Leann Vernon

Leann Vernon, SHRM-CP, serves as the Director of Operations at EO since August 2020, overseeing daily business activities, including IT and Human Resources, while enhancing organizational efficiency. Prior experience includes roles as Director of Accountability and Strategic Impact at United Way of Southwest Virginia, where strategic planning and communications were key responsibilities, and as Director of Foundation Relations at BethanyKids, focusing on grant analysis and funding sources. Previous positions also include grant writing at Emory & Henry College, After School Program Coordinator at Washington County Public Schools, and various roles at People Incorporated of Virginia, managing programs and securing funding for community initiatives. Leann holds a BA in English and Art History from the University of Mary Washington.