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Kayla Howell

Kayla Howell

Office Manager

Kayla is our Office Manager, handling all financial and internal functions of The Women’s Center. She handles our payroll, budget, reconciliations, internal audits, and also oversees interviewing, hiring, and supervising our federal work study students. Kayla also provides support to our Programming and Advocacy teams, handling co-sponsorships, professional memberships and registrations, and scheduling travel accommodations.

Kayla has worked in a broad range of public support positions within the community. Previously working as a direct support professional for at-risk individuals in assisted living facilities, acting as the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, providing resources and crisis intervention, and leading a role in Procurement and Human Resources. She holds an advanced Contractors Certification in Procurement for the state of Virginia.

Kayla received her B.S from Kaplan University, in Health and Human Services. She has a passion for helping the individuals we serve, completing trainings in diversity and workplace inclusion. She is driven to broaden her knowledge base on GBV, gender equity, and serving our community. 

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