Name/Nickname: Thomas Tracy (no nicknames….yet!) Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Operations Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I come from a long career in the construction industry. I was in project management and logistics. I helped with the daily operations of many job sites; everything from contract management to finding and working…
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Understanding the Importance of a Hand-up
Our new Housing Case Manager, Kendra, knows the importance of a hand-up, which led her to the career she’s in today. Name/Nickname: Kendra Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Prior to this position, I was a resident services assistant at the YWCA South Hampton Roads….
Home at LGBT Life Center
Name/Nickname: Katie, I haven’t been given a nickname yet. Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I was at the HER Shelter in Portsmouth, VA for the past 6 years. I started as a Family Case Manager and then my role changed to a Stabilization Coordinator…
A Lifetime of Dedication to the Work
Name/Nickname: Michael P. Saunders, Master of Human Service. Michael, (family calls me Uncle P or Uncle). Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Care Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? New York City – New York City Health and Hospital Corp. Community Engagement Supervisor w / Covid Test and Trace Team. I’m here…
Help Navigating the Health Care System
Name/Nickname: Joshua Holder / Josh Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Care Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Therapeutic Alliance / ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) and IIH (Intensive In-Home) Therapy. I’m here to help you with: Navigating health care, medications, transportation to medical appointments, and more. How did you become interested in this…
A Passion to House Our Community
Name/Nickname: Nelly Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Youth Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? My previous employment was with Samaritan House. My title was Anti Trafficking Youth Case Manager. I’m here to help you with: Making sure youth have stable housing. How did you become interested in this job/type of work? I…
Protecting LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Name/Nickname: Morgan- no nicknames! Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Most recently, I was working as a Therapeutic Case Manager for a private foster care organization in Virginia Beach, VA. I provided support services to youth in foster care and their placement families in the…
Tell Local School Boards You Support Trans and Non-Binary Protections
School boards across Virginia are being required by our legislators and the Virginia Department of Education to review their policies and developed protocols that are inclusive and affirming of trans and non-binary youth. Sadly, districts statewide, and right here in Hampton Roads, are rejecting these guidelines. We need your help to let Virginia Beach, our…
Our Newest Counselor Enjoys Community Connection
Name/Nickname: Amber George Pronouns: She/Her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Counselor Resident Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Last year, I served as a counseling intern for the Life Center and part-time barista. Beforehand, I spent eight years as strategic communications and user experience contractor for the EPA. I’m here to help you with: LGBT-affirming therapy, mental…
‘Pride In Our Resilience,’ A Pride Message From Our CEO
This past year was a doozy. When I look back on the last year and a half, it’s hard for me to comprehend how much happened. Covid-19 brought back the painful memories of the late 1980s when the AIDS epidemic ravaged our community. We came together as we did 40 years ago to fight the…