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With team members stationed from Florida to Alaska, our impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Growing professionally: Felix Vasquez

Felix Vasquez, food service worker at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. for Global Connections to Employment (GCE), has been a shining example of determination and growth over his 15-year tenure. Felix has held roles across the kitchen, starting in the dish room, advancing to the pot room and now thriving in food […]

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Ranked #7 on Top 100 Women-led Businesses in Florida

Pensacola, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – LifeView Group, parent company of Global Connections to Employment, has been ranked No. 7 on The Women’s Edge’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida. The annual list recognizes both nonprofit and for-profit organizations led by prominent female executives across the state. This is the fourth […]

Jeremiah White named GCE business development manager

Pensacola, Fla. (May 13, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) announces the addition of Jeremiah White to the business development team. Headquartered in Pensacola, GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of people with disabilities. White has more than 15 years of business leadership experience – including quality, training, talent acquisition, government […]

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Growing professionally: Gregory Enyeart

Gregory Enyeart learned from his grandfather, “Never say you can’t do something.” Now, Gregory lives that mantra every day in his role at Global Connections to Employment (GCE). Growing up, Gregory underwent five major surgeries, leading to many missed school days and the feeling he was falling behind. Despite the physical toll and emotional weight […]

Honored as a 2025 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

LifeView Group, the parent company of Global Connections to Employment, has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer by VETS Indexes Employer Awards for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights LifeView Group’s steadfast commitment to fostering a veteran-friendly workplace and supporting the military community through employment opportunities and dedicated resources. The VETS Indexes Employer Awards evaluate […]

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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 manager of Quality Systems and Data Analysis for GCE’s parent company, LifeView Group, she oversees audit tracking, policy and procedure management, accreditation preparation and reporting to ensure continuous improvement within the company. Lindsey’s path to […]

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Mikala has been named Team Member of the Quarter for Global Connections to Employment

Mikala January, project manager for Fort Johnson in Louisiana, consistently exceeds expectations, not only by achieving high scores on her goals but also by stepping up to lead whenever needed. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Mikala motivated her team by rewarding strong attendance, reducing callouts and improving customer service. She also organized teamwide […]

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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 Team Member of the Year for LifeView Group, parent company of GCE. 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 […]

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Liberty Hoekstra has been named Global Connections to Employment Team Member of the Year

Liberty Hoekstra, supervisor, has been named Global Connections to Employment (GCE) Team Member of the Year. Liberty joined GCE driven by a deeply personal connection to the mission. Having an older child with autism, she understands the challenges neurodiverse individuals face in finding supportive workplaces. Since joining GCE in 2022, Liberty has embraced her role […]