OUR STAFF
mhadvocate303@gmail.com Melanie Hooker - Executive Director-
Melanie started her journey with DVC in April of 2009 starting as an advocate and becoming Director in 2015. She enjoys empowering survivors and strives to provide the best services to residents of Van Buren County and surrounding areas.
Melanie started her journey with DVC in April of 2009 starting as an advocate and becoming Director in 2015. She enjoys empowering survivors and strives to provide the best services to residents of Van Buren County and surrounding areas.
jrinessdva@gmail.com Jackie Landeck-Riness- Volunteer Coordinator/ERT Coodinator/ Advocate-
Jackie came to the DVC in March of 2023 bringing with her several years of experience in serving the needs of people in Van Buren county. She enjoys working with survivors, training new volunteers, and working to build relatioships with law enforcement.
Jackie came to the DVC in March of 2023 bringing with her several years of experience in serving the needs of people in Van Buren county. She enjoys working with survivors, training new volunteers, and working to build relatioships with law enforcement.
csalgadodva@gmail.com Citlali Salgado-Sexual Assault Advocate/Bilingual Services/Program Manager -
Citlali came to DVC in 2018, is fluent in both English and Spanish, is active with the Migrant Resource Council and serves as both a DV and Sexual Assault Advocate. Citlali also leads support groups and classes.
Citlali came to DVC in 2018, is fluent in both English and Spanish, is active with the Migrant Resource Council and serves as both a DV and Sexual Assault Advocate. Citlali also leads support groups and classes.
rcastnerdva@gmail.com Rob Castner- Advocate/T.A.T. Program Manager -
Rob started at the DVC in March of 2022. He is a trainer for a Salon Program - Cut It Out and brings years of experience training about domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. Rob also specializes in assisting teens through the T.A.T. program and leads LGBTQ+ support groups.
Rob started at the DVC in March of 2022. He is a trainer for a Salon Program - Cut It Out and brings years of experience training about domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. Rob also specializes in assisting teens through the T.A.T. program and leads LGBTQ+ support groups.
smccanndvc@gmail.com Sally McCann Advocate-
Sally has been with the DVC since 2022. Her role has changed over time and she is now an advocate. Sally enjoys spending her time volunteering with the Decatur VFW has a lifetime member. She has a passion for helping DV survivors.
Sally has been with the DVC since 2022. Her role has changed over time and she is now an advocate. Sally enjoys spending her time volunteering with the Decatur VFW has a lifetime member. She has a passion for helping DV survivors.