meet our team
Interested in joining our team? Check out our job openings!
our staff
Every member of our team is trained in best-practices and trauma-informed care. We are united by our faith in Jesus and our calling to be a light in the darkness.
![keith, MBA](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4335-scaled.jpg)
keith, MBA
Founder & CEO
![rebecca](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-12.png)
rebecca
Safehome Program Director
![emily](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Emily.png)
emily
Direct Care & Intake Coordinator
![jes](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kay_Maynard_Photography_The-Lampstand_Headshots_04292023-3_jes-1-scaled.jpg)
jes
HR Manager & Language Specialist
![heather](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-14.png)
heather
Case Manager
![mikesha](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4239-scaled.jpg)
mikesha
Wraparound Services Coordinator
![melissa, MFA](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4325-scaled.jpg)
melissa, MFA
Communications Coordinator
![stacy](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Stacy.png)
stacy
Development & Volunteer Coordinator
![dawn](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4344-scaled.jpg)
dawn
Food Service Specialist
![anna](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-19.png)
anna
Nutritional Care Specialist
![susan](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-13.png)
susan
Enrichment Coordinator
![liz](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-29.png)
liz
Residential Language Support Specialist
![moriah](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4446-scaled.jpg)
moriah
Residential Care Specialist
![kathy, MHS](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kathy.png)
kathy, MHS
Residential Care Specialist
![kathy](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8B8A4460-scaled.jpg)
kathy
Residential Care Specialist
![hannah](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Hannah.png)
hannah
Paraprofessional
![courtney](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-78.png)
courtney
Residential Care Specialist
![maria](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/photo-coming-soon-2.png)
maria
Residential Care Specialist
![stephanie](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-75.png)
stephanie
Residential Care Specialist
![lauren](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-17.png)
lauren
Residential Care Specialist
![haley](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-28.png)
haley
Residential Care Specialist
![alex](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/photo-coming-soon-2.png)
alex
Therapist
![kayla](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/photo-coming-soon-2.png)
kayla
Communications Specialist
![renee](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Renee-Education-Specialist.png)
renee
Education Specialist
![taylor](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Untitled-design-77.png)
taylor
Residential Care Specialist
our advisory council
The Lampstand is a ministry of Straight Street Roanoke Valley. Our advisory council is under Straight Street’s Board of Directors.
![john cotton richmond](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/John.png)
john cotton richmond
- Partner, Dentons Law Firm
- Former U.S. Ambassador to Monitor & Combat Trafficking in Persons
- Founding Director, Human Trafficking Institute
- Human Trafficking Prosecutor, US Department of Justice
- Director, International Justice Mission
![natasha nash](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Natasha-Nash-scaled.jpg)
natasha nash
- Special Agent, Virginia State Police – Criminal Intelligence Division
![melissa](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Melissa.png)
melissa
MSN, APRN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-C
- Forensic Nurse Examiner, Ultra Health and SAFE Center of SWVA
![michael gembola](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Michael.png)
michael gembola
- Executive Director, Blue Ridge Christian Counseling
![malora horn](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Malora.png)
malora horn
- Program Coordinator, McKinney-Vento
![stacey sheppard](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Stacey.png)
stacey sheppard
- Director of Housing and Human Services, Total Action in Progress
- Former Sergeant, Salem City Police Department
![janet womack](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Janet.png)
janet womack
- Assistant Superintendent, Local Public Schools
![jaime mcguire](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jaime.png)
jaime mcguire
- Attorney, Poarch Thompson Law
![dina hackley-hunt](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dina.png)
dina hackley-hunt
- Cultural Advisor to The Lampstand
- Director of Education and Outreach, SARA (Sexual Assualt Response and Awareness)
![melissa gaona](https://thelampstandva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Melissa-Gaona.jpg)
melissa gaona
- Journalist and News Anchor, WDBJ7
- Veteran, US Army
- Communications Coordinator, The Lampstand