Meet The Team

Dr. Clinton B. Arnold serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Kanawha Institute for Social Research and Action (KISRA), leading efforts in reentry services, affordable housing, workforce development, and community-based initiatives across West Virginia. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning Fortune 100 corporations, nonprofit management, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Dr. Arnold previously held senior leadership roles at Verizon Communications and later owned and successfully exited a small business. He is also an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business at West Virginia State University and holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Marshall University.

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Kristen Olsen is a certified teacher with ten years of public school experience and a trauma-informed educator with an MPA earned at the top of her class from West Virginia State University. She serves as a lead developer of Pathway Academy—a trauma-informed, recovery-focused curriculum currently being expanded through grant support—and teaches mental health, healthy relationships, parenting tools and life-skills education across West Virginia through her work in the non-profit sector.

Susan Graves is an Experienced Certified Public Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Budgeting, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Payroll Processing, and General Ledger. Strong accounting professional graduated from Marshall University.

Sherry Jackson has been employed with KIRSA for 13 years. Her job is very fulfilling and humbling. She works with individuals who are diagnosed with a Mental illness and/or a history of substance abuse. Her job consists of helping individuals with obtaining housing food medications transportation to Psychiatric appointments and utility assistance, as well as providing monthly outings and socialization and much more our goal is to provide services that will help them become stable and thrive in the community. 

Kelli Batch has served her community for over 25 years with a focus on youth development. She began her career at West Virginia State University Extension Service as an Extension Agent and Assistant Program Director for 4-H Youth Development. In 2018, Kelli joined the WV Emergency Management Division, serving as State Hazard Mitigation Officer and later as Chief of Mitigation, overseeing multiple programs. She is currently a Program Manager at the Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. (KISRA), where she works to heal and strengthen communities across West Virginia.

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Jessica Staley is a community-driven professional with a passion for networking, resource development, and supporting others. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from West Virginia State University and a Master’s degree in Community Organization and Social Administration (Social Work) from West Virginia University. Jessica aspires to one day establish a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women ages 17–30 through education, training, and support.

Sa'quaia Walker brings four years of dedicated experience in community action services, specializing in eliminating barriers for low-income populations. As a mother, wife, and breast cancer survivor, she understands firsthand the challenges families face and brings both compassion and resilience to her work. Her mission is simple: helping people access the resources and support they need to thrive.

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