About Us
Our staff is professionally trained and has over 40 years of combined experience in the domestic violence field. IWH has helped residents and clients from over 50 countries on six continents. Our staff speaks over 11 languages and have access to translation services for 140 languages.
First Responders
IWH is a state-certified domestic violence/sexual assault center. We are available to assist first responders, such as police, fire and rescue, and healthcare professionals, as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
If you need additional information, contact (770) 413-5557
Our Board
Joanna Helsby
Board Chair
Deputy Chief ADA, Dekalb County
Jared Purcell
Vice President
Director, Method
Sara Bass
Secretary
Attorney, Fisher Broyles
Robert Sumners
Treasurer
Bennett Thrasher LLP
Heather Beitz
iResearch
Carina Buchwald
Development Manager, Planned Parenthood SE
Lauren Brandenburg
Gabrielle Rogers
VP, Marketing at Growing Leaders
Keri Ware
Chair Elect
Attorney, Wilson, Morton & Downs
Yolanda Mack
Deputy District Attorney, Fulton County
Cristina De Zulueta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Takita Green
Supervising Investigator - DeKalb County DA's Office
Wes Gifford
Dempsey, Lord Smith LLL Financial Services
Roseanna Ramirez
Operations Manager
Laura Rogers
Our Staff
Tonya Ferguson, PhD
Executive Director
Laura M. Mora
Supervisor, Victims’ Services Manager
Drea Williams
Victims’ Advocate
Andrea Reyes
Shelter Manager
Chaunda Reynolds
Shelter Coordinator Assistant
Cristina Mora
Weekend Shelter Manager
Roxana Thiers
Shelter Coordinator
Samantha Boyle
Overnight Shelter Coordinator
Madisen Gowan
Victims' Advocate