Virginia Division of Child Support is committed to helping parents support their children by focusing on more than just money. This podcast will share who we are and what we do!
From Ideas to Impact – A Conversation with Richard Nozzi-Dardano
In this episode of #SupportVAKids, host Mariellen Keely talks with Richard Nozzi-Dardano, Director of Project & Program Support at the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). With decades of experience leading large-scale initiatives across public and nonprofit sectors, Richard shares how his team helps the agency turn vision into action by supporting projects that strengthen operations, improve outcomes, and make services more responsive to the needs of families.
Richard reflects on what it takes to manage complexity in a statewide organization — from coordinating across divisions and aligning resources to cultivating a culture of accountability and innovation. He discusses lessons learned from leading modernization efforts, fostering collaboration between program and technology teams, and ensuring that every project keeps people at the center.
Together, Mariellen and Richard explore how structure and creativity can coexist in public service, what it means to build a learning organization, and why strong project governance matters for the future of human services in Virginia.
29 Oct 2025
Training for Change – A Conversation with Chanda Glass
In this episode of #SupportVaKids, host Mariellen Keely chats with Chanda Glass, Training Consultant in Virginia’s child support program. From her earliest days as a "bring your daughter to work" participant to her current role delivering in-person and virtual training across the state, Chanda shares her love for learning, teaching, and the ever-evolving nature of child support work.
Chanda reflects on her path through the agency—from PST to SES Senior—and why being both a teacher and student keeps her grounded and energized. She shares how the training team prepares field staff for policy shifts and new systems, including what excites her (and makes her "nervous-cited") about the VChamps modernization project. With wisdom about giving yourself grace and keeping your light shining, this episode is full of encouragement for anyone supporting families across Virginia.
🎧 Tune in for a warm, insightful conversation about growth, guidance, and glowing through change.
13 Oct 2025
Walking the Walk – A Conversation with Stacie Vecchietti
In this episode of #SupportVaKids, host Mariellen Keely sits down with Stacie Vecchietti, Policy Specialist with the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy at the Virginia Department of Social Services. With more than 30 years of experience in social services, Stacie brings a deep and varied perspective shaped by her work in substance use counseling, anti-violence advocacy, Peace Corps service, and now, policy development focused on building trauma-informed and healing-centered systems across Virginia.
Stacie traces her journey from her early days at the Daily Planet and her time in Belize developing a prison-based substance use program, to more than two decades leading prevention and intervention efforts for survivors of violence. She shares how her team is helping state and local agencies “walk the walk” by integrating trauma-informed practices internally, fostering collaboration across systems, and supporting communities in creating environments of safety, connection, and growth.
Mariellen and Stacie also discuss the relaunch of the Virginia HEALS website—redesigned as a statewide hub for trauma-informed tools, lived experience engagement resources, and practical guidance for organizations working to strengthen well-being and resilience. Reflecting on what keeps her grounded amid such meaningful work, Stacie reminds listeners that big change begins with small, consistent actions—and that compassion, practiced daily, is how systems truly heal.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about purpose, persistence, and putting trauma-informed values into action.
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