, approximately 900 employees to serve more than 10,600 men, women and children across Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas.
Candace Vanderwater
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO
As Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Candace Vanderwater has responsibility for the strategic growth and stability of the organization, she provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper infrastructure in place to secure financial strength, quality services, and operational efficiency.
Suzanne Tobin
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As Chief Financial Officer, Suzanne Tobin has responsibility for the financial stability of the organization, financial growth and risk management. She provides leadership, management and financial strategy, which is necessary to ensure the financial stability of the organization. Her primary responsibilities included developing the financial strategy for the organization, improving and strengthening the IT infrastructure, and risk management.
Dr. Sheryl Neverson
Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy
As Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy, Sheryl A. Neverson is responsible for enhancing Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas’s clinical impact through leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper tools to effectively drive growth and sustainability in integrated health and human services.
Brandi Goss-Burchett
Vice President of Maryland/DC
As the Vice President of Maryland/DC for Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, Brandi Goss-Burchett is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and clinical responsibility for all programs in the areas of Maryland and the District of Columbia for behavioral health and homeless services.
David Greever
Vice President of BUDGETS & ANALYTICS
As the Vice President of Budgets & Analytics at Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, David Greever manages the preparation and implementation of the annual budgets for the organization, its subsidiaries and more than 50 housing, health and human services programs. David ensures that systems are established throughout the organization to ensure efficient budgeting and that we remain in compliance with our contracts and stakeholder requirements.
Lisa Synder
Vice President of Virginia/DC Programs
Lisa Snider brings over 25 years of expertise in the Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities field to our team. Based in Virginia for the past two decades, Lisa’s career spans roles in local and state government, as well as nonprofit community mental health and developmental disability service providers. Known for her commitment to person-centered services and creative problem-solving, Lisa has a dynamic approach to leadership.
Dr. Ron Flack
VICE PRESIDENT of the CAROLINAS
As Vice President of the Carolinas Region, Dr. Ron Flack is responsible for overall strategic and operational goals (including internal operations, program expansion, risk management, leadership development and program evaluation) for all program areas in North and South Carolina.
Mike Sheedy
Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Neighborhood Development Corporation
Mike Sheedy is the Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Neighborhood Development Corporation (MANDC). He is charged with establishing and operating this newly created affiliate of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas as a premier non-profit regional affordable housing developer.
Nicholle Granger
executive director of development & marketing
As the Executive Director of Development & Marketing for Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, Nicholle Granger is responsible for developing and executing the fundraising, marketing and communications strategies for the organization.
Cyndi Thompson
Director of Operations for the carolinas
As Director of Operations for the Carolinas Regions, Cyndi Thompson oversees the regions’ compliance, quality assurance plan, and organization’s compliance directives/concerns with oversight agencies.
Joseph Martinez-Williams
Director of Operations for Maryland/DC
As Director of Operations for the District of Columbia and Maryland Regions, Joseph “Joe” Martinez-Williams oversees the regions’ compliance, quality assurance plan, and organization’s compliance directives/concerns with oversight agencies.
Tomeka Magagula
Director of Operations for Virginia/DC
As the Director of Operations for the Virginia region and DC I/DD Services, Tomeka Magagula is responsible for providing leadership and execution that supports and promotes the strategic direction of the region and programs under her purview.
Reverend Jules Christian
Chaplain
As the Chaplain for Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, Rev. Jules Christian is responsible with leading and guiding the organization to keep its spiritual focus, provide spiritual and emotional support, strengthen and expand faith and community partnerships, and oversee the Ministry team of our church without walls.
Tanea Manning
VICE PRESIDENT/controller
As Vice President/Controller, Tanea Manning is responsible for safeguarding financial assets and ensuring accurate and timely recording of all business transactions at Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas.
Christine Clangford-Dixon
Executive Assistant
As the Executive Assistant to Russell Snyder – President & CEO, Chaplain Jules Christian, and the Board of Directors Christine Clangford-Dixon plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and support for executive-level management.
Karen Jones
Executive Assistant.
As the Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Karen works directly with the EVP/COO, providing crucial support across a wide range of operational functions.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Caleb Jackson
CHAIRMAN / 2022-2025
Lion Development
J. Walter Tejada
CO-VICE CHAIR / 2021-2024
Retired Public Servant
Linda Gilmore
CO-VICE CHAIR / 2022-2025
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Shannon Rowan
TREASURER / 2020-2023
Burke & Herbert Bank
Samuel (Sandy) Sterrett
SECRETARY / 2020-2023
Attorney
Mike Avis
2020-2023
Michael & Son Services
Steve Edwards
2021-2024
Edwards Performance Solutions
Jim Anderson
2021-2024
WholeCrowd
Bill Duncan
2022-2025
Hilton
Rev. Claudia Yates
2022-2025
Scheer Partners
Wen Gong, PhD
2022-2025
Howard University
Dr. Tanya A. Royster
2023-2026
A Better World LLC
David Hernandez
2023-2026
VedderPrice
Cynthia Shonaiya
2023-2025
Hord Coplan Macht