Reid Peterson is a Senior Manager with PBMares, LLP and a Certified Public Accountant with more than eleven years of public accounting experience. He primarily works with healthcare and not‑for‑profit organizations, supporting clients through assurance and advisory services. Reid is motivated by opportunities to serve organizations such as the HER Shelter that make a meaningful difference in their communities, particularly those focused on providing safety, stability, and dignity to individuals in crisis.

Kelly Schueneman is the Director of Operations for Hook Law. A strategic leader with a strong background in process improvement and team development, Kelly is dedicated to optimizing efficiency and enhancing client service. She specializes in streamlining workflows, implementing internal audit procedures, and developing strategies to drive success.

Kelly is eager to assist the HER Shelter board in aligning resources to support the organization’s continued growth. She has a strong belief that everyone has the right to feel safe and has access to the resources they need to improve their lives in a meaningful way. She is honored to have the opportunity to serve an organization like the HER Shelter which shares her commitment to these values.

Iris C. Nance is the president of a Farmers Insurance affiliate.  She serves on the board of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers and currently mentors students at the Kempsville High School Entrepreneurship and Business Academy.  She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors of Help and Emergency Response, Inc.  She enjoys singing and is an avid cyclist.  She is married with twin daughters.

Greg is an attorney at SandsAnderson.  He currently services as an adjunct professor with Regent University School of Law.  Prior to becoming an attorney he was a CPA.  Business Magazine named him as "Legal Elite" in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021.  Greg is honored to bring his experience and expertise in the on-profit sector to the Help and Emergency Response, Inc.

Dr. Egyud is the Chief Operating and Nursing Officer at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.

According to Dr. Egyud, " I  am honored to serve on the  board of directors and play a small part in the prevention of domestic violence and helping survivors overcome trauma and learn to thrive free of abuse"

As a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist Laboratory Manager, with a background in Clinical Healthcare Science Disciplines, Cynthia incorporates unique management leadership and organizational skills to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Laboratory. Her personal accomplishment of marriage for 37 years with (2) sons and (2) grandsons is considered her greatest reward in life. When not working or performing event planning engagements, Cynthia Sivells spends her time singing, bike riding, swimming, cooking, spending time traveling with family and grandchildren while always seeking new inspiration and adventures to better serve her community.  She is excited to lend her skill set to the HER Shelter to improve the lives of everyone who uses the services.

Cassandra serves as a supervisor in the procurement office of Portsmouth Public Schools.  She has proudly served Portsmouth Public Schools since 2011.

Over 15 years ago, she was a client of the HER Shelter, so she brings first-hand knowledge of the shelter.  She uses her journey through her personal story of domestic violence and living in the shelter to bring a unique perspective to our board of directors.