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The following individuals have been nominated for the office with the VCCJA that are up for re-election. Use the tabs below to view a biography for each nominee for these offices. Below the biographies, you’ll find the ballot to cast your vote.

Secretary

Amanda Fetter – currently serves as the Community Corrections Supervisor for Pretrial Services at the Henrico County Community Corrections Program. She began her community corrections career in Henrico as probation intern in 2015, as part-time pretrial investigator in 2016, and full-time officer in 2017. She has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and will graduate with a Master’s of Public Administration degree in December 2024.

Amanda has several years of experience in coaching, teaching, and facilitating trainings. Recently, she has become a facilitator for Secondary Trauma trainings trough VCCJA. Amanda is currently a co-chair of the VCCJA SEED Committee and is also a member of the Innovative Supervisors Committee. Recently she has become a team lead for PSA implementation in Henrico County and is also participating with DCJS as a tester for the new PSLP case management system. Locally she is active in Leadership Henrico as well as the Celebration and Morale Committee at Henrico CCP. Amanda looks forward continuing to work with VCCJA to advocate for community corrections and her colleagues across Virginia.

Anna Hefferon – is currently a Pretrial/Probation Supervisor for the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Community Corrections, for the Special Programs.  She has worked at Chesterfield CCS since 2011.  Prior to CCS, Anna worked at Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond, at the Richmond City Jail.  While in Graduate School at VCU, Anna worked with Dr. Faye Taxman as a research assistant – mostly around Evidence Based Practices.  Anna has a Master’s in Criminal Justice and has a passion for promoting and educating our community about Mental Health Awareness.  Anna is currently on the VCCJA Conference committee, Supervisor Committee, and has been the acting secretary for VCCJA for the last 2 years.  In addition, Anna is the co-facilitator for Chesterfield County’s Overdose Review Committee – ask her about it!  She is excited to be more involved with VCCJA!

Taffey Thomas – I was hired on with the Hampton-Newport News Criminal Justice Agency in July 2022 as the Senior Office Specialist and have occupied the Floater position since August of 2023. My current position allows me to assist the administrative team in the areas of Intake, Drug Screens, and  the Front Desk. I have previously managed 6 individual Board of Directors during my 9-year stint in property Management which makes me the ideal candidate for the Secretary position with VCCJA. I tend to think of myself as a multi-use tool, and always ready to assist where there is a need.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, playing computer games, watching movies and napping.

Central Region Representative

Christopher Jacobs –

Christopher Jacobs is the Probation Unit Manager for the Henrico Community Corrections Program. Prior to taking on this role in 2019, he served as the Probation Services Supervisor from 2014 until being promoted to his current position. In 2024, he was awarded the employee of the year by his peers in Henrico.

Currently, he participates in several committees and programs to include Empower Henrico, Leadership Henrico, VCCJA Probation Advancement, VCCJA Innovative Supervisors, Henrico CCP internal Safety and Community Service Committees.

Chris has a wealth of experience which has contributed to the knowledge, skills, and abilities for helping people help themselves. He also takes pride in coaching staff and leading his probation team.

As the Central Region Representative, I will serve you to the best of my ability.

Western Region Representative

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VCCJA Ballot 2024

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The following individuals have been nominated for the office with the Virginia Criminal Justice Association that are up for re-election. A biography is attached for each nominee. You may only vote for the regional representative who will represent you. Please follow the voting procedures outlined in the e-mail accompanying this ballot. Should you have any questions regarding the election process or technical issues, please contact Tara Coleman at TColeman@pwcgov.org or 703-792-5043. Voting will end at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Secretary:  The Secretary shall: 1) Record and be responsible for all minutes of all meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee. 2) Perform such other duties as the President or Executive Committee shall prescribe. 3) Convene and preside over the meets of the Association and the Executive Committee during the absence of the Present, Vice President and the President-Elect until the members thereof shall elect a member present to serve as President pro tempore. 

Please cast your vote for Secretary.

Central Representative:  The Central Regional Representative represents the members of that region.  The Representative is a voting member of the Executive Committee and serves as the liaison with the members in their region.  The Regional Representative also facilitates the Regional Meetings.  (ONLY Central Region members can nominate/vote for this office.) ​

Please cast your vote for Central Region Rep (only Central Region members can vote for this office).

Western Representative:  The Western Regional Representative represents the members of that region.  The Representative is a voting member of the Executive Committee and serves as the liaison with the members in their region.  The Regional Representative also facilitates the Regional Meetings.  (ONLY Western Region members can nominate/​vote for this office.)​

Please cast your vote for Western Region Rep (only Western Region members can vote for this office).
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