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Eva Wall
Nina Blanchard
Nina Blanchard
Eva is a native of northern Virginia. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in the Administration of Justice. Later, she became a certified substance abuse counselor. She was employed as a Virginia state probation and parole officer for many years before moving on to become a federal probati
Eva is a native of northern Virginia. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in the Administration of Justice. Later, she became a certified substance abuse counselor. She was employed as a Virginia state probation and parole officer for many years before moving on to become a federal probation officer in the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. For two decades as a federal officer, Eva supervised individuals on probation, parole, and supervised release with convictions for a wide range of criminal offenses. She also led substance abuse treatment groups and served on the Virginia ASAP (Alcohol Safety Action Program) board for over 10 years. Eva is understanding and compassionate, and always looks for the good in people.
Nina Blanchard
Nina Blanchard
Nina Blanchard
Nina grew up in New England and obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and Sociology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She then relocated to Virginia to attend graduate school. In 1990 she obtained a Master of Science degree in Justice, Law, and Society from the American University in Washington, DC. Afterwards, she wor
Nina grew up in New England and obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and Sociology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She then relocated to Virginia to attend graduate school. In 1990 she obtained a Master of Science degree in Justice, Law, and Society from the American University in Washington, DC. Afterwards, she worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia as a probation and parole officer for two years before becoming a federal probation officer in the Eastern District of Virginia. For the last 16 years of her 26-year federal career, she was a Special Offenders Specialist, exclusively conducted presentence investigations on those charged with terrorism, public corruption, racketeering/organized crime, drug smuggling, firearms trafficking, and murder. During her federal service, she also became certified as a Critical Incident Stress debriefer and First Responder/ EMT. She has a warm and empathetic nature and believes the vast majority of offenders can change their lives for the better with the right assistance and circumstances. She is also a big proponent of prison reform.
Nina and Eva are members of the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, the and the Federal Death Penalty Resources Counsel. They are subscribers to the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives newsletter.