Our Staff
Syd Goodman, Operations Director
Syd’s responsibilities include all financial, technology and administrative support for all programs as well compliance and reporting for our federal and state grants. Syd is an active cyclist and animal lover and enjoys traveling the world.
Rodney Thoulion, Director of Development and Grants
Rodney joined Project Lazarus after serving for 8-1/2 years as Director of Development for CrescentCare-NO/AIDS Task Force. He is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, as well as planning major annual events. Rodney has more than 30 years of development, public relations and sales experience. His personal journey in caring for someone with HIV/AIDS lead to his strong dedication and passion to the cause. Seeing the residents flourish and grow at Project Lazarus is his greatest joy.
Lisa “Zahara” Orwig, LMSW, Case Manager
Zahara Orwig brings more than 30 years of experience as a client advocate and mental health professional and specializes in case management and housing case management at Project Lazarus. Her duties include creating an individualized service plan for each participant, making sure participants are meeting their goals, and linking participants with services such as Permanent Supportive Housing, SNAP benefits, and wellness support. Zahara has worked in both non-profit and for-profit settings, and holds a Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is also the proud owner of Vintage Voyage, a clothing store on St. Claude Ave.
Hope Davis, Case Manager and Resident Care Coordinator
The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities involving all aspects of personal care of our residents, including medication management and housing case management. Ms. Hope also supervises and trains our Direct Support Personnel, works with our nutritionist to develop weekly menus, and ensures that our residential facilities are in working order.
Carol Oliver, Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager manages and maintains Project Lazarus’s extensive infrastructure, ensuring that the historic buildings are maintained and kept in good repair. She provides basic maintenance, coordinates repairs, and, as a Master Gardener, delights in the upkeep of our beautiful grounds, gardens, ponds, and sitting areas.
Shirley Knight
Direct Support Professional
Sharon Evans
Direct Support Professional
Bernice Crump
Direct Support Professional
Ahmad Taylor
Direct Support Professional
Lashon Allen
Direct Support Professional
Jasmin French
Direct Support Professional