Meet our staff
Myriam Brown: Executive DIRECTOR
Myriam was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and immigrated to the United States as a child. Growing up in the vibrant and diverse community of Arlington County, Virginia, shaped her values and deepened her appreciation for service, connection, and opportunity.
In the 1990s, Myriam helped build her family’s business, gaining hands-on experience in operations, customer service, and leadership. A decade later, she transitioned into the nonprofit world, an experience that sparked her passion for mission-driven work. She went on to support the Departments of Defense and State for several years before pausing her career to focus on raising her family.
After relocating to Stafford in 2019, Myriam discovered Stafford Junction and immediately felt aligned with its mission and the community it serves. Bringing more than 20 years of administrative and organizational leadership experience, she now serves as Executive Director, grateful for the opportunity to help strengthen families and empower those in need.
Erica Brouillette: GRANTS MANAGER / Interim program 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.