Sharekka Bridges promoted to Director of Grants and Compliance; Sarah Davlin joins OAA as Business Manager; OAA Recruiting for Senior Grants Compliance Analyst

Richmond, VA – November 2, 2026 — The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sharekka Bridges to Director of Grants and Compliance and welcome Sarah Davlin as the Authority’s new Business Manager. Their contributions strengthen the team responsible for administering opioid settlement funds and supporting OAA operations, grant, and award programs, and partners across the Commonwealth. OAA is also recruiting for a Senior Grants Compliance Analyst to support Bridges and her team.

The staff announcements coincide with previously announced changes to OAA’s executive leadership that took effect November 1st. Charlie Lintecum, formerly Director of Operations, now serves as OAA’s Executive Director following the retirement of Tony McDowell, while former Director of Finance Adam Rosatelli was appointed Deputy Executive Director. Rosatelli will also continue oversight of finance and administration in his new role. Together, the leadership and staff changes provide continuity and support as OAA continues expanding its work across the Commonwealth.

Bridges’ promotion was approved by the OAA’s Board of Directors at their September 25th meeting and also took effect November 1st. As Director of Grants and Compliance she will serve in a role similar to the former Director of Operations position. Bridges has served in several roles supporting the Authority’s grant and award programs since joining OAA as a Senior Grants Compliance Analyst in May 2024. As OAA’s programs and responsibilities expanded, Bridges advanced to Senior Manager of Grant Operations, becoming a central part of the Authority’s work to administer awards and support grant recipients.

In her new role, Bridges will oversee the operations of OAA’s City and County Grant Program, including application processes, timelines, reviews, and award recommendations. She will also oversee annual and direct distribution reporting, award compliance reviews, support for state agency award programs, and the Authority’s Local Government Opioid Settlement Liaisons. Her responsibilities will include coordinating technical education for cities, counties, and state agencies and leading grants-related communications.

“Sharekka has been the backbone of OAA’s grant and award programs, consistently demonstrating the knowledge and commitment needed to support our partners and steward these funds responsibly,” said OAA Executive Director Charlie Lintecum. “Her promotion recognizes the tremendous contributions she has already made and positions the Authority to continue strengthening its grant administration, compliance, and technical support.”

Before joining OAA, Bridges served as a Grants Compliance Officer at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland and as Grants Manager and Executive Assistant to the President at Northeastern Technical College in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Francis Marion University and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Coker University.

Davlin joined OAA as Business Manager on October 10th. She is responsible for managing day-to-day administrative and financial operations and supporting OAA staff, leadership, and Board members. Her responsibilities include coordinating fiscal operations, procurement, travel and reimbursement processes, records management, office administration, and meeting logistics. Davlin also provides administrative and operational support for OAA grant and award programs and special initiatives.

“Sarah brings valuable experience in public health, contract administration, and organizational operations that will benefit every area of the Authority,” noted OAA Deputy Executive Director Adam Rosatelli. “We are pleased to welcome her to the team and look forward to the important role she will play in supporting our staff, Board, and statewide initiatives.”

Davlin previously served as a Capacity Building Specialist in the Community Health and Engagement Division of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. In that role, she managed contracts, meetings, workgroups, purchasing, records retention, and other operational support activities. Her previous experience also includes public health engagement roles with PartnerMD, the Virginia Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Virginia Department of Health.

Davlin holds a Bachelor of Science in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics, with a minor in Business Administration, from Carson-Newman University and a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Nutrition from Liberty University.

OAA is also recruiting for a Senior Grants Compliance Analyst position to support Bridges and her team that will be based in Richmond at OAA’s headquarters. Additional information is available at jobs.virginia.gov.

Bridges may be reached at sbridges@voaa.us or 804-629-4680. Davlin may be reached at sdavlin@voaa.us or 804-629-0123.