State Board
Read Aloud West Virginia’s Board of Directors supports and governs the organization by assisting in fundraising, establishing contacts, acting as ambassadors to the community, providing oversight of operations and finances, selecting and evaluating the executive director, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and evaluating the organization’s work and efficacy.
Erica Baumgras, Chair
Bob Pepper, Treasurer
Tom Tinder, Secretary
Dr. Kimberly Cross
Denise Davenport
Monica DellaMea
Shante Ellis
Kendra Goldsborough
Dr. Timothy LeFeber
Michael Proops
Emily Rogers
Amber Rutherford
Becky Ryder
Staff
Our staff of four maintain a state office which serves as a central contact point and provides consistent guidance to local chapters to ensure quality and consistency of programming. The state office also develops materials, maintains organizational data, oversees communications and development of the organization, provides speakers to community organizations and holds an annual conference to encourage collaboration among local chapters.
Dawn Miller
Executive Director
Dawn worked for most of her life in journalism at the Charleston Gazette-Mail, volunteering with Read Aloud WV on the side for over 20 years. As a longtime classroom reader, former board member, and seasoned reporter on educational matters, Dawn is an experienced literacy advocate with innovative ideas and leadership.
Marsha Hoyer
Data Manager
Marsha is technically a part-time team member, but you wouldn’t know it from how much she accomplishes! Marsha manages and coordinates our vast network of volunteers.
Joe Severino
Chapter Service Manager
Joe is a West Virginia University graduate from Elkins, West Virginia. He is a former reporter for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Joe helps our local county chapters with book distributions, events, and other kinds of community engagement. He also handles the State Office’s communications and outreach.
For any questions, feel free to write to stateoffice@readaloudwestvirginia.org.
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