HRCA History
2021-2022: Dr. Jacqueline Butler
Since January 2006, Jacqueline D. Butler has been the owner and CEO of Visions of Tomorrow, Inc. She holds a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies in Human Behaviors from Capella University, a Master of Divinity from Samuel Proctor School of Divinity, a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University, and a Master of Science in Addiction Studies from Capella University.
Jacqueline is dedicated to the social work and counseling fields. She was chosen as the president of the Hampton Roads Counselor Association in 2021. She has supplied expert testimony in cases involving child maltreatment and parental reunification. Chaplain for the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jacqueline has presented workshops on substance abuse and parenthood, church leadership, and effective parenting in the Hampton Roads region.
Jacqueline is a Portsmouth, Virginia, native. She is the wife of Paul Butler. Her children include Anthony D. Hoskins, Elnora Salone, and daughter-in-law April Hoskins. Grandchildren including Megan, Amber, Michael, and Anthony Jr. Jacqueline will tell you that becoming a woman of God who tries to use her gifts to serve God’s people is her most outstanding achievement, despite her long history of devotion, success, and life-changing impact.
jbutler@visionsoftomorrowinc.com
2022-2023: Vivian McCory
Vivian M. McCorey is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who is currently serving the Hampton Roads community. Ms. McCorey has earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University (Virginia Beach campus) and is currently a PhD student in Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ms. McCorey has specialized training and experience in crisis intervention and stabilization, and is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
2023-2024: Dr. Elizabeth Hunter
Elizabeth O. Hunter holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, is a Nationally Certified Counselor, board-approved clinical supervisor, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She also holds the Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider (CCATP) Credential.
Currently, Dr. Hunter provides clinical supervision services to community mental health counseling residents and counselors in training within the non-profit sector and across the Hampton Roads community.
Dr. Hunter has been teaching in CACREP-accredited Community Mental Health Counseling programs since 2018 at the master’s and doctoral levels. Currently, Dr. Hunter is a contributing faculty member within the Walden University Community Mental Health Counseling program.
Dr. Hunter’s current research interests include vicarious trauma prevention, intervention, recovery, and education. Other research interests include neuro-diversity and wellness-based and trauma-informed clinical supervision. She has published in professional journals, and presented at community and state conferences and workshops.
wellness.for.wellness@gmail.com
2024-2025: Charnetta Watters
Charnetta R. Waters is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist, and Supervisee in Registered Play Therapy. While her current service areas are primarily across the Hampton Roads community, she has professionally trained, mentored, and received advanced education in the field of mental health in Richmond, Va.
Charnetta holds a Master’s Degree in the Art of Clinical Mental Health Counseling where she received from South University-Glen Allen and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2016. She completed her undergrad work at North Carolina Central University in 2009, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Sciences with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations. Ms. Waters is the owner and lead therapist of Heart-Led Counseling, Consulting, and Community Services in Newport News, VA., where she specializes in working with children, youth, and adolescents. Her experiences include but are not limited to working program management and development, group therapy, individual therapy, community mental health, training and professional development for QMHPs, community event coordination, and youth mentorship.
Ms. Waters has participated in multiple speaking engagements in the community, spreading the importance of “caring for society’s youngest citizens”. It is her philosophy that in order to get ahead of the mental health crisis, it is imperative to address the needs of future generations to come.
Her passions are advocating and breaking the stigma of mental health in African American communities and rebuilding those communities less served. She prides herself on being authentic, relatable, and “just a young Black girl from Ballentine in Norfolk, VA trying to make a difference. It is her goal to give back to the community and bring new, fresh ideas to the Hampton Roads Counseling Association that will benefit the Hampton Roads community at large.
2025-2026: Melinda Stanton
Melinda Staton has been described by many as a powerful and transformational leader. Melinda describes her life mission as:
“To use my lived experience as a leader, counselor (resident), life coach practitioner, cancer conqueror, and trauma of money professional to heal the effects of historical and present-day trauma.”
Melinda’s lived experience includes serving in the U.S. Navy for 12 years as a Human Resources Officer, working as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Veterans disability compensation, and working as a trauma informed and trained counselor (resident) and certified life coach with veterans, youth, mandated, underserved populations, and women survivors of military sexual trauma.