Charmaine Claiborne
Quality Assurance Director
Lucas Sandidge
Operations Director/Program Manager - Lynchburg

A dream team that helps all individuals reach their goals and full potential.

James Claiborne oversees the operations of United & Empowered Care. He ensures organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the business and administrative functions to assess and enhance the efficiency of internal and external operational processes. James also leads and motivates staff to achieve organizational objectives.



School/Training: Virginia State University

Fun Fact: Loves studying the word of God, Teaching, Karate, Exercising, and Playing Sports.ur paragraph here.

Valda Claiborne
Executive Director

About Us

Micah Davis 
Micah Davis, DrPH, MPH
​Lynchburg Program Director

Lucas coordinates and monitors the documentation process and writes Person-Centered Plans and assessments. . He also ensures organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's administrative, HR, financial, and business functions.

School/Training: Virginia University of Lynchburg & Central Virginia Community College

Fun Fact: Loves Roman noodles/pizza, Enjoys Exercising Second Amendment Rights & Activities / Virginia Tech Hokies, and Cutting my grass,

Valda Claiborne oversees all functions of United & Empowered Care and its Directors. She provides vision and direction for the company, which has resulted in growth and expansion in the past 16 years in business. Valda also works within the community to advocate for providers and the rights of the individuals served. She has worked extensively in this industry for years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

School/Training: Texas Southern University

Fun Fact: Spiritual Educator, Horseback Riding, Fashion, Dancing, and Giving back to the community.

Vivienne Baker is the director of administrative and day-to-day business operations.  Vivienne is a seasoned professional with a multifaceted background that includes executive fiscal administration (non-profit), branch bank management, and retail operations management.

School/Training: North Carolina Central University – 30 years of Service in the Financial Profession

Fun Fact: Loves Arts & Crafts, Dancing, Photography & Relaxing with Family

Estina Harris
Assistant Executive Director

Estina Harris oversees and provides quality control of all areas of programming, ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented. She oversees Residential, Day-Support, Sponsored Residential, and Program Directors, maintaining all program files and ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's programming functions. 



School/Training: Argosy/Bethel University


Fun Fact: She is an Author, Loves Music, Dancing, Art, Football – NY Giants, Time with family, and Cucumbers

Vivienne Baker
Operations Director
It takes a team of dedicated people to make sure our company is reaching out to as many communities as pssobile. We're fortunate to have some of the best dedicating their time, energy, and expertise to our cause.
James Claiborne
Chief Operating Officer

Charmaine Claiborne oversees Quality Control of all areas of programming. She maintains all program files and ensures organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization’s financial functions. She also ensures all compliance with individual rights, investigates incidents, monitors for safety,  and serves as a liaison in the community.

School/Training: 15 years experience in ID/MH

Fun Fact: Loves family, goal-oriented, loving, pays attention to details.

Brian Jones
Senior Program Director
Antonio Aderonmu
Program Director

Brian Jones Oversees Residential, Sponsored Residential, and Day Support Programs.  He maintains the day-to-day operation of the residential facility and the day support facility; coordinates all services offered to each individual; monitors the implementation of programs; and ensures and supervises the implementation of a Person-Centered Plan.

School/Training: Livingstone college BA in sociology

Fun Fact: Loves Music, Football, Basketball, Spending time with my family, and is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated.

Antonio Aderonmu oversees Community Engagement, Community Coaching, Day Support, Residential, and Sponsored Residential. He coordinates and monitors the documentation process and is responsible for writing Person-Centered Plans and assessments. He oversees nurses, double-checking MARs, progress notes, and medication orders/medical supplies. In addition, he advocates for individuals and makes program modifications as needed.


School/Training: Norfolk State University & Capella University

Fun Fact: Loves Music, Basketball, Football, Wrestling, and Podcasts

Micah Davis oversees the Lynchburg Community Engagement, Community Coaching, Day Support, and Sponsored Residential programs. He coordinates and monitors the documentation process and is responsible for writing Person-Centered Plans and assessments. He oversees nurses, double-checking MARs, progress notes, and medication orders/medical supplies. In addition, he advocates for individuals and makes program modifications as needed.

School/Training: Yale University & Liberty University 

Fun Fact: I am a two-time author, worship leader, loves the outdoors, & spending time with my niece!