For the past 17 years at LGBT Life Center, Michelle Reed has devoted her life to the service of others, exemplifying a deep commitment to care and compassion. Her dedication comes in countless acts of support, guidance, and assistance, impacting the lives of many and creating lasting positive change. Michelle’s resolve to help others speaks…
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Community Health Navigator Charity Walton Knowns Prevention is About Sex-Positivity
Name: Charity Pronouns: She/herJob Title: Community Health Navigator Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there?I came from the YWCA working as a Lead Resident Services Assistant. I maintained the shelter and the guests and helped them navigate their time there. I’m here to help you with…I’m here to help you navigate PrEP and other…
Stacie Walls, LGBT Life Center CEO, Celebrating 22 Years of Community Dedication
Stacie Walls came to LGBT Life Center (The Center) when there were just 6 employees. Today, The Center has over 60 full-time staff that reach over 8,000 people a year. A History of Compassion The Center wasn’t always known as LGBT Life Center. In fact, that’s relatively new. If you’re from Hampton Roads or have…
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…
Marcus Helps Clients Take Control of Their Health
Marcus has dedicated his career to helping people get the resources they need to thrive. Name/Nickname: Marcus StewartPronouns: He/HimJob title: Medical Case Manager Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I worked in Applied Behavior Analysis as a Registered Behavior Technician working with kids with Autism. I’m here to help you with… Linking clients to medical care, encouraging…
LGBT Life Center Set to Open the Peninsula’s First LGBTQ+ Center
The Center Secured Federal Funding for Community-Based Organizations Hampton, VA – In 2021, LGBT Life Center (The Center) secured an appropriation with the leadership of Congressman Bobby Scott, Senator Mark Warner, and Senator Tim Kaine to build out a formerly derelict building that The Center purchased in 2017. The 1.8 million dollar appropriation will transform 20 Settlers…
Staff Spotlight: Happy Tears Fuel Housing Program Manager LaTanya Pratt
Name: Latanya Pratt Title: Housing Program ManagerPronouns: She/Her How long have you been with LGBT Life Center? 6 years on August 17 Tell us a little bit about the work you do at The Center: I work with the CHAP and HOPWA programs (housing services) to help HIV-positive, chronically homeless individuals, and families find safe and affordable housing, whether they…
Staff Spotlight: Anjeni’ Moore Leverages Our Resources to Transform Hopelessness Into Hopefulness
Name: Anjeni’ Moore Title: Transgender Resource CoordinatorPronouns: She/Her How long have you been with LGBT Life Center? I have been a part of the Life Center Family for 4 years, 2months. Tell us a little bit about the work you do at The Center:As the Transgender Resource Coordinator, my role is to find and/or create sustainable and useful relationships…
Staff Spotlight: 7 Years and Counting, Ricky Stith’s Work Enriches LGBTQ+ Lives in Hampton Roads
Name: Ricky Stith Title: Senior Community Health NavigatorPronouns: He/Him How long have you been with LGBT Life Center? 7 Years! Tell us a little bit about the work you do at The Center: As a Senior Health Education Navigator, a large part of what I do is to ensure that the community has access to our resources, such…
Welcoming Bryan Armock, Director of Operations, to the Team!
From the high seas to a “Higher Love,” our Director of Operations uses his passion for efficiency to make a difference in our community. Name/Nickname: Bryan, Bry, B, Skates, Mr. Make It Happen…call me what you want but don’t call me late for dinner!Pronouns: He/HimJob title: Director of Operations Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I…