BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rev. Dr. Marlene Fuller

The Rev. Dr. Marlene Fuller is the pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va., and owner and director of LEAP, LLC where she provides counseling, spiritual direction, and life coaching to individuals and small groups.

Dr. Fuller graduated from The College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Theatre/Speech, an MBA from Averett University, a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and earned a Doctor of Ministry in Formational Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.

Additionally, she is a Vice-President in Project Management at Citizens Bank.

Her greatest passion is positioning others for healing; helping them to identify areas of broken-ness and break-free of the bondage of old wounds.

Dr. Fuller serves on VIPCare's Governance and Development Committees.

Janiel E. Youngblood

Janiel E. Youngblood, a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia, obtained her Bachelor’s in Accounting from Virginia Union University. She later attended Strayer University, where she earned her MBA, and completed her thesis titled “The Underlying Causes for the Lack of Proper Financial Management in Churches”. She has also completed the Church Business Administration courses at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA and Change Management Certificate courses through Prosci.

Ms. Youngblood established Janiel Youngblood & Associates, LLC, where she serves churches and other religious affiliated groups to consult on matters of budgeting, accounting, and controls.

She resides in Richmond, VA with her loving husband Robert, and two joyful daughters.

Ms. Youngblood serves as treasurer on VIPCare's Finance Committee.

ASSOCIATE STAFF

Angela L. Leyshon

Angela L. Leyshon joined VIPCare's Associate Staff.

Ms. Leyshon is a resident working on her licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor or L.P.C.) in the State of Virginia. She holds a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University, an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and has additional training in theology and Prepare Enrich premarital and marital counseling.

Ms. Leyshon sees clients in Richmond and Charlottesville and can be reached for appointments by calling VIPCare at (804) 282-8332 or by email at aleyshon@vipcare.org

RESIDENTS

The Rev.Tochi Iwuji

The Rev. Tochi Iwuji is serving a Practicuum at VIPCare, under the supervision of Dr. Donald D. Denton, VIPCare's Director of Education.

Father Iwuji currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church in Richmond, Va., and is completing a master's degree in pastoral counseling from Liberty University.

He holds an M.Div. from St. Mary's Seminary and University and a B.A. (with commendation) in Religion and Culture from the University of Nigeria.

Anna Williams

Anna Williams is a Resident in Counseling at VIPCare.

Ms. Williams holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and Double Major in Psychology and Equine General Studies from Williams Woods University. Ceritified as a Level 1 and Level 2 EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA, Ms. Williams has experience working with horses and clients through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

She has additional training in grief/loss, trauma, and living with a disability (personal experience). Her counseling approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Spiritual Meditation, and prayer.

Ms. Williams also consults with those in need of a service animal and has a service dog in the office during appointments.