Join us as we welcome Latasha Harris, our new Housing Case Manager, to the LGBT Life Center team! Latasha brings experience and passion in supporting underserved populations. Her previous role in a long-term care facility for adolescents and young adults has equipped her with invaluable skills and insights that she is eager to apply in…
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Bringing DEI Leadership, LeeQuan McLaurin Joins The Center’s Board
Name & a nickname you go by (if you have one): LeeQuan McLaurin, but I go by Quan Current Job Title/Employer: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) – DEI & Title VI/Civil Rights Liaison Past Experience: I am a DEI/Civil Rights professional with experience driving change, implementing equity frameworks, and fostering enriching environments for queer youth. As the…
Meet Jon Banwarth: Four Years of Making a Difference as a Dining Out For Life Ambassador
GET TO KNOW OUR AMBASSADORS Jon Banwarth has dedicated four years as a volunteer ambassador with Dining Out For Life, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back for another year. Join us and become part of a team that makes a difference! Q & A with Jon Q: What got you interested in becoming a…
Meet Veronica: Bridging Cultures and Care as Our New Bilingual Medical Case Manager at the LGBT Life Center
Name/Nickname: VeronicaPronouns: She/her Job title: Bilingual Medical Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I am originally from Texas but moved to the state of New Mexico. I worked with the CPS department for over 6 years as a senior case worker and senior investigator. I continued my journey in Virginia and…
Meet Morgan: From Stage to Service – Our En Pointe Community Health Navigator
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…
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…
Celebrating Progress and Community at LGBT Life Center’s Inaugural State of the Center Event
Last Thursday, a packed room united longtime donors, members of the media, volunteers, LGBT Life Center staff, skeptics, and supporters – all for one cause – the State of LGBT Life Center. The inaugural Town Hall event, marked by insightful discussions and heartfelt stories, was a testament to The Center’s deep impact on the community. The…
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….
Staff Spotlight: Kristin St. Louis is Dedicated to Improving Community Outreach
Name: Kristin St. Louis Title: Client Services Director Pronouns: She/Her How long have you been with LGBT Life Center? I’ve been with the Life Center for a little over seven months now. 😊 Tell us a little bit about the work you do at The Center? In my role, I oversee both the Medical Case Management team…