Name/Nickname: MorganPronouns: He/himJob title: Community Health Navigator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there?I am a retired professional dancer (ballet, modern, swing, salsa, etc) who is making a transition to a less physically strenuous career. I’m here to help you with…with navigating our services and finding the right solution for each individual. Whether it’s knowing your status…
New Staff
Introducing DJ: Your Compassionate Community Health Navigator – Embracing Diversity and Sexual Health Empowerment!
Name/Nickname: DJPronouns: Any/All (He/They/She/Them)Job title: Community Health Navigator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I worked as a server/bartender at a restaurant called Mama Rosas in Hampton. Before that, I managed an Adult Novelty store called Romantic Kingdom. I’m here to help you with…Knowing your HIV and STI status through our free testing services, as well…
Meet Daisy, Housing Specialist at LGBT Life Center: Blending Real Estate Expertise with Community Care
Name/Nickname: DaisyPronouns: They/SheJob title: Housing Specialist Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I have a business as a realtor, which I am continuing to do while working for The Life Center. I’m here to help you with…Understanding your housing needs, eligibility for rental and utility assistance, and to help you access other services at…
Diane ‘Recina’ Turner: Bringing Comfort and Stability as LGBT Life Center’s Housing Specialist
Name/Nickname: Diane (Name: Recina)Pronouns: she/herJob title: Housing Specialist Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I came from the City of Virginia Beach Housing Preservation Dept as a Housing Specialist. I’m here to help you with… Housing Stabilization, a Good Laugh, and to lend a helping hand to all persons in the Agency….
Meet Jay: Building Community Health Education as LGBT Life Center’s Prevention Specialist
Name/Nickname: Jay Pronouns: He/HimJob title: Community Health Navigator/Prevention Specialist Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I was working at Cricket Wireless and as a consultant to Xcuslive Medical Staffing. At Cricket Wireless, I sold phones and helped with marketing. At Xcusilve, I planned all the company events, and birthday events, and did marketing….
Shari Bailey: Steering the Path to Empowerment as LGBT Life Center’s Housing Case Manage
Name/Nickname: Shari Bailey Pronouns: she/herJob title: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? ForKids: Case Manager/Housing Specialist I’m here to help you with… making sure you’re getting the medications you need, the support you need, and helping individuals toward self-sufficiency and empowerment. How did you become interested in working at the LGBT Life Center?I truly enjoy…
Meet Jan Cline: From Community Fitness to Fundraising Champion at LGBT Life Center
Name/Nickname: Jan ClinePronouns: He/HimJob title: Development Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there?Coming from Primeplus Senior Centers where I was the Wellness Coordinator. Arranged nearly 50 fitness classes each week with 12 part time contracted instructors, planned educational presentations reflecting member interests, and taught 3 cohorts of at-risk seniors in CDC Diabetes Prevention course….
Welcoming Naheem Heights: From College Cheerleader to Community Champion
Name/Nickname: Naheem HeightPronouns: He/HimJob title: Community Health Navigator Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there?I was previously working in ABA with Maxim Healthcare as an ABA Therapist for children with ASD and other behavioral issues. I’m here to help you with…Servicing the community by providing education on prevention and testing. How did you…
Empowering Communities: Our New Health Navigator Guided by Core Personal and Professional Values
Name/Nickname: Allison or AlliePronouns: She/HerJob title: Community Health Navigator/Prevention Specialist Where’d you come from and what’d you do there?I am from South Shore Massachusetts, and relocated to Virginia Beach. At my prior job I was a Prevention Educator for HIV & Infectious Diseases at a small clinic in Brockton, Massachusetts called the C.O.P.E Center where I did everything…
Our New Data Analyst Leverages Numbers to Improve Our Work
Our new Data Analyst, Gina Montanarelli, improves our work by giving us a clearer understanding of the situation through evidence. Name/Nickname: Gina MontanarelliPronouns: She/herJob title: Data Analyst Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I was the Donor Database Coordinator for the Chesapeake Humane Society, and I also volunteered there weekly in the cattery! I’m here to…