St. Luke Legacy Center

"Bridging The Gap

& Building The Legacy"

Our Board

  • Korinn Y. Carter

    What drew you to the St. Luke Legacy Center?: 

    In the spring of 2020 and in the height of the pandemic, Nikki and I were offered the opportunity to visit the unfinished commercial space of the newly renovated historic St. Luke Building in Jackson Ward. 


    Education

    B.A in Psychology, minor in Communication from George Mason University Qualified Mental Health Professional - Child and Adult.


    What experiences/knowledge do you bring to the St. Luke Community? 

    Korinn Y. Carter serves as the President, and the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Luke Legacy Center bringing her experience as a serial social entrepreneur. Since 2011, she has founded, operated, and managed several agencies and organizations in the social services field with the childhood dream of “changing the world.” 


    Favorite Quote: 

    “Enjoy the journey.”


    Favorite Song(s): 

    So Good - Destiny’s Child 

    I Don’t Stress - Nipsey Hussle

Co-Founder and President, Chief Executive Officer

  • Sherron "Nikki" Shaw

    Education

    B.S in Psychology,  minor in Criminal Justice from Radford University

    M.S in Rehabilitation Counseling: Mental Health & Substance Abuse from Virginia Commonwealth University.

    Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist


    What drew you to the St. Luke Legacy Center?:

    The opportunity to provide a safe space for entire families in our communities to receive quality mental health and wellness services.


    What experiences/knowledge do you bring to the St. Luke Community? 

    I have  over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic counseling services to individuals of all ages affected from diverse populations with mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders to include individual, couples, family, group and crisis counseling services. 


    Favorite Quote: “Pay now, play later. Play now, pay later.”


    Favorite Song: Closer to My Dream - Goapele

Co-Founder and Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer

  • George Johnson

    Education 

    B.S of Business Administration, Minor in Accounting from Eastern Mennonite University.

     

    What drew you to the St. Luke Legacy Center?

    The authentic passion to serve the community and really make a change

     

    What experiences/knowledge do you bring to the St. Luke Community? 

    With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have first hand knowledge  of what the community really needs. An undeniable will to succeed. A unique skill set of managing mental health outpatient agencies nationwide. I am truly passionate and determined about my work. 


    Favorite Quote: 

    “Become comfortable with being uncomfortable” 


    Favorite Song: 

    “I Don’t Stress” -Nipsey Hussle

Treasure and Chief Financial Officer

Interested in joining the team?

OUR PARTNERS

Maybe you've seen us on the block somewhere…

We are in the community, here’s who we work with and where you can find us.

In House Community Partners

Lowe Maceo

Collective RVA

Collective RVA is a full spectrum creative agency that focuses on managing and marketing local brands, services, and venues. Our scope of work primarily includes advertising, business development, distribution, and product design. We provide innovative resources and strategies businesses need to confidently, consistently, and effectively utilize in order to maximize their operations and potential. 

Cheeky

The Godis Collective

My purpose in this life is to help others connect to theirs, while healing through spiritual expansion. I have been blessed with clairvoyant abilities that I utilize to guide clients through the channels of spiritual advising, reiki energy and chakra cleansing, crystal healing, astrological connection, tarot, altar work, public/private group workshops, and metaphysical education.

 “Love the people, be of the people. Humble yourself and pray. You are someone’s future ancestor.”

Nikiya Ellis-Chavi

The Diverse Birth Collective

The Diverse Birth Collective is team of diverse Birth Workers solely focused on your goals and needs. Our team consists of a Midwife’s Apprentice, Doulas, child birth educators , Reiki practitioners, Prenatal Yoga teachers, CLCs, Certified Hypnobirthing Instructors and Postpartum Specialists. We support our clients with everything from holistic wellness, to Homebirth skills , Infant Massage, and more. We offer classes virtually and in person. 

“We believe every birthing person deserves a fair chance at the birth they desire, let us honor your diversity “ 

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