Our Stories Summer 2023 newsletter
Celebrating 35 years preventing child abuse In 1988 SCAN was founded to make Northern Virginia a safer place for children. Since then, we have built a community of child protection experts, dedicated volunteers, and caring supporters to help children thrive. We’ll be celebrating this milestone all year long—stay tuned while we look back on the historical moments that led us to where we are today, and forward to a future without child abuse.
We’re growing! This Spring has been transformational for SCAN. We’ve moved! SCAN’s office is now directly across the street from Alexandria’s Courthouse, connecting our staff and volunteers with the families we serve in new and better ways than ever before. Our new space marks the beginning of a new chapter at SCAN. A chapter of growth, innovation, and meaningful disruption. We’re focused on pushing the boundaries in child protection like never before, and we’re building the best team possible to do it. Join us in welcoming three incredible additions to our leadership team. Dana Johnston joins SCAN as the VP of Development, Finance, and Communications. For over 40 years Dana has managed large and small for-profit and nonprofit organizations, bringing a wealth of knowledge to SCAN. Samantha Clarke, MSW, MPA joins SCAN as the Deputy Director. Specializing in outcome-driven program development, Sam joins SCAN from LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, where she served as the COO. Cinzia Pacheco joins SCAN as the Director of Family Programs. She has spent 24 years as an Early Childhood Educator. Her passion is helping parents learn positive parenting and build strong, healthy connections with their children.