Contact the Division for Women and Youth
Division for Women and Youth Staff
The Division for Women and Youth administers programs and funding that support women, youth, and survivors across North Carolina. Division staff do not provide direct crisis services. If you or someone you know needs assistance related to domestic violence or sexual assault, find a service provider near you here.
Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are closed on state holidays.
Email correspondence with division staff may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law.
| Staff Member | Position | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Judith Batista | Administrative Program Coordinator | 984-236-0340 | Stephanie.Batista@doa.nc.gov |
| Jessica Benson | Domestice Violence Intervention Program Coordinator | 828-641-7730 | Jessica.Benson@doa.nc.gov |
| Jennifer Boedicker | Office Assistant Piedmont Region | 336-288-8650 | Jennifer.Boedicker@doa.nc.gov |
| Lenore Brown | Anti-Human Trafficking Program Supervisor | 984-236-0362 | K.Lenore.Brown@doa.nc.gov |
| Jamie Davis | State Grants Supervisor Eastern Region | 984-236-0341 | Jamie.Davis@doa.nc.gov |
| Anan Elbaloula | FVPSA Program Coordinator | 984-236-0336 | anan.elbaloula@doa.nc.gov |
| Lori Gerber | Region Director Western Region | 828-641-7731 | Lori.Gerber@doa.nc.gov |
| Eugena Harrington | FVPSA Program Coordinator | 984-236-0361 | Eugena.Harrington@doa.nc.gov |
| Lisa McLaughlin | Region Director Piedmont Region | 336-288-8650 | Lisa.McLaughlin@doa.nc.gov |
| Ikhlas Mohamed | Deputy Director | 984-236-0330 | Ikhlas.Mohamed@doa.nc.gov |
| Charnessa Ridley | Executive Director | 984-236-0344 | Charnessa.Ridley@doa.nc.gov |
| Barbara B. Smith | FVPSA Grant Administrator | 984-236-0333 | Barbara.Smith@doa.nc.gov |
| Harriett Southerland | FVPSA Program Coordinator | 984-236-0332 | Harriett.Southerland@doa.nc.gov |
| Angela Winston | Western Region State Grants Administrator | 984-236-0343 | Angela.Winston@doa.nc.gov |
| Office Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
Raleigh Office Our office does not provide direct services to clients. Find resources and programs near you here. | Physical Address Mailing Address | 984-236-0330 or Toll-Free 1-877-502-9898 |
Eastern Region Office Our office does not provide direct services to clients. Find resources and programs near you here. | Mailing Address | 252-649-6821 |
Piedmont Region Office Our office does not provide direct services to clients. Find resources and programs near you here. | 2307 W. Cone Blvd., Suite 130 LL | 336-288-8650 |
Western Region Office Our office does not provide direct services to clients. Find resources and programs near you here. | 46 Haywood Street, Suite 315 | 828-641-7730 |
This page was last modified on 09/01/2026