Introducing Meley, our dedicated Program Support Specialist at LGBT Life Center. With a sociology background from VCU and experience in scribing and labor rights advocacy, Meley is here to support all your mental health and housing needs. Driven by a passion for addressing systemic issues like mental health struggles, housing insecurity, and more, Meley is excited to be part of the transformative work at LGBT Life Center. Get to know more about her journey, interests, and the unique experiences that fuel her dedication to our community.
Name/Nickname: Meley
Pronouns: She/Her
Job title: Program Support Specialist
Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there?
I have a background in Sociology from VCU, where afterward I dabbled in scribing, and also spent time interning with a labor organization where I helped workers fight for their rights.
I’m here to help you with…Everything from helping schedule you in our mental health program to assessing your eligibility for housing and support programs.
How did you become interested in working at the LGBT Life Center?
There is a fundamental issue in the way that our society and country address those struggling with mental health issues, lack of housing, HIV/AIDS, substance use, food insecurity, and so much more, that I felt LGBT Life Center actually addresses. There is a building movement in dismantling the systems that allow these issues to exist in the first place that I want to be a part of!
What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know?
I have seen “Titanic” quite literally about 20 times.
What excites you most about being at the LGBT Life Center?
Getting to know my community and hearing everyone’s stories.
Rapid Fire…what is your favorite…
Animal: Ducks
Color: Pink and Yellow
Song/Music: Anything funky!
TV Show/Movie: Interstellar/Titanic
Hobby: Reading/Walking
Contact Meley:
mtesfamariam@lgbtlifecenter.org
757-640-0929
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