Welcome to the Virgin Islands Association

On behalf of the members of the Washington DC Virgin Islands Association (VIA), I am pleased to welcome you to the association’s website. Here, you will discover our mission statement, strategic goals, activities, programs, affiliate web sites, and much information about the US Virgin Islands experience.

VIA was founded in 1980, as a non-profit organization, when the primary focus was to maintain a cultural presence in the area.  Since then, the association has evolved into an active community network which actively supports the enhancement of cultural diversity in the Virgin Islands, providing professional development, and mentoring to college bound students. VIA is a credit to many diversity programs through its aim of providing and maintaining a positive image of the organization in local communities and educational institutions. We are committed to that same purpose today, adapting to change to meet the challenges of society today.  The association’s mission statement and bylaws emphasize a commitment to our community, academic excellence, and tradition. We hope that you will discover more about us and will communicate with us so that we can share more of our story with you. 


Clarence (Beaver) Beverhoudt
President