Meet our staff
Myriam Brown: Executive DIRECTOR
Myriam was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and immigrated to the U.S. as a child. Growing up in Northern Virginia’s diverse Arlington County community shaped her into the person she is today.
In the 1990s, she helped build a family business, gaining invaluable skills before transitioning to the nonprofit sector a decade later—a brief but impactful experience that ignited her passion for mission-driven work. She then spent years supporting the Departments of Defense and State before stepping away to start a family.
In 2019, after moving to Stafford, Myriam found Stafford Junction—a perfect place for her return to the workforce. Drawn to its mission and the people it serves, she now brings over 20 years of administrative expertise to her role as Executive Director, grateful for the opportunity to continue serving those in need.
Erica Brouillette: GRANTS MANAGER
Erica’s journey started in Pisa, Italy, where she was born into a military family. Growing up as a “military brat” meant moving every few years, but those experiences shaped her love for community and connection. After settling in Northern Virginia more than 20 years ago, Erica stayed because of the friendships she’s built through volunteering and the incredible cultural diversity across the DMV.
Erica brings over a decade of experience in proposal writing to her role as Grants Manager at Stafford Junction, four of those years focused on grants. Her passion for helping others began during her Peace Corps service in Armenia (2007–2009), where she worked with local educators to teach youth about environmental conservation in both English and Armenian.
That spirit of service didn’t stop there. Erica joined Rotary International in 2012 and has been an active member ever since, currently serving with Global Peacebuilders Rotary. In 2023, she returned to the Peace Corps virtually, training an NGO in Liberia on grant writing and compliance, a partnership she still supports today as an advisor.
Erica holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s in Global Affairs from George Mason University. She’s passionate about building bridges, whether across cultures or communities, and loves using her skills to make a difference.
GREg minor: Field Manager
Greg is a Fredericksburg native and graduate of James Monroe High School and Virginia State University, where he earned a degree in Visual Communications. After serving as a multimedia illustrator in the U.S. Army, Greg returned to Virginia and settled in the Olde Forge Community.
His introduction to Stafford Junction in 2006, through former director Theresie, marked the beginning of a long-standing commitment to the organization. Over the years, Greg has contributed in numerous capacities, including as a bus driver for the Helping Us Grow Strong program, a Brain Builder site coordinator at Drew Middle School, a Summer Junction intern, and a Healthy Living Pays program assistant.
In his current role as Field Manager, Greg serves as a vital connection between Stafford Junction and the Olde Forge Community, building strong relationships with local children and families while advancing programs that empower and strengthen the community.
erica brouillette: interim Program MANAGER
