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
3rd Term – expires 2021

treasurer

Jill McDonald
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
1st Term – expires in 2020

President elect

Chris Johnson
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
2nd Term – expires in 2021

Secretary

Sandra Bercier
Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center
2nd Term – expires 2021

Board Members

Debra Olson
DVAC
NE Regional Rep
2nd Term – expires in 2021

Darla Juma
Domestic Violence Program NW ND, Stanley
Member at Large
3rd Term – expires in 2020

Michelle Erickson
AARC
Member at Large
1st Term – expires in 2021

Lisa Weisz
WARC
Member at Large
1st Term – expires in 2021

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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