ALERT: 2021 Christmas/New Year’s Port Operating Plan Read More I am interested in - Select - Home Who We AreCommunity Outreach Community Outreach At the Port, we believe that part of our corporate responsibility is to give back to our communities, and our philanthropic focus is designed to make a meaningful impact on those we serve. Focus Areas of Philanthropy To make the most meaningful impact in our communities, the Port focuses on distinct areas of giving and service: Education and Workforce Development: The path to social mobility and enhanced opportunities includes education and career readiness. Our primary focus is on institutions that offer areas of study or experience important to the maritime industry and from which we are interested in recruiting for our future workforce. Awareness and Stewardship of the Commonwealth’s Ports, Harbors and Navigable Waterways: Awareness of the Port’s impact on economic development, commerce and trade and the protection of the harbors and navigable waterways are of utmost importance to the future prosperity of the Commonwealth. We invest in and serve non-profit organizations with programs that contribute to the promotion and recognition of the maritime industry, global trade, transportation of port-related goods and the protection and quality of the harbor and its related navigable waterways. Health and Safety: The people that make up the Port and the people around the Commonwealth that we serve are the fabric of our communities and their health and safety is one of our top priorities. We invest in and serve organizations that promote wellness, prevention, and the health and safety of our citizens across the Commonwealth. Community Enrichment: In an effort to do our part in lifting up the people who need the most help, the Port dedicates time and resources to broad-based programs that serve large populations of those in need. Photo Gallery Contacts Title Name Phone Mobile Email Chief Development & Government Affairs Officer Cathie J. Vick 757-683-2105 757-409-7374 cvick@portofvirginia.com Director, Federal Government Affairs Andrew Sinclair 757-683-2129 757-650-1364 asinclair@portofvirginia.com Director, State and Local Government Affairs Thomas G. Cross 757-683-2128 804-937-3713 tcross@portofvirginia.com Vice President, Government Affairs & Transportation Policy Barbara Nelson 757-683-2131 804-874-0140 bnelson@portofvirginia.com Vice President, Sustainability Kit Chope 757-683-2152 757-567-5933 kchope@portofvirginia.com Director, Environmental Policy and Compliance Scott Whitehurst 757-683-2187 757-448-5349 swhitehurst@portofvirginia.com Environmental Compliance Specialist Billy Goodson 757-440-2896 757-477-6210 wgoodson@portofvirginia.com Virginia Port Authority © 2021. All rights reserved. Website made by Sway. The Port of Virginia™ and the ship-design logo are service marks owned and used by Virginia Port Authority, and are used by Virginia International Terminals, LLC under license.