Welcome to Resident Services

We are building a thriving, self-sufficient community, providing transformative opportunities and breaking down barriers to economic opportunity. Our approach is comprehensive, using the unified efforts of Jobs Plus, Section, ROSS, and Royal Academy to create lasting economic stability for our residents and their families.

R.O.S.S.

Resident, Opportunities, Self-Sufficiency (R.O.S.S.) empowers communities through supportive services that link participants to education, employment, and housing opportunities.

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Jobs Plus

Jobs Plus empowers participants by addressing key barriers to employment and fostering long-term economic self-sufficiency.

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Royal Academy

Royal Academy offers leadership development and extracurricular activities that nurture academic success and personal growth.

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Section 3

Section 3 was enacted as part of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and provides linkage to employment, professional development training, and contracting opportunities for low and very-low-income persons who are recipients of government assistance for housing.

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Providing holistic solutions to empower our community and promote economic self-sufficiency.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Angela Holder

    Founder/President of I Am Royal Inc

    Director, Resident Services

    “At the Valdosta Housing Authority, we offer a program exclusively for our residents—one that goes far beyond housing. We are committed to building community, developing potential, and serving with purpose.

    Every day, we bring our whole selves to the table—leading with clarity, strategy, and respect. We proudly call ourselves the heartbeat of the organization, because without the people we serve, there would be no pulse to this mission.

    We serve for you. We work for you. We appreciate you.

    We are EMPOWERVHA—THE HEARTBEAT OF HOUSING.”

  • Olivia Lundy

    ROSS COORDINATOR

    “Through every resource, every conversation, and every act of service, I help residents rise—not just to survive, but to thrive with dignity, purpose, and hope.”

  • Lynita Alexander

    Section 3 Coordinator

    “We operate with purpose, compassion and excellence. We are building bridges of opportunity by meeting residence where they are, removing barriers and walking them toward long term success.”

  • Marce Denson

    Section 3 Coordinator

    “We are committed to improving, our community holistically, by transforming and impacting every person we meet. One day at a time.”

  • Kiana Hurley

    Jobs Plus, Administrative Assistant

    “Resilience: We rise from challenges like fire.

    Empowerment: Every woman deserves tools to win.

    Luxury: Beauty is self-love expressed boldly.

    Community: Together, we break cycles and build wealth.”

  • Breionna Neloms

    Professional Development Specialist

    “We don’t just do business—we build trust, create impact, and serve with purpose.”

  • Termaine Shepherd

    Professional Development Specialist

    “Success in a group is not just about results, but about people — the trust we build, the integrity we protect, and the care we show when no one’s watching. That’s what makes us more than a team — it makes us a family worth believing in.”

  • Veronica Foster

    Professional Development Specialist

    “Never be in a hurry to reach the top. Your learn more ascending than descending. Enjoy the journey. Take in the sights. So that when you reach the top, you will have wholesome memories to reflect upon.

    There’s a cry in the residents that only the heart of the community can hear. Thank God our team is not deaf or mute.”

  • Kimberly Green

    Community Coach

    "Build a business people trust, and you build a future worth having."

  • Marissa Dantzler

    Youth Development Coach, Lead

    Ora Lee West

    “Having a powerful impact on our brains, triggering positive emotions and even improving memories”

  • Christopher Greer

    Youth Development Coach, Lead

    Hudson Dockett

    “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. “ - Vince Lombardi

  • Jacqueline Johnson

    Youth Development Coach

    “Success in business is not just about profits; it’s about purpose. Operate with integrity, lead with vison, and let your values be the foundation of every decision.”

  • Ja'Lynn Carter

    Youth Development Coach & I Am Royal Mentor

    "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

    1 Corinthians 15:58

  • Estashia Roberts

    Marketing & Media Specialist & Pretti Girls Mentor

    “Working with VHA Resident Services as the Marketing & Media Specialist has been a rewarding experience. From highlighting the voices of young ladies in the community to collaborating with staff from different backgrounds, I aim to not only show residents the opportunities within Valdosta, but also show Valdosta who the Housing Authority truly is—a community full of strength, stories, and so much more than meets the eye.”

  • I'Zera Greer

    I Am Royal Mentor & Volunteer

    “We are little women with royal hearts and pretty souls learning, growing, and glowing together. Crowns on, standards high, purpose loud.”