New Staff

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…

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…

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…

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….

When it comes to helping people move forward—literally and figuratively—Julie Dominesey is behind the wheel. As LGBT Life Center’s Transportation Specialist, Julie ensures clients have safe, reliable access to the transportation services that help improve their lives. A Chesapeake native with a background as varied as her interests (from writing to racing canoes!), Julie was…

We’re excited to welcome Christabelle “Cbelle” Fernandez as LGBT Life Center’s new Director of Development! A Hampton Roads native with nearly two decades in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, Cbelle brings experience from the Peace Corps, Operation Smile, and the Virginia Zoo. Her mission? To strengthen the Center’s impact by connecting resources, donors, and vision, ensuring…

Meet Angereia “Ann” Bridges, our newest Medical Case Manager at LGBT Life Center! Born in Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn, Ann brings years of experience in case management, mental health, and supportive services. Her passion for advocacy and holistic care shines through in everything she does, from helping clients access healthcare and housing to ensuring…

Dominique Cravins joins LGBT Life Center as our new Economic Empowerment Coordinator, bringing both legal experience and a passion for helping people reach their goals. After working as a lawyer in downtown Norfolk, Dominique is now focused on creating pathways for clients to build stability and success through employment and education opportunities. As a queer…

Say hello to Koy Adams (he/they), our new Deputy Director of Client Services! Originally from Syracuse, NY, Koy brings a wealth of experience in relationship violence prevention, HIV/STI work, and case management. With a passion for innovation and community impact, Koy is focused on developing new ideas, strengthening programs, and ensuring our services are the…

Say hello to Julia (she/her/ella), our new 340B Program Manager! With 25 years of healthcare experience—from billing and contracting to pharmacy program leadership—Julia is passionate about breaking down barriers to care. She’s here to help our patients access medications at little to no cost and to support staff in understanding how the 340B Program (LGBT…