Our Staff

Christa Shifflett

Executive Director

Christa has served as Executive Director of the Warren Coalition for over 15 years. She is a Certified Trauma Professional, a Certified Trauma Informed trainer and Trauma Supportive trainer and ACEs Interface Trainer for Virginia. She is also a certified anger management and anxiety specialist with the court system who works as RSW Regional Jail a couple of days a week. She is a certified Getting Relationships Right trainer. A leader in understanding the relationship between ACEs and substance misuse, Christa has presented at international conferences on building resilience in individuals and communities.

Christa graduated from the College of William and Mary with a bachelor’s degree in government and economics. She also earned a master’s degree in education from James Madison University.

Julia Laurent

Substance Misuse Counselor & Trauma Professional Recovery Operations Manager

Julia coordinates and schedules counseling and substance misuse assessments as well as provide weekly educational groups in The Nest and The Landing. Julia previously provided substance misuse counseling in the outpatient setting with a local methadone clinic in order to obtain her licensure. Prior to this, Julia worked with abuse and assault victims as well as inmates and provided psychoeducation and groups to these populations. Julia is driven to help those in the community who suffered from addiction to find hope, and acceptance among their community. It is her goal to end the stigma of addiction and allow those affected by addiction to be able to seek help without fear of judgment, and to instead receive support in their time of need from their communities and families.

Meredith Bloomfield

DEALS HOPE Coordinator

After graduating with a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech, Meredith Bloomfield worked for Hanley Wood/Builder Magazine as a senior researcher. In 2011, she became an assistant coach for the Shenandoah University Field Hockey team. Meredith joined the Warren Coalition in 2012, where she began working with Warren County Public Schools.

Meredith was initially trained in the SPARK® curriculum, which she taught for three years at Warren County Middle School. The purpose of the program was designed to motivate and encourage participation during physical education classes, with a goal of reducing obesity. Warren County’s middle schools still participate in SPARK®, with Meredith acting as the coordinator.

Since 2015, Meredith has taught Too Good for Drugs, an evidence-based curriculum approved by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY). In addition, she leads HALO (Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones), which is approved by VFHY for preschool students. Meredith rotates throughout the schools, typically teaching drug education/prevention during the physical education classes at both Warren County High School and Skyline High School.

Tina Stevens-Culbreath

Resilience and Diversity Coordinator

Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Resilience and Diversity Coordinator, assists with resilience activities throughout Warren County and has hosted many of the “My Story Weaves Our Story” podcast episodes.  In her capacity with the I’m Just Me Movement, Tina provides support to young people in Project COURAGE and oversees the mentoring/parent education components of that program. Tina is Founder/Executive Director of I’m Just Me Movement, a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization, and a Councilwoman on Stephens City Town Council. She is a trained Trauma Informed-Practitioner, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, & Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor.

Denise Hackney

Support Specialist

After 17 years of service with Warren County Public Schools, Denise Hackney arrived at the Coalition, where she has worked with youth in various capacities for the last 15 years. She has run the Right Turn and Youth In Action programs and is currently one of three employees supporting the 80+ students in Project COURAGE. She also works on the COPE program, which helps students deal with anxiety. Denise is also trained in anger management.

Joyce Jenkins-Wimmer

HALO Read Coordinator

Joyce Jenkins-Wimmer is a well-known educator in the local community. During her long tenure with the Coalition, she has run the MORE after-school program and the College Access Network. She now manages the HALO Read program, which is the local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. When not substituting at the public schools or working her job at the local gym, Joyce is frequently found volunteering with numerous local nonprofits, including Samuels Public Library, Warren Heritage Society, and Women’s Resource Center.