ABOUT CACVA
Our Staff
The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia employs a team of experienced professionals dedicated to serving the needs of its member centers through advocacy, collaboration, funding, networking, evaluation and assessment, training, technical assistance, and more.
Janice Dinkins-Davidson
Executive Director
Janice has been directing human services agencies for 20 years, 17 of those years with Children’s Trust in Roanoke, VA. In those 17 years, she has established the Child Advocacy Center in Roanoke and formed multidisciplinary teams for the investigation of child abuse in the ten jurisdictions it serves. She also has continued to build on the child abuse prevention efforts that were the foundation of the organization, led a successful merger with the Court Appointed Special Advocate organization, facilitated the “adoption” of the Child Advocacy Center in the New River Valley, and expanded Children’s Trust services to include family mediation. Together, these programs form the continuum of programs that comprise Children’s Trust. Janice has been called a “capacity building” executive, and an “agent for change.” Her strengths are connecting with colleagues to improve systems for kids, staying true to the vision of eliminating the trauma of child abuse, and guiding resources toward that vision. Her passion is making kids’ lives better.
Email Janice: Janice.Dinkins-Davidson@cacva.org
Maggie Cullinan
Program Coordinator
Maggie Cullinan joined CACVA in 2018 after spending more than 20 years in the domestic violence and criminal justice fields. She spent the last ten years as a victim witness director, where she worked with the local CAC and MDT on criminal cases. For her work on behalf of victims, she was awarded the Unsung Hero Award in 2017 from Virginia’s Attorney General. Her role as Program Coordinator involves developing and coordinating various statewide trainings to include the annual Virginia Crimes Against Children Conference, three week-long ChildFirst forensic interview trainings, as well as one-day trainings held throughout the year. Maggie works to provide technical assistance and support program development throughout the state.
Email Maggie: Maggie.Cullinan@cacva.org
Becky Maas
Program Assistant
Becky joined CACVA in 2016. In her role as Program Assistant, she works with the Director and Program Coordinator to support Virginia’s CACs through assisting with statewide trainings and the annual conference.