Meg Champion joins LGBT Life Center as a Community Health Navigator, bringing a uniquely diverse background shaped by military service, medical training, and survivor advocacy. After serving five years on active duty in the U.S. Navy, Meg transitioned into the reserves and continues pursuing her passion for healthcare through nursing school. Her professional journey reflects…
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Welcome Back, Hailee, Our Housing Dept Intern
Name/Nickname: HaileePronouns: she/herJob title: Housing Department Intern Hailee joins the Housing team as a Housing Department Intern, returning to LGBT Life Center as she completes her MSW coursework. Having previously interned with the Center, Hailee brings familiarity, curiosity, and a desire to deepen her contributions in this next chapter. Her return reflects both her continued commitment to the…
[Take Action] LIFEAlert: Support Ryan White Part B Funding in Virginia’s Budget
Access to HIV care is not just a policy issue, it is a public health necessity. In Virginia, Ryan White Part B funding supports lifesaving medical care, medications, and essential services for people living with HIV. Recent funding reductions have created significant strain for providers and the communities they serve, raising serious concerns about health…
Getting to Know Garian Bridges, Program Support Specialist
Garian Bridges serves as a Program Support Specialist at our Hampton location, where she supports a range of essential housing and client services. With a background in advocacy and a strong academic focus in Sociology and Political Science, Garian brings both compassion and purpose to her work. Her commitment to equity, inclusion, and community support…
🌈 LIFE Support — Winter at The Center: ShowingUp, Staying Connected
Care doesn’t slow down. Community shows up. Winter may feel quieter on the outside. At LGBT Life Center, it’s often when community shows up the strongest. As days get shorter and temperatures drop, the need for care keeps moving. For many LGBTQ+ people and people living with or affected by HIV, winter can bring added…
Your Future, Unlocked: The FREE Economic Empowerment Series at LGBT Life Center
What are Economic Empowerment Services All About? By: Dominique Cravins, Economic Empowerment Coordinator When is the last time you felt truly “empowered”? It seems like such a fantastical, magical word—one that can only be associated with superheroes or mythical creatures, but the truth is, everyone deserves to feel powerful. Empowerment is that quiet confidence that…
Meet Shalla “Shy”: Bridging Language, Care, and Housing Stability
Shalla “Shy” (she/her) joins LGBT Life Center as a Bilingual Housing Stabilization Specialist with extensive experience in mental health counseling, behavioral intervention, and trauma-informed care. From supporting behaviorally challenged youth and adults to advocating for military families, Shy’s work has always centered on meeting people where they are — especially those facing language barriers or…
Get to Know Rosalind Jones: Helping Clients Build Safe, Stable Homes
Rosalind “Roz” Jones (she/her) joins LGBT Life Center as Senior Housing Case Manager with extensive experience across the human services field. From supporting HIV/AIDS patients at Eastern Virginia Medical School to helping SNAP and TANF recipients access workforce training, Roz’s career has been centered on meeting people where they are and helping them move forward…
Get to Know Hairiya Mondragon: Empowering Clients Through Connection and Care
We’re excited to welcome Hairiya Rahima Mondragon (they/them) to LGBT Life Center as a Medical Case Manager. With a background in nursing, home health care, and healthcare technology, Hairiya brings years of hands-on experience and a passion for helping clients access the resources they need to thrive. Name/Nickname: Hairiya Rahima Mondragon / Nickname is Haira…
Meet Liza Fickel: Supporting Clients with Compassion, Connection & Care
We’re thrilled to welcome Liza Fickel (she/they) to the LGBT Life Center team as our new Medical Case Manager! A Virginia Beach native returning home with a fresh passion for community care, Liza brings a unique blend of experience from the service industry to addiction treatment, with academic studies spanning religion, psychology, and peer recovery….