How did you first get involved with SCAN? A former SCAN Board Member, Tyee Mallory, is a good friend and colleague and she asked if I was interested in a board opportunity. 

What has your life/work experience been that brought you to SCAN? What is your current role?  For 7 years, I've been working with Members of Congress to manage their relationships in their district/state and worked with stakeholders, non profits, universities, and many many more important organizations doing great things to connect them to their members of Congress or federal agency partners. In that work, I was introduced to the amazing work that SCAN does and how they help so many families in Richmond and beyond. I am currently working as District Director for Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan but will soon be starting in a new role with our newly inaugurated Governor Spanberger.  

What inspires you to stay involved with SCAN? As a Richmond native and Richmond Public Schools graduate I understand the high need for the work SCAN does in our communities.  

Is there anything you wish other people knew about SCAN? I wish people knew more about the Circe Preschool Program! 

What has been the best experience with SCAN so far? The Child Advocates Breakfast was an amazing event that I really enjoyed.  

What are any challenges you have faced in your work with SCAN? Learning all of the things SCAN actually does. There are so many!! 

Do you have any goals or hopes for the next year with SCAN? I am hoping to get involved more with planning the Progressive Dinner and help recruit more CASA volunteers.  

Are you involved with any other community organizations, hobbies, or activities? I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats. I love going to the movies, concerts, and traveling with friends and family.  

What might someone be surprised to learn about you? Me and former President Barack Obama share an ancestor, John Punch, who is known as the first person to become legally enslaved under civil law.  

Is there anything I didn’t ask that you wish I had? Who is someone you'd want to grab a drink with, dead or alive? Answer: Anthony Bourdain, without a doubt! 

Thank you to the following foundation, corporations, and churches that support SCAN's programs:

Bob & Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation

Robins Foundation

Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust

Dominion Energy

Cherry Bekaert Advisory

CoStar Group

St. James’s Episcopal Church

Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Centenary United Methodist Church

Thank you to everyone that came out to support SCAN at the Holiday Pop Up at Studio 2510 last month and to the artists and businesses that participated.

Thank you to the Shops at 5807 and everyone that came out to support the fundraising night in December.



Enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about becoming a CASA at our upcoming information session.

Article: Believe It or Not, Kids Actually Want to Get Off Their Phones

Website: Online Enticement - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Greater Richmond SCAN is one of the charity partners of the Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k and your involvement is crucial in raising vital funds for us. Please consider getting involved by:

• Registering for the Virginia Credit Union River City Half Marathon or 5k and make a donation to Greater Richmond SCAN when you register.
• Interested in running/walking the event and fundraising for SCAN? We can provide you with registration discount to fundraise for us. Reach out to kjohnson@grscan.com for more details.
• Spread the word on social media, letting others know about your commitment to making a difference.

SCAN is excited to be an Active RVA Certified Company for 2026.

Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers, schools, and early childhood education providers that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. This certification allows SCAN to be a charity partner for the River City Half Marathon.

Save the Date

More details to come.

Upcoming Trainings & Screenings

Find the full list of upcoming SCAN trainings and register to attend HERE

January 28, 2026 | Pushout Film Screening

10am-12pm ET via Zoom

PUSHOUT is a feature length documentary that takes a close look at the educational, judicial, and societal disparities facing Black girls. Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by renowned scholar, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. The documentary confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline, which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives, their education.

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January 29, 2026 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

12-2pm ET via Zoom *CEUs Available

This training will provide a discussion of six trauma-informed principles and how each can be applied to the practice of supervision. The principles include creating physical & psychological safety, building trust, creating collaborative and empowering spaces, utilizing peer support, and practicing humility & responsiveness. Supervisors will learn about the importance of addressing secondary traumatic stress in themselves as well as those they supervise. 

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February 3, 2026 | Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience 

1-3pm ET via Zoom *CEUs Available

This training will provide a brief review of trauma and its impacts as well as introduce the 7 Cs of building resilience. Participants will learn about adverse and positive childhood experiences as well as strategies for building individual and community resilience.

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February 3, 2026 | Trauma-Informed Technique Tuesday: Positive Childhood Experiences & Protective Factors

3:30-4pm ET via Zoom

This week, we will be learning more about Positive Childhood Experiences and protective factors. We will be watching a video on the topic created by Greater Richmond SCAN as well as discussing some additional resources that can be helpful personally or with clients.

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February 9, 2026 | Mindful Monday: Guided Meditation   

3:30-4pm ET via Zoom

Do you need to create some space in the day for rest and recovery? Let us be your midday re-set! Join us for a guided meditation.

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February 11, 2026 | Resilience (film screening)

2-3:30pm ET via Zoom

Resilience is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.

View the official trailer here.

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February 12, 2026 | Trauma-Informed Strategies

2-4pm ET via Zoom *CEUs Available

This training will provide a brief review of trauma and its impacts as well as introduce the 6 Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach. Using these principles, participants will learn strategies for creating physical & psychological safety, developing collaborative & supportive relationships, empowering others through voice & choice, and addressing systems of oppression.

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February 17, 2026 | Trauma-Informed Family Engagement

12-1:30pm ET via Zoom

In this training participants will learn what it means to engage families through a trauma informed lens. This will involve critical reflection and include thinking outside the box, beyond the traditional methods of family engagement that have been practiced within many of our school and community settings. We will discuss strategies on how to engage families, how to navigate and overcome challenging interactions with families to prevent distrust and damaging relationships. Participants can also expect to receive helpful tips on how to make meaningful home visits within their communities.

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February 18, 2026 | Stewards of Children

2-4:30pm ET in-person at Tuckahoe Library Meeting Room, 1901 Starling Dr., Henrico, VA 23229      

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

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Find the full list of SCAN Trainings and register to attend HERE

 *Some of these trainings are eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the National Association of Social Workers. Check SCAN's training page for details.