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Our Staff
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FCSVA Staff


We have a fantastic staff dedicated to the children in our care. Listed below are our Chantilly office team members!

Deborah Evans, CEO


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Deborah Evans is the CEO of For Children’s Sake of Virginia (FCSVA). A graduate of Catholic University with a Master’s degree in Social Work, she has worked extensively with children and families since 1992. Deborah came to For Children’s Sake of Virginia with a professional background in finance and is a veteran of the USMC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomat, a Certified Sex Offender Specialist (CSOTS), a Certified Sex Offender Addictions Specialist, a Certified PTSD Treatment Specialist as well as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Deborah has a significant background in working with family and individual trauma both through her work at foster care agencies and in her private practice. She loves to ride her road and trail bikes on the weekends and participate in long distance organized rides. She enjoys time with her beloved family, friends and pets and loves to travel as often as she can.

Kelly Willis, Executive Director


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​Kelley attended George Mason University for her undergraduate degree and Virginia Commonwealth University for her Master’s degree in Social Work. Kelley has worked with children and families for over 15 years and has been with For Children’s Sake of Virginia since 2006. While in graduate school, Kelley had an internship with a Therapeutic Foster Care agency and fell in love with the work. Kelley has been a case manager, supervisor and now a director with FCSVA and plans to continue to help the agency grow and succeed.  Kelley enjoys being outdoors, exercising, spending time with her husband and three children, traveling to new places with friends and family and listening to music.

Joan Luo, Financial Coordinator


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Joan has 15 years of experience with increasing responsibilities within the financial accounting field.  Joan has helped drive the business applications strategy group as our agency has been growing. She provides excellent support to our county client accounts.  She also has volunteered as an accountant for her church for more than 15 years. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, golfing, and skiing.

Charlotte Gallant, Digital Marketing Specialist


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Charlotte completed her Master’s degree at George Mason University, and came to FCS after working at the International Center for Missing & Exploited Children. She’s also had volunteering experience working with youth and adults experiencing mental illness,  developmental delays, and homelessness. When she’s not at work, Charlotte likes spending time with her friends, family, cat, and puppies, and enjoys traveling, reading, and learning other languages. She loves helping share FCS’s incredible work!

Corie Peterson, Therapist


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Corie attended Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate degree in Social Work and attended George Mason University for her Master's degree in Social Work.  Corie has worked with children and families as a TFC Case Manager for FCSVA before transitioning to her new position.  Corie is excited to continue to work closely with children and families as she continues her work as a therapist at FCSVA.  In her free time you can catch her traveling with friends, eating at her favorite restaurants or spending time with her two cats.
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Louise Lever, Compliance Coordinator


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Louise graduated from George Mason University with a Master's of Social Work degree. Louise has previous experience in case management in foster care agencies and working with children and adolescents in a school setting.  Louise loves working with each child and foster family every day to ensure that the child is in a stable and safe environment.  Additionally, Louise is organized, detail oriented, and time conscious and exhibits this through her role as compliance coordinator.  When Louise is not at work, she can be found playing board games with her family, working out, or visiting friends throughout the state.

Stephanie Edwards, Foster Parent Training Specialist


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Stephanie graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She brings 20+ years of experience working with children and their families to the FCSVA team.  She is committed to working collaboratively with our foster parents, foster youth and various agencies. Stephanie is honored to be a part of the FCSVA team and work with young people and families on a daily basis while seeking out opportunities to help them reach their potential.  When not working, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, recreating Pinterest projects, and spending time outdoors.

Emily Reighard, TFC Case Manager


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Emily graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.  Emily has interned at a local Department of Social Services and volunteered at a women’s center. She enjoys working with children and spent four years helping out in various capacities at a local elementary school.  Emily is passionate about helping children and their families.  In her spare time, Emily enjoys many fitness-related activities, such as playing soccer and tennis, walking, and working out.  She loves socializing with friends, shopping, and vacationing at the Outer Banks.

Gaby Garcia-Torres, Case Manager


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Gaby graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor's of Social Work. While in school, Gaby got to work with low-income children in after school programs and received experience in equine-assisted therapy. Gaby always thought when coming into the social work field, she would be working with adults but quickly changed her mind the minute she got to work with her first child.  When Gaby is not working you can catch her on her couch, wrapped up in a blanket, binge watching a Netflix show or spending time with family.

Sarah Fagan, TFC Case Manager


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Sarah graduated with a BA in social work from Rhode Island College and has over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages. Prior to moving to Virginia, Sarah provided case management to children and families through the Head Start program. She is excited to join the FCSVA team after spending the last 9 years staying home to raise her two daughters. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys photography, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.
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14900 Bogle Drive,
Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151-1757
13001 Summit School Drive,
​Suite 201
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703.817.9890
703.817.9860
fcsvanow@gmail.com

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