Meet Our Board

The board of directors is composed of 51% direct service programs and 49% community members. The board meets quarterly to discuss progress, current issues and plan for the organization’s future.

CAWS North Dakota Board of Directors

Members of the CAWS North Dakota Board of Directors may serve up to three consecutive two year terms.

President

Darianne Johnson
Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center

treasurer

Michelle Erickson
Abused Adult Resource Center

President elect

Chris Johnson
Rape & Abuse Crisis Center

Secretary

Jill McDonald
Domestic Violence Crisis Center/Family Crisis Shelter

Board Members

Debra Olson
Domestic Violence & Abuse Center

Theresa Hugg
Community Violence Intervention Center

Sandy Bercier
First Nation’s Women’s Alliance
Community Member

Lisa Weisz
Women’s Action & Resource Center

Donita Theiler
Community Member

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Community Member

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Community Member

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Community Member

Primary Funders

• U.S. Department of Justice: Office on Violence Against Women
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families
• North Dakota Department of Health
• North Dakota Department of Corrections
• North Dakota Department of Human Services
• North Dakota Attorney General’s Office: Bureau of Criminal Investigation