Colonial CASA Staff

director@colonialcasa.org
757-229-3306

Victoria Canady is the Executive Director of Colonial CASA and has served children and families through CASA for nearly two decades. She began her journey as a CASA volunteer in 2006 and later supported CASA’s expansion into York County Courts, serving in multiple leadership roles before becoming Executive Director.

Victoria holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Mental Health Policy and Practice. While leading CASA and advocating for children’s safety, emotional well-being, and educational rights, Victoria also dedicates her evenings to supporting women’s mental and emotional health, drawing on her clinical training to strengthen individuals, families, and communities. 

mentoring@colonialcasa.org
757-229-3306

Joey Patterson is the Youth Mentoring Program Director at Colonial CASA.

Joey is most passionate about child welfare and positive youth development. Joey received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University. His career began with the Virginia 4-H camping program and James City County Parks and Recreation, working various residential overnight camps, summer camps, and before and after-school programs. He has served as a Lead Facilitator for the Armed Services YMCA, as well as a Child Protective Services social worker for several years in James City County and New Kent County.

Joey also served as the Program Director for the Airfield 4-H Educational Center in Wakefield, VA where he developed, implemented and administered many new interactive youth programs and clubs. He managed and led a large collegiate staff and volunteers to promote positive youth development in an outdoor setting utilizing experiential learning methods.

In addition to his work at Colonial CASA, Joey owns and manages Nightjar Hollows Farm, a regenerative farm which markets heritage meats (pork, turkey, quail), farm fresh eggs, produce, honey and fresh breads.

Outside of work, Joey enjoys any hobby that involves the outdoors such as camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and hunting small game.

development@colonialcasa.org
757-229-3306

Evan Pfeiffer is the Development & Community Engagement Manager at Colonial CASA. 

After earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees from William & Mary, Evan began his career teaching 8th grade civics and economics for Williamsburg James City County Public Schools, working with hundreds of families and students from diverse backgrounds. He was peer-nominated as Teacher of the Year in 2020.

Since then, his career has spanned program management, learning & development, and leadership across ed-tech, defense, finance, and non-profit sectors, including at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense. 

In addition to his work at Colonial CASA, Evan helps lead business operations for a local wealth management firm and provides coaching and consulting for other educators seeking to grow into new careers outside the classroom. 

Outside of work, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife, newborn baby, and dog Luna, playing tennis and pickleball, hosting board game nights, and traveling internationally to as many new places as he can.

chantelle@colonialcasa.org
757-229-3306

Chantelle Richardson joined Colonial CASA in May of 2023 as the Program Director for Child Advocacy. She has spent the last 20 years in the field of Sleep Medicine; which includes 9 years of civil service with the Army, and 4 years working with pediatrics at CHKD. Chantelle recently married her husband Chadd. They have a blended family of four children, ages 2 – 12, and currently reside in Yorktown.

Chantelle is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, empowering women to pursue and achieve their goals, supporting mental health acceptance, and generally leaving the world a better place than when she found it.

She intrepidly approaches this new chapter in her life and looks forward to learning and growing alongside the staff and volunteers of Colonial CASA.