New Horizons

Executive Director

Karen has dedicated over 19 years of service to New Horizons, beginning as the Court Advocate/Outreach Coordinator and working her way up to leadership. She has served as the Executive Director for the past 9 years. Karen obtained her BA Science in Sociology from UNC-Pembroke, and her MA in Human Resource Management from Webster University. Karen continues to strive to lead New Horizons and its staff to best assist victims of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Amanda has been with New Horizons for 9 years. She obtained her BS in Psychology, her MA in Human Services and in Religion from Liberty University, and her MA in Theology from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. She is also recognized by the NACP as a credentialed advocate with designations of both DV Intervention Specialist and SA Specialist. Amanda assists clients through crisis and supportive counseling and facilitating empowerment and support groups.

Court Advocate/Community Educator

Lakeshia has been with New Horizons for 3 years. She obtained her AA in Human Services from Richmond Community College and her BS in Social Work from Gardner-Webb University. She assists clients during court proceedings through accompaniment, advocacy and assistance in filing DVPOs. She also works through various avenues to educate the community on domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking.

DV/SA Advocate

Teshika has been with New Horizons for nearly two years. She obtained her AAS degree in Human Services from Richmond Community College. Teshika assists victims of Domestic Violence in getting the proper services to assist them, including court advocacy and accompaniment, assistance in filing DVPOs, options for housing needs, shelter, safety planning and referrals to the appropriate agencies.