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
Keri Ware
Chair Elect
Attorney, Wilson, Morton & Downs
Jared Purcell
Vice President
Director, Method
Sara Bass
Secretary
Attorney, Pierford
Robert Sumners
Treasurer
Bennett Thrasher LLP
Carina Buchwald
Development Manager, Planned Parenthood SE
Cristina De Zulueta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Wes Gifford
Dempsey, Lord Smith LLL Financial Services
Yolanda Mack
Deputy District Attorney, Fulton County
Gabrielle Rogers
VP, Marketing at Growing Leaders
Our Staff
Tonya Ferguson, PhD, LCSW
Executive Director
Karen M. Dickey, MAcc
Finance Administrator
Samantha Boyle
Overnight Shelter Coordinator
Alexis Colonel
Shelter Assistant
Madisen Gowan
Victims' Advocate
Caitlyn Maher
Shelter Assistant
Cristina Mora
Shelter Operations Manager
Laura M. Mora
Victims’ Services Manager
Andrea Reyes
Shelter Manager
Drea Williams
Victims’ Advocate