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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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Julius Roulhac named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter

Julius Roulhac, therapeutic mentor supervisor with the Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Quarter for his extraordinary dedication to children and families, and for living our values of “take care of each other” and “never settle.” His ability to build meaningful […]

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Growing professionally: Rachael McKeithen

Rachael McKeithen never planned to lead, but her 10-year journey at Lakeview Center 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 a prior organization. “I wasn’t looking for more,” she […]

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Growing Professionally: Lindsey McGriff

For 20 years, Lindsey McGriff has dedicated her career to supporting others and helping the organization grow. Now serving as LifeView Group’s manager of Quality Systems and Data Analysis, she oversees audit tracking, policy and procedure management, accreditation preparation and reporting to ensure continuous improvement within the company. Lindsey’s path to LifeView Group was shaped […]

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Growing professionally: Kristi Gargiulo

Kristi Gargiulo’s career journey at Lakeview Center is a testament to her passion for helping others and her dedication to personal and professional growth. As a behavior health technician II at Lakeview Center’s Short-Term Residential Treatment Facility, Kristi plays a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Her job involves assisting with daily […]

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Shannon Spann named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter

Working in the CHIPS therapeutic foster care program is demanding even in the best of times, but during the holiday season, the challenges multiply. This past December, when multiple team members were out, Shannon Spann, CHIPS clinical manager, stepped up in an extraordinary way, ensuring that every child and foster family continued receiving the care […]

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Kim McQuaig has been named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Year

Kim McQuaig, family support technician, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Year. With 18 years of experience, her passion for helping families navigate difficult circumstances shines through in every interaction. Kim provides in-home services to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), working to prevent cases of child abuse and […]

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Laura Goodall-Brown has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year

Laura Goodall-Brown, HR-IS manager, has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year! Laura plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our team member data and ensuring our HR systems run efficiently. Her dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on our organization. Laura sought a career with LifeView Group because […]

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A heart for healing: Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey

Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey is nothing short of remarkable. With a history of fostering that began over 30 years ago, Rita’s passion for giving back stems from deeply personal experiences. After her 21-year-old son was tragically murdered, she turned to foster care as a way to heal and honor his memory. “Someone took a […]