Meet the people behind FAHASS
Dedicated experts supporting your health, housing, and well-being.
Our team, your support network
FAHASS is driven by a compassionate team committed to meeting the needs of our community. Our team members bring diverse skills, experiences, and a deep passion for helping others. They work tirelessly to provide personalized support, so every individual feels heard, valued, and empowered.
Management Team
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Joseph Lyttle he/him
Executive Director
Joseph's most recent professional highlights include opening Mosaic Care Center, a LGBTQ Affirming Primary Healthcare Clinic, as well as Pride Center FXBG, this region's first (and only) LGBTQ Community Center.
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Michelle Sullivan she/her
Programs Manager
Michelle feels that those she works with make FAHASS a place she enjoys coming to each day.
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Jacob Ducey he/him
Grants Manager
One of Jacob's proudest accomplishments is implementing technological efficiencies, like Microsoft Teams, across the agency in addition to researching, finding, and implementing a new payroll/human resource management platform. (He's also our Pride Center interior decorator!)
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Patrick Vaughn he/him
Bookkeeper
Since starting, Patrick is proud of the vast improvements he's made to the organization's filing system for physical and digital financial documents.
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Amanda Strawn she/her
Development Manager
Amanda is most proud of helping to establish the Pride Center and launch a variety of LGBTQ events in her hometown. Organizing the first-ever Community Connections Expo was also a truly rewarding achievement in her career.
Case Management
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Luke Forbes he/him
Case Manager
Luke is honored to be a part of the FAHASS team to support their Housing program and Ryan White clients. He has a background working in housing case management in credit, eviction, and rental counseling, and in his personal time, advocating for better housing policy.
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Joshua Todd he/him
Case Manager
Josh is proud to serve his community as a Case Manager, helping individuals navigate resources and move toward greater stability and well-being. He values building supportive relationships and being a steady, compassionate presence for those he works with.
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Nathanael Wills he/him
Case Manager
Nathan is most proud of working within his community to better people's lives and their health
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Jessica Hopkins she/her
Case Manager
Jessica is excited to be a part of the agency's Culpeper expansion and proud of the connections being made in these areas so we can better serve our more rural communities.
Medical
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Ashley Tyler, FNP-BC she/her
Practice Manager
Ashley is really excited to join the FAHASS team because her values and beliefs align with our mission. One of her main goals is to help create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. She is passionate about making sure our patients can express themselves and their needs without judgement.
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Seqouia Pettigrew she/her
Mental Health Therapist
Seqouia is proud of getting the Mental Health Program back up and running, helping the clients to get the support needed during their trying times, and bridging the gap between accessibility to care and actually receiving the care.
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Briseyda (Bri) Baires Contreras she/her
Medical Assistant
As a motivated medical assistant, Bri takes pride in helping both patients and providers by keeping things organized and running smoothly. She values teamwork, respect, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
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Mary Margaret Alston she/her
Clinical Office Assistant
Mary Margaret is proud of all of the work FAHASS does in our community.
Service Navigation
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Jason Knight he/him
Assistant Service Navigation Manager
Jason is extremely proud of his work with the Gay + Bi Men of Fredericksburg. He successfully increased the number of activities hosted for the group as well as increased participation in those activities by around 400%
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides oversight, strategic guidance, and support to advance our mission.
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Ernisha Hall she/her
Board Member
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Mike King he/him
Board Member
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Joshua Cole he/him
Board Member
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Patricia Bolen she/her
Board Member
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Meghan O’Connor she/her
Treasurer
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Dennis Parsons he/him
Vice President
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Josue Rivera-Orellano he/him
President
Want to connect?
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We're ready to listen, understand your unique situation, and provide the support you need. Connect with us today and let's build a path forward together.