As the CEO of Divine Inspiration Outreach Inc., I am called by God to organize a program and cadre of superior God-loving volunteers to implement a plan for homeless single women to achieve self-sufficiency. I support the core values of the Burfoot House; the mission of the organization drives me.

Ronny’s professional and spiritual affiliations include Chairing CNRMA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, the Virginia Beach Branch of the NAACP, Lifetime Member/Regional Vice President of Blacks In Government, Ordained Deacon at Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church (affectionately known as The Mount), and Spiritual and Character Chair of the Chesapeake Council PTA. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Divine Inspiration Outreach, Inc.

I’m Diana, I was born in Norfolk General, and I have lived in the area for my entire life.  Proudly call myself a Native of this great place.  My career began in 1987, I became a 911 Operator with Virginia Beach Police for ten years, in 1997 I attended the Chesapeake   Police Department police academy and graduated and spent the next twenty years serving the citizens of the City of Chesapeake.  I retired at the rank of Sergeant on March 1, 2018.  All in all, I had a little over 30 years of service in Law Enforcement.  Since, my retirement I began attending church at Centerville Baptist Church, which led me to the Burfoot House, I first became a mentor and now I am currently one of two Assistant Directors for the program.

I always had a vision and a dream of having my ministry and Centerville Baptist helped me make that dream come true.  Within a few years, I was able to join the church, and before I knew it I was doing fundraising events to help raise money for my shed for my ministry “Detra’s Angels”, which is named after my mother who passed away in 2016.  My small ministry has blessed many of our church families, Burfoot House clients, several schools in our area, senior citizen living facilities, West Virginia, and just recently I helped a friend mail items to Tanzania.  I am very proud to say that Detra’s Angels is a blessing to many people almost daily.

Since retirement, I became more involved with my Fraternal Order of Police, and for the past three years, I have served as the President of my lodge.  Every Christmas our lodge sponsors twenty underprivileged kids and takes them on a shopping spree with Police officers and Sheriffs from our lodge.  The kids have a great time shopping, and after that, they return to our lodge and meet with Santa for photos and lunch.  A great day for everyone.

Since retiring my life has not slowed down at all, and I wouldn’t change a thing. 

Ericka Lilly, TowneBank Instructional Specialist. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Philanthropic work is my heart’s passion. To be of any assistance to someone in need gives me great joy!

Graduated from TALLWOOD high school in June 2000 and immediately started the RN program at NSU in August 2000 with a newborn. Was accepted in the NSU Nursing Scholars Program (only 10 students from high school were selected for this) taking prerequisites and nursing courses together. She also worked as a CNA at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital while in nursing school. Graduated with her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2003, from NSU. Graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2010. Graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing (MSN) from Walden University in 2015. She will graduate in 2024 with her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) from Liberty University. She has worked in a variety of settings including cardiac step-down, medical-surgical units, progressive care units, and mother/baby. She is currently an RN Care Manager at the Department of Veteran Affairs and an adjunct Clinical Professor at NSU.

Ron Burton: Treasurer Burfoot House Ministries Board I’ve enjoyed being a volunteer with the Chesapeake Area Shelter Team (CAST Ministry) for the past 10 years. Additionally, I’ve volunteered as a Youth Leader at Centerville Baptist Church, served as a Deacon, and continue to work with various ministries. I look forward to working with Burfoot House Ministry and Divine Inspiration Outreach to see the blessings the Lord has in store for this Ministry.

Nancy G. Parr graduated from the University of Virginia with High Distinction and from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. She was a prosecutor in Suffolk and Chesapeake, Virginia for 27 years. For six of those years, she also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. On March 1, 2005, Ms. Parr was sworn in as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Chesapeake to complete her predecessor’s term. She was first elected in November 2005. She retired on January 1, 2022. During her four terms, she implemented new programs and promoted community outreach in addition to carrying out the traditional role of a prosecutor’s office. Her programs included Girls’ Empowerment Conferences, Boys’ Leadership Conferences, “Traveling the Road to Success” multi-week programs, and ‘Playing on the Right Team” basketball tournaments.

Ms. Parr is and has been a member of many boards and organizations and volunteers her time to raise funds for charitable organizations. Some of these include the Advisory Board for the American Center for Law & Public Safety (2023), National District Attorneys Association (President –2020-21)(Chair of the Board – 2021-22), appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr as Commissioner on President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice (2020), Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course Faculty (2019-2022), Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys (President 2014-15), State Crime Commission (2012-14), Governor’s Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse, Virginia State Bar Council (1st Judicial Circuit representative), Chairman of Board of Governors for the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar (2018-19), State Child Fatality Review Team, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Chesapeake Division, Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake (Secretary 2022-2023), and Steering Committee for the CHIP Duck Race. She is a Child Life Volunteer and a NICU Cuddler at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

Ms. Parr was recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as a 2018 Leader in the Law, inducted as a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow in 2017, awarded the 2016 Robert F. Horan, Jr. Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney Award and the 2014 John Hanna Youth Traffic Safety Award, named Grand Marshall for the 2011 South Norfolk 4th of July Parade, selected as 2008 Woman of the Year for the Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake, and was the recipient of the Martin Luther King Leadership Award in 2007.

James Hinton, Jr is Vice President -Community Development for Dollar Bank, FSB.  He has over 44 years of banking experience.  In addition to the Burfoot House, James also serves on numerous Boards in the Hampton Roads community.

Shanika joined Burfoot House in January 2023 as the Office Manager responsible for overall coordination of a broad range of services/resources that allow the organization to operate efficiently. In general, Shanika is the “Go to” person. She also manages special programs with Divine Inspiration Outreach, Inc., and coordinates donations from our community and community partners.  Shanika is a well-known event planner in the Hampton Roads area.

Shanika’s favorite quote is “Don’t stress over things you cannot control.”

Susan Burton: Advisory Board Burfoot House Ministries I currently facilitate a Life Skills class for ladies residing at Burfoot House. I have 10 years of experience as director of the Chesapeake Area Shelter Team (CAST) for Centerville Baptist Church. I am a deacon and team leader for our Fellowship Team and our Women’s Ministry. I enjoy our ladies’ Bible study and participating in a global INTEGER group through Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.