Meet our team.
Our staff of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping children heal from abuse in Summers County, West Virginia.
Our staff of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping children heal from abuse in Summers County, West Virginia.
Felisha was born in Summers County and is the oldest of 6 children. She grew up in the rural area of Chestnut Mountain and has been advocating for people since she was a child herself. She has been with REACHH in several capapcities for many years. Felisha is currently the Child Advocacy Center Director and Forensic Interviewer. She is passionate about advocacy and helping children have a safe place to heal after a disclosure of abuse. She recieved a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Mountain State University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Concord University. She is married and mother of one child. Felisha's hobbies include cooking, watching true crime shows, traveling, entertaining, spening time with family, and volunteering.
Jamie is from Salem County, New Jersey and is married to a West Virginia native and is raising three daughter's. Jamie has a Bachelor's degree in English from Rowan University. She worked in the school sysytem for several years and became a family advocate in 2022 and is also one of our forensic interviewers. She is passionate about finding justice for abused children and watching them heal from their trauma. Her hobbies include walking and enjoying the outdoors, as well as, traveling to visit family.
Patty is a therapist with many years of experience, Patty moved to WV many years ago from Florida. Patty, her husband, son and daughter built their own home and are farmers with chickens, goats and any number of other animals. She is an avid bicycle rider and also plays the bagpipes. Patty is now our mental health consultant at REACHH, providing therapy services and support to the CAC as needed.
Brianna is a family, child and adolescent therapist who specializes in supporting those who have experienced trauma. Brianna graduated from Shepherd University in 2017 with a Bachelor's of Social work and from Radford University in 2019 with a Master's of Social Work. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and is currently in the final phase towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist. Brianna grew up in Summers County and before earning her MSW, Brianna worked at REACHH as a Summer Fun assistant and After School Program AmeriCorps member. Brianna is passionate about providing access to quality mental health services in rural communities and helping families heal from trauma and other mental health concerns. In her free time, Brianna enjoys traveling the country with her husband, being outdoors, baking, and spending time with her loved ones.
Terri Giles
Appalachian Headwaters
Hinton, WV
Lynn Larson
Retired
Hinton, WV
Debrin Jenkins
Retired from WV Rural Health Association
Raleigh County, WV
Lesley Sears
WVU Extension Service-Summers County
Hinton, WV
Shalom Tazewell
Retired from Summers County Library
Hinton, WV
Mark Bayle
Pastor at Lifeline Church
Hinton, WV
Wes Dangerfield
CEO
Hinton, WV
Susie Hudson
Summers County Communities in Schools
Hinton, WV