Our Leadership

Our Executive Director is Jasmine Wright. Jasmine brings ten years of experience serving victims of domestic abuse to her new role at The Women's Advocacy Center. She has a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's in education. For the past several years, she has served as the Domestic Violence Manager at the Shelby County Crime Victims and Sexual Assault Center.

In that role, she was instrumental in ensuring that the more than one-hundred clients seen by her team per day were treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Jasmine embraces the victim-centered approach to services and brings to her leadership strong advocacy, collaboration, community service, and faith. She has worked as a Residential PRN with the YWCA of Memphis, as a Domestic Violence Coordinator with the Cocaine Alcohol and Awareness Program, Inc., and as a Case Manager with the Shelby Residential and Vocational Services, Inc.

Jasmine is a skilled presenter able to share with your organization information on domestic abuse and best practices for effective victim support.

Founder, R. Romona Jackson, Esq., has dedicated her life to serving vulnerable and victimized indivs individuals in Shelby County and Europe for more than 30 years. Under her leadership, The Women's Advocacy Center was established and became a leader in victim services in Shelby County.

Our Board of Directors

Board Chair - Laurie Tucker

Retired Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, FedEx

LaDonna Gibson

Learning Manager/Training Officer 2, Tennessee Dept. of Human Services

Treasurer - Terry R. Morris, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Pinnacle Asset Management

Private Wealth Manager, Raymond James

Dr. Jara Best

Pediatrician - Le Bonheur Pediatrics

Bill Brown, Esq.

Attorney, Lead Counsel, FedEx Corporation

Tiffany Matthews

Associate Project Mgr. - Vieste, LLC

Judy Dolce Lilavois, MSN, CRNA

AMN Locum - Methodist Healthcare

Rita Gibson Rayford, Esq.

Strategic Legal Advocates, PLLC

Kaitlyn Hawkins, Esq.

Attorney, Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle, and Cox, P.C.

Dr. Fedoria Rugless

Adjunct Faculty - Oakwood University, Allied Health

Denise Stumph

Wealth Wise Divorce Solutions, LLC

Our Team

Sharing Hope. Changing Lives.

Our team of paid and volunteer staff is committed to listening to what our clients need for their healing and well-being. Whether that is a meal program for working moms, innovative healing therapies for children, instruction on budgeting, or educating on what emotionally healthy parenting looks like post divorce or separation. By working together, we find solutions that provide the best possible outcomes for our clients and their children.

Ashley Bishop

Volunteer, Bi-Weekly Meal Coord. - East

Sarah Bynum

Abigail Glass, LMSW

Michelle Johns, MA,
TLPC-MHSP, NCC

Client Services Manager - Northaven

Client Services Mgr. - East

Volunteer, Support Group
Co-Facilitator - East

Jessie Morris

Volunteer Mgr., Donation Center - East

Bonnie Sanford, MACR, LADAC - Qualified Clinical Super., Level II

Volunteer, Support Group Facilitator - Northaven

Lynn Warren

Children's Support Group Program Coord. - East and Wellness Consultant

William Warren

Children's Support Group Program Asst. - East

Open

Support Group Co-Facilitator - East

Volunteer Yokefellows

Karlen P. Eaton

Yokefellow Emeritus, since 2019

Joe Ann Nicholson

Volunteer, Yokefellow
since 2019

Julie Erkel

Volunteer, Yokefellow
since 2026

Helen Ledbetter

Volunteer, Yokefellow
since 2024

Sandra Wilson

Volunteer, Yokefellow
since 2024

Cindy Bishop

Volunteer, Donation Center Coord.

Join Our Team

Join the mission of The Women's Advocacy Center to empower and support survivors of domestic abuse as they heal and thrive. Whether you work with us or volunteer with us, we welcome your passion and commitment to this community. We are a faith-based organization that serves those in need, and we are always looking for new members to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and willing to learn and grow, please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

Open Staff Positions

We are not accepting resumes for any open positions at this time.

Open Volunteer Positions

Click here to complete a volunteer application.

Our Partners and Sponsors

Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. The Women's Advocacy Center has found partnership that emerged out of a common pursuit to inspire and support the community and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Our community relationships are with organizations driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. Contact us to learn more and get involved.