Our Trainers

DR. Jessica Cash, MSM, LMHc

Jessica Cash is a licensed clinical Pastoral counselor and founder of Cornerstone Ministries Counseling & Life Coaching Clinic. Jessica brings over 15 years of experience in Special Education, Social Work, and Behavior Health. She is also an ordained minister at her church in Virginia.

Charla Holst, otr/l

Charla Holst, OTR/L, is an Occupational Therapy Consultant to ministries, churches, and schools with 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, 17 in public schools.  She is the founder of TheraPower LLC and Overcomer Ministries where she provides training in sensory regulation, behavior, accessibility, accommodations, and empowering people of all abilities to unleash their full potential.  Charla has authored 3 books: Empowering Occupational Therapy, All That I Want to Be, and Control Is My Goal.  Charla has also worked in ministry for over 3 decades with her husband, Dave. 

Christine Morales, MSN,RN,ACNS-BC,OCN

Christine Morales is a Clinical Oncology Educator at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her Master of Science in Nursing in 2009 from George Mason University and is certified as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse specialist and is also an Oncology Certified Nurse. Chrissy has lifelong personal experience with individuals with disabilities and is passionate about bringing awareness of how to create healthy inclusive environments.

David Jones, MSL

David Jones has dedicated more than 20 years to public service as a professional Firefighter and EMT. David holds a degree in Business from NOVA, an Associate of Science in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, and a Master of Science in Fire Service Leadership and Management from Columbia Southern University.

David has been a certified trainer with Benevolence United for more than seven years and holds certifications in Risk Management, Special Emergencies, and Therapeutic Options.

Angela Cushing, M.Ed., M.A.

Angela Cushing has worked as a professional trainer with Benevolence United for over 7 years. Angela holds an M.Ed. in Special Education. Angela is certified to teach Special Education in the state of VA. She is also trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy as well as other behavioral management systems. Angela has worked as a Special Education teacher for over 15 years and currently works at Fauquier County High School.