Meet THE BOARD

The Board of Directors of The Improvement Association provides strong leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight to help fulfill our mission of empowering families and strengthening communities across Southside Virginia. Representing a diverse range of local voices and expertise, our board is committed to supporting programs that create lasting, positive change.

Charlie Caple, Jr.

Chairman

Laverne Ford

Vice Chair

Eliza Drew

Secretary

Honorable Carol Mercer

Treasurer

Honorable Dr. Barbara Harris

Education Expert

Honorable Linda Skipper

Sussex County/Policy Council

William White

Emporia/Greensville County Residents

Dennise Miller

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Legal Expertise

Honorable Tony Conwell

Greensville County

Tammy Stith

Community Impact Representative

John Stringfield

Honorable Dr. Robert Elliott, Jr.

Surry County

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