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 President
Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office
Keri Ware
Chair Elect
Attorney, Wilson, Morton & Downs
Jared Purcell
Vice President
Method
Sara Bass
Secretary
Pierson Ferdinand
Robert Sumners
Treasurer
Bennett Thrasher LLP
Erin Watstein
Landmark Properties
Carina Buchwald
New American Pathways
Cristina De Zulueta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Wes Gifford
Dempsey, Lord Smith LLL Financial Services
Allison Z. Goreham
WarnerBros Discovery
Yolanda Mack
Fulton County District Attorney’s Office
Zach Mitchell
Pillar Clinical Research
Gabrielle Rogers
Growing Leaders
Tonya Ferguson
Executive Director
Our Staff
Tonya Ferguson, PhD,LCSW
Executive Director
Karen M. Dickey, MAcc
Finance Administrator
Drea Hayles
Victims’ Advocate
Cristina Mora
Shelter Operations Manager
Laura M. Mora
Victims’ Services Manager