About Us

Learn more about Southside Voices Media Inc., our mission, our values, and the people guiding the work.

Our Story

Southside Voices Media Inc. began with a belief that every community deserves to feel connected, valued, and represented. Living in Southside Virginia showed us the importance of creating spaces where people can grow, lead, share their experiences, and build meaningful relationships with one another. We recognized the power that exists within small communities when people have opportunities to connect and invest in a shared future.

SVMINC was created to strengthen community visibility, encourage leadership, and support positive engagement throughout the region. What started as a vision for meaningful local impact continues to grow into an organization centered on mentorship, outreach, media, and community development.

Our Values

Service

Serving communities through engagement, outreach, collaboration, and community initiatives that support positive regional growth.

Visibility

Ensuring communities deserve visibility, representation, and accessible platforms that highlight voices and impact.

Mentorship

Valuing leadership development, guidance, engagement, and opportunities that encourage personal growth and future leadership.

Integrity

Operating with honesty, professionalism, accountability, and transparency while building sustainable partnerships and initiatives.

Networking

Creating meaningful collaboration and strong partnerships that bring people together for collective impact and growth.

Community

Placing community at the center of our mission by prioritizing accessibility, engagement, collaboration, and initiatives that strengthen Southside Virginia.

Our Team

Board of Directors

Teron Williams, MPA

Founder | Board Chair

Leading with purpose to advance community voice, leadership, and opportunity across Southside Virginia.

Dr. Ariyanna Britton

Director At-Large | Public Health

Bringing expertise in public health to strengthen well-being and opportunity for our communities.

Stephanie Mayes

Board Director | Treasury

Overseeing fiscal stewardship to ensure responsible management and sustainable growth.

Askari Goss

Board Director | Secretary

Supporting strong communication, governance, and organizational effectiveness.

Ricky Norwood, M.Ed

Board Director | Education & Youth Development

Supporting education, youth development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help young people thrive across Southside Virginia.

Our Mission in Action

SVMINC advances its mission through connected platforms, programs, partnerships, and community engagement throughout Southside Virginia.

Media & Community Voice

Amplifying stories, experiences, and community perspectives through the Southside Journal and SVMINC platforms.

Youth & Leadership Development

Creating opportunities that strengthen leadership, mentorship, civic participation, and youth engagement.

Community Information & Access

Connecting residents with community resources, events, announcements, opportunities, and useful information.

Engagement & Partnerships

Building relationships with residents, institutions, organizations, and community partners to strengthen regional impact.