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…
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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….
🍂 November LIFE Support: Gratitude, Service & Community
As the weather cools and the holidays approach, our community comes alive with care and connection. November reminds us that gratitude is more than a feeling, it’s an action. At LGBT Life Center, we see that truth in every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who shares what they can, and every person who…
Meet Julie Dominesey: Guiding Clients Where They Need to Go, and Loving the Journey
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…
Meet Christabelle “Cbelle” Fernandez: Connecting Passion, Purpose, and Philanthropy
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: Creating Wellness and Connection as a Medical Case Manager
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…
Christopher Reybrouck Named One of Inside Business’ Top Forty Under 40!
We’re thrilled to share that Christopher Reybrouck, Senior Director of Strategy & Operations at LGBT Life Center, has been named one of Inside Business’ Top Forty Under 40 honorees for 2025! 🎉 This recognition celebrates young professionals across Hampton Roads who are shaping the region through leadership, service, and innovation — and Chris exemplifies all…
Meet Dominique Cravins, Economic Empowerment Coordinator
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…