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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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Sweneda McDonald Team member of the quarter

Congratulations to Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter, Sweneda!

Sweneda McDonald, medication-assisted treatment director, has been named Team Member of the Quarter for Lakeview Center! Sweneda’s dedication to mental health and substance misuse awareness is evident in how she represents Lakeview Center in the community! She is a frequent guest speaker at public events, even dedicating her personal time—nights, weekends, sometimes multiple times per […]

Jawan Purifoy team member of the quarter

Congratulations to LifeView Group Team Member of the Quarter, Jawan!

Jawan Purifoy, accounts payable analyst, has been named Team Member of the Quarter for LifeView Group! Jawan plays a crucial role in ensuring bills are paid accurately and on time. His exceptional work ethic and positive attitude have made a significant impact both within the team and in the community. Jawan is known for his […]

GCE achieves highest U.S. Navy honor for food service operations

Gulfport, Miss. (September 17, 2024) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) has earned the Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, known as the Navy Seabees base. This prestigious award is the highest recognition for Navy food service operations. The Colmer Dining Facility was recognized for the East […]

Tonya Kerchoff, career journey

Career Journey Spotlight: Tonya Kerchoff

Tonya Kerchoff’s 30-year journey with Lakeview Center is a testament to the rich opportunities and the supportive environment that the organization offers. Her story is one of dedication, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to the populations she serves. Starting as a volunteer, Tonya’s path with Lakeview Center began just two days before she was offered […]

Tasa Isaak Career journey

Career Journey Spotlight: Tasa Isaak

Tasa Isaak’s remarkable 30-year journey at Lakeview Center is a testament to her resilience, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to behavioral health. From her beginnings in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), to her move to Chicago as a young girl, and later to Alabama where she married her high school sweetheart, Tasa eventually found her way to […]

Rubi Fournier-De Jesus, Unit Manager, Case Management

Rubi’s Biggest Success

A few months into her role as a case manager at FamiliesFirst Network, Rubi Fournier-De Jesus encountered a case that would shape her professional journey for the next several years. A mother faced challenges related to substance use and living conditions, presenting significant obstacles right from the start. The mother’s initial response was one of uncooperativeness […]

All in Credit Union team members and FamiliesFirst Network team members pose with donated school supplies.

All in Credit Union donates school supplies to FamiliesFirst Network

We want to express a huge thanks to our friends at All In Credit Union for your generous donation of school supplies! Their support will help the children and families in our care to be ready for a successful school year of learning and growing. Thank you, All In Credit Union, for partnering with us. If you would […]

LandrumHR 5k flyer

LandrumHR 5K to benefit Lakeview Center

Runners, walkers and all those passionate about mental health are invited to join the LandrumHR 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. from the LandrumHR office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 […]

Rep. Mike Ezell, left, and Sen. Rick Scott, right, honored as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions

Rep. Mike Ezell and Sen. Rick Scott honored as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) and SourceAmerica honored House Representative Mike Ezell of Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District and Senator Rick Scott of Florida as AbilityOne® Congressional Champions in recognition of their dedication to constituents with disabilities. GCE nominated Rep. Ezell and Sen. Scott for their significant contributions as federal policymakers, including congressional actions and support […]