Gail Arnall will resign as executive director of Offender Aid and Restoration, effective June 30. While wanting to scale back her active management role with the organization, Arnall remains committed to OAR’s work, and has signed a consulting contract to continue to support the organization.
The OAR Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth Jones, current OAR Chief Operating Officer, to serve as Acting Executive Director until a new Executive Director is appointed.
Arnall has led OAR over the past 10 years, introducing evidence-based practices in programs, fundraising, financial management and community outreach. She has worked with committees focused on ending homelessness and providing supportive services so that OAR clients have access to affordable housing options. And over the past 10 years, Arnall has provided leadership to a group of nine reentry programs throughout the state of Virginia, as each program has faced greater client numbers but limited financial resources.
OAR serves Arlington County and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. Last year the organization served 622 clients coming home from jail or prison; taught 415 inmates in the Arlington jail; and oversaw the court-mandated Community Service for just over 1,700 adults and youth.