Our Team
LANYA SAVAGE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / FOUNDER
Lanya has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and has always been an advocate for mental health. She has 3 years of experience in psychological and observational research, for which she has numerous publishings. She is currently working in clinical research with over 15 years of experience in various roles including patient enrollment, project and people management. She has owned and operated several successful small businesses, including her current real estate investment business which enables her to provide safe and affordable housing. She is passionate about helping others and devoted to mental health and strength. She enjoys traveling, DIY projects, home renovations and spending time with her family. Being at any beach and watching the ocean anywhere in the world is her happy place. She has 1 son, 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
DEMETRICE BULLOCK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Demetrice has an Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Management and is a Clinical Research Professional with over 10 years of experience. She has worked in the Healthcare industry for a total of 24 years and counting. Helping people is and has always been her passion. Upon her mother passing away from Ovarian Cancer and having to help take care of her, her goal in life was to continue to help take care of people. She is also a small business owner as a Wedding and Event Planner. She has a loving husband, Kendrick, and her 2 sons. They are the love of her life. Her hobbies are basketball, reading, bowling, and listening to music. She also loves traveling and meeting new people, never does she ever meet a stranger and she loves to talk to people.
MICHELE LESTER
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS
Michele has a bachelor’s degree in science. Her college and career experiences have been primarily STEM-based with a little business ownership sprinkled in. Her collective experiences have spanned across areas that include financial industry, business ownership, non-profit organizations, cooperatives and volunteer fundraising and service. Her goal is to support people experiencing transition in their lives. She enjoys giving to a community and seeing people grow or evolve through their lives. She enjoys outdoor experiences and a good game or round of cards. Her life has mostly been on the east coast, but she enjoys traveling as well.