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Professional growth journey: 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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Professional growth journey: 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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From survivor to advocate: Alicia Tappan fights against human trafficking

As a survivor of human trafficking, Alicia Tappan embodies resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Her journey led her to launch Survivor-Led Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering human trafficking survivors. Because exposure to the trauma of human trafficking can lead to mental health and substance misuse, Alicia’s expertise and first-hand experience in trauma-informed care make […]

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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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Autumn McAllister named OCHIP Member of the Year

Autumn McAllister, director of emergency services at Lakeview Center, has been recognized as the Okaloosa Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) Member of the Year for her dedication to improving community health initiatives. OCHIP, a program led by the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, brings together local organizations, health care providers and community leaders […]

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Brent’s journey: Finding hope and healing with Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team

For years, Brent lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, navigating life’s ups and downs without the right support or medication. A telecommunications professional with a deep love for vinyl records, he struggled silently for four decades, dealing with suicidal thoughts and emotional turmoil. It wasn’t until he reached his lowest point that he made the life-changing […]

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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 […]