Executive Board Positions

BPRO Executive Board

3rd Vice President-Membership Nominee
Tonia Alexander

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• Where you are currently employed and your position:
  • I am currently employed at Charlottesville Department of Social Services where I have worked for sixteen years.  I am currently a Self Sufficiency Case Specialist where I work with the VIEW Program and Childcare.
• Why you are interested in serving on the executive board:
  • During my time at Social Services I have worked in several capacities starting out as an Administrative Secretary in the Benefit Programs Division and holding an office in the local planning district for our affiliate organization POSSESS.  I then became a Benefit Program Specialist where I worked for several years and also served in our local planning district for BPRO as the PD Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President over the years.  While I served as PD President, I switched roles in my agency to become a Self Sufficiency Case Specialist working only with the TANF/VIEW population.  It was here that I became very interested in this program and moved from the local PD President to our current BPRO State TANF/VIEW Committee Chair.
  • Since my time at Social Services, I am very proud of the career that I have built for myself here and the mentors that I have had along the way to keep pushing me to my fullest potential.  I believe that when you are a part of something you try to do your very best.  I am a strong supporter of our organization and truly believe in our Mission and Vision to help support those in the Benefit Programs Division so that we may continue to show others that this is not only a job but a career.  I believe in our continued efforts to support and encourage our professional development and the growth and support that our organization has built over the years through the support of our members.  I am proud to be a member of the BPRO organization and look forward to possibly serving on the Executive Board.
• One or two things personal about yourself (family, animals, something your passionate             about)
  • When I am not at work I am usually spending time with my family or am working in the community through Girl Scouts or with my Church.  I am currently the Co Troop leader of Girl Scout Troop 1270 and I work with the youth and seniors in our Church.   As youth leader my goal is to work on bridging the gap between our youth and seniors in the Church and in our Community.  We have so much to learn from each other that we often forget to learn something new or to hear the wisdom that our more seasoned folks have to offer.
  • I am very passionate about helping others live to their fullest potential and being a part of someone’s journey as they continue to grow and discover their best selves.

I hope that this gives you a little insight to who I am and my desire to serve on BPRO’s Executive Board as our 3rd Vice President.  Should you have any additional questions about my desire to run for this office, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Be proud. Be Professional. Be Proficient. Be Productive. - Tonia Alexander