Welcome to The renewHERcampus

 The renewHER Campus — a place of healing, hope, and new beginnings.
Here, every woman is reminded that her story isn’t over — it’s just being rewritten with strength, grace, and purpose.

At RenewHER, we believe in restoration from the inside out. We provide a safe, faith-based environment where women can recover, rebuild, and rediscover their worth. Through supportive housing, financial literacy, life-skills training, mentorship, and spiritual guidance, we empower women to transform their pain into purpose and their dreams into reality.

This is more than a program — it’s a sisterhood.  A community of encouragement, accountability, and love.
Because when a woman heals, a family heals — and when a family heals, a community is renewed.

Welcome to The renewHER Campus — A Safe Place. A Strong Future.

Angela Richardson-Brown, LLM, is a finance executive and community leader based in Portsmouth, Virginia, with more than two decades of experience in consumer finance operations, payroll systems (PeopleSoft), regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership. Angela brings a unique blend of professional acumen and civic passion. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership and remains fully engaged in programs that empower women, uplift youth, and support community re-entry. Angela’s signature strength lies in transforming complex financial and governance frameworks into clear, actionable strategies for mission-driven organizations.

Angela Richardson-Brown, LLM

Founder/Executive Director

Pamela Barnes

Executive Vice-President

Pamela is a seasoned cosmetologist with 37 years of experience specializing in restoring confidence and self-esteem in women, with a compassionate focus on clients experiencing alopecia. Through her gifted hands and uplifting spirit, she has helped countless women feel beautiful, empowered, and whole.
In addition to her work in beauty, Pamela is the co-owner of Barnes Carpet Service, a successful family-owned business with 25 years of experience. She also holds a real estate license, bringing her creativity and attention to detail to her work as an event planner.
Known for her warm words of encouragement, Pamela can always be counted on to speak life, motivation, and strength into others. Her passion is seeing people happy, fulfilled, and moving forward on purpose.
Pamela is a proud wife to Edward and a devoted mother of two, and she believes family is the heart of everything she does.
Her dedication, faith, and love for people make her a powerful asset to the RenewHER mission.

 

Tamiko Cherry, B.S.

Vice-President

Tamiko serves as the Vice President of RenewHer Campus Non-Profit Organization, where she is committed to empowering young people to grow, heal, and reach their full potential. She currently works as a Teacher Assistant II in the Chesapeake Public School system and is pursuing her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Norfolk State University. Tamiko is also a Qualified Mental Health Professional, supporting children with behavioral and emotional challenges by offering guidance, structure, and unconditional care.

Known for her deep love for God and her strong commitment to prayer, Tamiko believes that with God, all things are possible. Her passion for serving youth is truly a gift, and she strives to help every young person not only thrive, but STRIVE for excellence. Through mentorship, encouragement, and educational support, she inspires children to believe in themselves, pursue their goals, and overcome whatever obstacles life may bring.

Denikqua Merritt, B.S.

Secretary

 Denikqua currently holds the role of a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for the Naval Station Norfolk’s SAPR program since 2020. Denikqua was formerly employed with the
Portsmouth Department of Social Services for six years as a Child Protective Service
Investigator as well as an Eligibility Specialist assisting individuals with acquiring
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits.
I believe that sexual assault awareness is vital regarding prevention, as
well as being a catalyst amongst others within the SAPR program and the military to
provide resources and support to all who mustered up the courage and strength to
Come forward regarding reporting their assault.
In addition to being a SARC, she is a member of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
® sorority and is also on the board of directors for a local non-profit organization.
Denikqua is married to her loving husband, a doting mother of a 4-year-old son, and a
7-year-old Shorkie (Shih-Tzu/Yorkie mix).
Denikqua holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and will be matriculating with the
University of Maryland Global Campus in the fall of 2026 to obtain a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration.

Patience Eure-Robinson

Treasurer

Patience is a retired Civil Service employee with a combined 40 years of dedicated federal service—20 years with the United States Navy and 20 years with the United States Coast Guard. Throughout my career, I worked in several key areas, beginning with shipping and receiving and ultimately retiring as an Accounting Technician. My professional journey allowed me to gain extensive expertise in financial management, record-keeping, auditing, and administrative support.

After retiring in 2014, I continued my commitment to service by becoming the Treasurer of Fourth Baptist Church. In this role, I manage all financial responsibilities, including paying bills, overseeing the annual budget, processing payroll for 12 employees, and maintaining seven banking accounts across both a bank and a credit union.

Since 2015, I have also served faithfully as the Treasurer of my Civic League. My duties include maintaining accurate transaction records, overseeing fundraising efforts, tracking donations, and managing membership dues. My attention to detail and strong sense of accountability have helped keep the organization financially steady and transparent.

For over 10 years, Patience has also been known as the dependable “Cookie Mom,” keeping records for countless cookie orders and managing the finances for cookie sales and youth fundraisers. This role has allowed me to continue serving families, supporting youth activities, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

My work—both professional and volunteer—reflects my belief in service, stewardship, and community. I live by two mottos: “Nothing beats a failure but a try,” and “All they can say is no.” These words continue to guide me as I pour into others and strive to make a positive difference wherever I serve.