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Home / Center News / Say Hello To Our Newest Teammates!

Say Hello To Our Newest Teammates!

September 10, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

There’s a lot of exciting changes coming to LGBT Life Center, including several new staff members that are helping us expand and improve our services. Take a minute to get to know our newest teammates and see how they’re helping the Hampton Roads community have a connected, healthy LGBT life.

 

Welcome aboard!

Shenica Edmonds

Name and nickname: Shenica, nickname Nica

 

Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Services Case Manager

 

Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I was Previously Employment and Housing Services Case Manager at The Genieve Shelter (DV affects us ALL!)

 

I’m here to help you with: Housing services, locating resources for self/family/children and employment services (interviewing, job search, resume writing, etc.).

 

How did you become interested in this job/type of work? I’ve always had a love for helping people and making sure that everyone (friends, family, even strangers) have all the tools they need to succeed…it’s a servant leader’s heart.  If I only help one person in my life, I know I have done my job.

 

What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know? I am a member of the Stellar Award Winning Mount Unity Choir & have toured around the country singing with them.  We have had the opportunity to sing for millions of people, sharing the Gospel. And I love to cook.

 

What excites you about joining the LGBT Life Center Team?I have enjoyed becoming a part of a great team of people (Housing ROCKS!) who are dedicated to making sure their clients have the best, given their current life situations. I love the camaraderie we share and how welcoming and helpful they have been to me.

 

 

Margie Jenkins

Name: Margie Jenkins

 

Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Senior Accountant.

 

Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Operations Accountant at Liberty Tax.

 

I’m here to help you with: Internal grant accounting. While my role isn’t directly interacting with the public, I’m thrilled to support the work of LGBT Life Center by making sure all the 1’s and 0’s are in the right places!

 

How did you become interested in this job/type of work? I used to work with a couple people who work here now!

 

What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know? I have my motorcycle license and I like to hunt.

 

What excites you about joining the LGBT Life Center Team? I’m really happy to be here and am loving the environment here!

 

 

Jasmine Hill

Nickname: Jazz

 

Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Care Coordinator

 

Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I am from New Kent, VA originally, Journeyed to RVA for my education, I was an Intensive In Home Counselor for a year and a half, I also Did Mental Health Skill Building & Therapeutic Day Treatment, I was ready to expand in my career & move closer to home so, I’m back to the Peninsula to stay.

 

I’m here to help you with: I can help my clients with obtaining resources & Meeting and Exceeding Goals.

 

How did you become interested in this job/type of work? While studying for my BSW my favorite professor was a Medical Social Worker for a  big hospital in RVA. After shadowing her & working alongside her , I grew to love medical social work. I had been searching for jobs and I thought I would be the “right fit,” and after seeing the posting for the LGBT Life Center, I was excited to apply!

 

What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know? I LOVE Hello Kitty!

 

What excites you about joining the LGBT Life Center Team? I am excited to grow with the organization!

 

 

Rashawnda Osborne

Name and a nickname: Rashawnda/Shawnda

 

Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Case Manager

 

Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Worked at EVMS from 2014-2016 in a similar position, Completed grad school in 2017 and completed 1L year in Law school May 2018. So I guess I’m coming from law school.

 

I’m here to help you with: Adhering to medical care and assisting in getting needed services for clients

 

How did you become interested in this job/type of work? I’ve always been interested in community and public health.

 

What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know? I love to dance.

 

What excites you about joining the LGBT Life Center Team? I am excited to be part of the team!


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