Kyle Twombly Med Tech/ EMT Kyle grew up in Virginia where he faced his own struggles growing up. Watching his mom struggle and being placed by social services to live with his grandparents for a few years as a young kid he learned quickly about life’s struggles. At 18 he joined his local volunteer fire…
Crystal Fuller Housekeeping Crystal Fuller was born and raised in Mason, Michigan. She spent the majority of her childhood in the foster care system because of her biological parents addictions, and lack of wanting to be parents. When Crystal was 16 yrs old, she was placed with a couple, Joseph and Judy Wagner, who would…
Kaylee Wallace RN Kaylee is a Virginia native, who was born and raised in VA all her life. Throughout her life, she loved art and was known as the “artist.” She had even decided she was attending (and had been accepted) into VCU Arts her senior year of high school. But she felt a calling…
Christina Edwards Yoga Instructor Christina Edwards is a Virginia native, currently residing in Caroline County. She has been practicing yoga since 1994, and teaching yoga since 2010. She took her 200-hour training in 2011, 300-hour in 2020, and has additional training in somatic yoga, yin yoga, chair yoga, senior yoga, and mindfulness- based practices. She…
Alice Kelly Nurse Manager Alice Kelly, Registered Nurse, was born at MacDill AFB, FL. She moved around a bit during her childhood, however has called Virginia home since 1988. Alice is an Air Force Veteran and has several family members who are Navy Veterans. Alice has been married to her husband, Patrick who is also…
Alexis Adamietz K9 Team Member Alexis is through-and-through a Texas native. Born in San Antonio, but raised in Bandera. Alexis is a descendant from one of the founding families of Bandera. She graduated high school from Bandera High. She started her after graduation life in the horse industry, working western dude ranches and representing the “Cowboy…
Barbara Lee Woodward Art Instructor Barbara was born and raised in Bowling Green, VA. Descended from a long line of artists, art has been the focus of her life. Through education including VCU, VMFA, the Art Institute and numerous private instructors, her skills continue to develop. The continuing drawing process is in itself a work…
Benjamin Mendoza LCDC-I Benjamin Mendoza’s early life was marked by uncertainty and challenges. He was born in an undisclosed location and faced a tumultuous upbringing, as his parents struggled with addiction. Throughout his childhood, he experienced a nomadic lifestyle, constantly moving from one place to another and from state to state. His earliest memories are…
