Maerine Mitchell

Maerine Mitchell, MFA, currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, where responsibilities include strategic development, organizational leadership, and community collaboration to enhance volunteer engagement. With extensive experience in mediation and community engagement, Maerine previously held roles such as Mediation Services Administrator and Counseling Programs Administrator at The Up Center, and Director of Community Engagement for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg. Educational qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Arcadia University and a Bachelor's Degree in English/Creative Writing and Communications from Virginia Wesleyan University. Maerine's career reflects a strong commitment to fostering community ties and managing programs that support volunteerism and conflict resolution.