About Us
Vanessa Hale, Executive Director
Founder and President, Vanessa, is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Spanish and Anthropology. Vanessa brings more than two decades of experience in education and health advocacy to the organization. A Nelson County native, she has worked closely with Migrant Farm Communities (MFCs), growers, government agencies, and others to advocate for a better quality of life for farm workers in Central Virginia.
Jasmin López, Executive Assistant & Community Health Promoter
Jasmin is a graduate of Nelson County High School and is currently attending Hollins University. She is an integral part of the organization and also works as a community health promoter. Jasmin is bilingual in English and Spanish. She is a second generation immigrant whose parents are from Mexico.
CVFWI Board
New Board Member 2024
We are please to add David Lopez Ochoa to our board this year.