Alyssa Batchelor-Causey is a research consultant and business owner who has called Fairfax County home since 2016. Appointed to the Commission for Women in 2021, she served as vice-chair before being elected chair in April 2024.

With a vision for proactive change, Alyssa has been instrumental in restructuring the Commission to maximize its influence and impact. As chair, she is committed to broadening the Commission’s reach through strategic planning, dynamic partnerships, and a renewed focus on initiatives that uplift women and girls across the county. Under her leadership, the Commission is primed to tackle critical issues and build lasting, community-centered solutions.

Alyssa holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science; is a graduate of The Campaign School at Yale; a published author in the Journal of Advocacy, Research, and Education; and a recipient of the Leadership Center for Excellence’s Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Award. She lives in Herndon, Virginia, with her husband, Anwar, and their cat, Blaze.

Helen Cole is a retired Fairfax County teacher with 39 years of classroom experience. She has lived in the county since 1977. She is honored to have been appointed to the Commission for Women by Hunter Mill Supervisor Catherine Hudgins. Helen has served on the Board of Kids-R-First, an organization that provides school supplies to low income families in Fairfax County schools. She also volunteers providing assistance to homeless persons. Helen holds a BA in Education from the University of Maryland and an MA in Education from Virginia Tech. She looks forward to serving the residents of the Hunter Mill community.

Amber Beichler is a long-time resident of Northern Virginia, having moved from Pennsylvania with her family in 1998, and is an active member of the local LGBTQIA+ community. After graduating from Potomac Falls High School, she went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and a Master of Science in environmental science & policy from George Mason University.

She cut her teeth as an activist as a member of Equality Loudoun when Loudoun County Public Schools was considering expanding discrimination protections to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity," and saw the new policy passed in February 2019. Through her work, she connected with other LGBTQIA+ organizations in Fairfax County, Prince William County, and activists across the commonwealth. While she first arrived as an attendee of a support group, Beichler is now a board member of the Transgender Education Association of Greater Washington, which provides support and educational resources for those within and outside of the trans community. Formerly, she has also been the chair of LGBTQIA+ Caucus of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, as well the Hunter Mill District representative for the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee from January 2020 to June 2022.

She hopes to contribute her talents and add a unique insight to the Commission For Women, and to spread awareness of the issues impacting transgender women and the trans and non-binary community.

Sabrina Rose-Smith is an equity partner at Goodwin Procter and a member of the firm’s executive committee. Her nationwide practice includes defending class actions and government enforcement actions and providing regulatory compliance and litigation risk counseling to clients. Sabrina is also a member of Goodwin’s CSR + ESG practice, where she focuses on fair lending/banking, financial inclusion, and Community Reinvestment Act risks and obligations. 

Sabrina serves as the chair of Goodwin’s Women of Color Collective and is a member of Goodwin’s Black Anti-Racism Task Force. Sabrina also serves on the board of trustees for Hollins University, an all-women’s liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia, and on the board of directors for Black Women in Asset Management, an organization of professionals in the asset management industry aligned around a common goal to advance and retain Black women leaders across all investment strategies.   

Sabrina resides in the Mason District with her husband, John; her two young sons, Julian and Jaden; and her best-ever baby dog, Toby.  

Enjoli Ramsey is an associate financial planner with Freeman Capital. She grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio and has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ohio University and a master’s in industrial organizational psychology from Capella University.

Enjoli began her career as a Navy officer before transitioning to roles with Deloitte as a senior federal consultant and the Air Force as the diversity & inclusion outreach & recruitment program manager. She is currently a Navy reservist.

Enjoli has lived in Northern Virginia since 2007 and Fairfax County since 2012. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, working out, and trying out new restaurants.

Phylicia L. Woods, JD, MSW, serves as director of Government Affairs and Alliance Development at GRAIL, where she is responsible for developing and implementing coordinated federal advocacy strategies with federal policy makers and officials on issues that impact GRAIL. 

Phylicia previously worked in patient advocacy as the executive director of the Cancer Policy Institute at the Cancer Support Community (CSC) and as director of Federal Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), where she developed and executed policies to ensure federal legislation and regulations promoted access to preventive and affordable health care for people impacted by cancer. 

Formerly, Phylicia was counsel to former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) on the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and as health counsel on the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. Before working in the U.S. Senate, Phylicia served as a non-formal education volunteer in the U.S. Peace Corps in Nhlangano, Eswatini (Kingdom of Swaziland), as well as a health legislative assistant to former U.S. Congressman Russ Carnahan (D-MO-03).

Phylicia earned a juris doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Saint Louis University. Currently, Phylicia serves as chair of Virginia’s Fairfax County Commission for Women, which advises the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on policies and initiatives to promote gender equality, eliminate violence against women, and honor women and girls in the county.

Maria Villarreal is a native Houstonian who currently serves as a public engagement coordinator for the Small Business Administration. Villarreal previously served as Harris County’s (Texas) first director for the Office of Boards and Commissions from 2021 to 2023. Villarreal also served as director of Boards and Commissions for the City of Houston from July 2018 to September 2021. During her tenure, she worked closely with former Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Abbie Kamin to create the Women’s Commission. Villarreal is a KIPP alumna who graduated from Hollins University with a BA in Communication Studies and an MBA from the University of Houston-Downtown. Villarreal is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum, Class 53, and lives in the Mount Vernon area with husband, Carlos, and daughter, Eliana. 

Donielle Scherff is a results-driven public servant and community leader with a proven track record of transforming vision into action. As an elected council member for the Town of Herndon, she spearheaded key initiatives that have fostered inclusivity, strategic growth, and effective governance. Donielle led the development of Herndon's first-ever town-wide strategic plan, ensuring equitable spending and decision-making for a diverse community. She championed expanded language services, including real-time translation at council meetings and reversed the town’s “English only” policy, ensuring all residents have a voice. Her commitment to regional collaboration is evident in her service on the Inter-Jurisdictional Committee, the Committee for Dulles, the Successful Child and Youth Policy Team, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC). Donielle's dedication to community engagement is further demonstrated by her founding role in the grassroots Neighbors for Downtown Herndon Redevelopment and her leadership in the collective impact initiative, Opportunity Neighborhoods. A founding member of Fairfax County’s “One Fairfax” initiative, she helped shape policies advancing racial and social equity. Donielle's leadership, planning expertise, and commitment to amplifying diverse voices make her a strong advocate for meaningful progress. 

Donielle is a successful small business owner. She loves neighborhoods, Yankee baseball, and local Little League.  She lives in the Town of Herndon with her rescue dog Charlie. 

Ayla Zhang is a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology with a strong passion for computer science and addressing gender disparities in STEM fields. Ayla tutors Title I middle school students in STEM subjects, focusing on empowering underrepresented students and encouraging their interest in science and technology. She also volunteers at hospices and senior living facilities, building meaningful connections and giving back to the community. Ayla is honored to contribute her perspective as a student to the Commission and looks forward to serving the residents of Fairfax County.