Our Team
Embrace Richmond Staff
Wendy McCaig
Chief Dream Releaser
Founder and Executive Director
Wendy McCaig is the founder and Executive Director of Embrace Richmond. She has been actively serving in the inner city of Richmond since 2003 and was the initial founder of what is now the Caritas Furniture Bank. She has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is a former CPA. In 2007, Mrs. McCaig received her Master of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and has been serving the local church since 1993. Wendy’s first book, “From the Sanctuary to the Streets”was published in 2010 by CASCADE Books an imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers. Wendy has been married to her high school sweetheart, Chris McCaig, since 1988 and they have three beautiful daughters Caitlin, Kristen and Caroline. Wendy loves kayaking, reading, writing, and camping.
Phone: 804-204-1224 Email: wendy@embracerichmond.org Blog: www.wendymccaig.com
Susan Carminucci
Head Cheerleader
AmeriCorps Director
Susan joined the Embrace Richmond team in February 2010. She is a native Virginian and has resided in the Richmond area for over fifteen years. Her previous work experience was based in auditing and marketing but retired from corporate life to raise her family. On her return to the job force, she desired an opportunity to utilize her skill set to benefit the community. She is excited to have connected with so many wonderful people through the Embrace family.
Phone: 804-204-1240 Email: susan@embracerichmond.org .
Qasarah Bey
Courageous Catalytic Coach
Program Director
Qasarah joined Embrace in September 2010 after switching from the corporate to the non-profit sector. She has served as an associate minister, youth minister, ministry team leader and ministry consultant in Norfolk and Richmond. Qasarah holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in Social Work as well as a Master of Divinity from Norfolk State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University’s School of Theology. She believes ministry begins at home and everyone has a legacy to live and leave for future generations. She enjoys group facilitation, preaching and helping others grow. Qasarah takes pleasure in her three wonderful children.