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With more than 2,700 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. Each year, our team members provide:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Growing professionally: Hailey Vasick

When Hailey Vasick joined Lakeview Center in 2017, she was finishing her bachelor’s degree at the University of West Florida and looking for the right direction to begin her career. Eager to make an impact, she started as a behavioral health technician at DAART, Lakeview’s former residential facility for teens with substance use. Though she […]

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Growing professionally: Melody Kohr

At FamiliesFirst Network, our Young Adult Services Program serves as a vital resource for youth aging out of foster care. Leading the program is Melody Kohr, a dedicated child welfare professional with more than 20 years of service. Melody has spent her career supporting young people on their path to independence. Melody’s journey into child welfare began shortly […]

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Growing professionally: Pam Smith

Pam Smith walked into Lakeview Center 55 years ago not knowing she would help shape the organization into what it is today. What started as a role answering the crisis line turned into a decades-long journey of leadership, service and professional growth. This July, Pam transitions into retirement, closing one of the most impactful chapters […]

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Growing professionally: Felix Vasquez

Felix Vasquez, food service worker at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. for Global Connections to Employment (GCE), has been a shining example of determination and growth over his 15-year tenure. Felix has held roles across the kitchen, starting in the dish room, advancing to the pot room and now thriving in food […]

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Professional Growth Journey: Hannah Cole

When FamiliesFirst Network’s Hannah Cole began her career in child welfare, she didn’t realize how this field of work would shape her life. Starting with case management, Hannah spent more than 5 years working alongside families during some of their most difficult moments. Last year, an opportunity arose, transitioning Hannah to the position of adoption […]

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Growing professionally: Gregory Enyeart

Gregory Enyeart learned from his grandfather, “Never say you can’t do something.” Now, Gregory lives that mantra every day in his role at Global Connections to Employment (GCE) – LifeView Group’s affiliate supporting career services for people with disabilities. Growing up, Gregory underwent five major surgeries, leading to many missed school days and the feeling […]

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Growing professionally: Rachael McKeithen

Rachael McKeithen never planned to lead, but her 10-year journey at Lakeview Center – behavioral health care affiliate of LifeView Group – proves sometimes purpose finds you. Starting as a high school temp at the methadone clinic, she returned in 2015 as a compliance auditor, craving a behind-the-scenes role after stepping back from leadership at […]

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Growing professionally: Theresa Wohlfarth

Theresa Wohlfarth’s journey with Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a story of perseverance and growth. From starting as a mail clerk and rising through the ranks to become a project manager, Theresa’s dedication and hard work have been inspirational to everyone who knows her. Growing up, Theresa’s disability caused her to struggle in school. […]

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Growing professionally: Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes

Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes, director of the DUI Program at Lakeview Center, has built a remarkable 32-year career with the organization, evolving from a volunteer to a leader in a unique program serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to service, lifelong learning and empowering others. In 1993, Nealofier joined Lakeview Center […]