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NEWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services announced the election of two community leaders to its board of directors: former Napa Mayor Jill Techel and Davet "Dee" Mohammed, nurse and clinical liaison at Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital.

Techel brings “extensive leadership experience and deep community ties to the organization, having served four terms as mayor of Napa and 25 years as program director of Leadership Napa Valley,” said the release.

Throughout her career, “Techel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to addressing community challenges while developing and inspiring new community leaders in Napa Valley. Her proven track record in public service and leadership development makes her an invaluable addition to the NEWS board.”

Davet "Dee" Mohammed joins the board as a dedicated community leader and health care professional, said the release. In her current role as Bay Area nurse liaison for Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital, Mohammed combines her medical expertise with her passion for public service, said the release.

She serves as planning commissioner chair for the city of American Canyon and pastoral council chair for Holy Family Church. As a new member of Progressive Women Napa Valley and safety educator for Warrior Spirit Training Initiative, “Mohammed empowers individuals through martial arts and self-defense education, focusing on confidence, discipline and resilience.”

"We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional leaders to our board," said Tracy Lamb, executive director of NEWS.

We recently assisted a male client, "John," who was experiencing emotional, physiological, and physical violence from his long-term partner. He had tried to get help in the past from friends and family, but had felt he was judged and that people had a bias towards him, not believing him or taking him seriously.

December is here, and our board is full of holiday cheer! They are offering a match challenge via Napa Valley CanDo's @NapaValleyGiveGuide, matching the first $10,000 donated this month! Give today and your $1 turns into $2! Don't miss this opportunity to double your impact!

To start our journey into the next fiscal year, NEWS would like to take you along on the voyage of a NEWS client. This will give you an idea of what it is like to receive our services. As you can see, it isn’t just services. It is care, comfort, friendship, and strength. Our advocates are with a client every step of the way, letting the client lead, but offering support at every turn. 

NEWS is proud to announce that it is under award with a grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services that will bolster its capacity to support survivors of domestic violence (DV) and sexual abuse (SA) from the diverse community of American Canyon.