Meet the people who spend their lives helping others through Assisting Families of Inmates.
Staff Information
Fran Bolin: Executive Director, Assisting Families of Inmates
Ms. Bolin has a B.A. in Social Work from Meredith College and a Master's degree in Social Work, with a concentration in Planning and Administration, from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked with policy professionals on such issues as child abuse and neglect, juvenile competency, the needs of children with incarcerated parents and most recently, offender re-entry into the community. Before joining the staff of AFOI, in January, 2001, Ms. Bolin worked as a Local Probation Officer for Community Corrections Services in Chesterfield County.
Alvina Mathis: Program Assistant, Assisting Families of Inmates
Ms. Mathis became a member of our staff in April, 2006. She provides administrative support to the Executive Director, MAC Program Coordinators, other Program Assistants and our volunteers. She also assists with day-to-day agency and program operations. Ms. Mathis interacts with clients on a daily basis and hers is the friendly voice you will most likely encounter if you contact our office! Ms. Mathis holds college credits from Hampton University, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.