Dave is currently the Interim Chief Executive Officer. His two-fold mission is to: (1) Take care of the ACTS Staff so they can continue their superb work in helping our neighbors in crisis and (2) to smooth the transition to the new permanent CEO. Dave has been associated with ACTS for over ten years as a volunteer, Board member, and as President of the Board of Directors. He served on the ACTS Board of Directors from 2015 – 2020 and as President of the Board from 2016 – 2020. Dave retired from the Air Force as a colonel in 2008 after 28 years of service. In addition, he worked as a government contractor from 2008 – 2015 and from 2017 – 2022. He has been in his present position since July 2022 and will be in place for six to nine months.

Valarie will oversee the operations activities to support the ACTS mission to serve community members experiencing crisis by ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization. She will also assist the CEO in providing vision, leadership, and strategic planning of the organization. Valarie holds a master’s degree in legal studies from George Washington University, and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Vicente began his training in a specialized accounting school when he was 11 years old. He has experience in diverse industries such as banking, automotive, IT, and mortgage, but has found his passion in the nonprofit world. He has a degree in International Business and a Master's degree in Finance.

Elisa first worked at ACTS from 2005 – 21014 as a DV Case Manager. When that grant ended, Elisa found new opportunities in Fairfax County where she gained additional skills and more experience in DV. When the DV Director position opened in 2021, Elisa was hired as the DV Director. Elisa have been in the DV field for 16 years and brings knowledge, caring, and leadership. Her passion is to help those in need and work toward a day when our victims will live free of violence.

Rachel Taylor graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors in Criminology; Law and Society, and two minors in Psychology and Sociology. In late 2013, Rachel began working with the sexual offender team at District 35 Probation and Parole in Manassas. She became supervisor of the team in 2017 and left in 2022 to join ACTS and pursue her passion for helping victims of sexual assault and all those supported by the ACTS mission.