Rita Michaels, MA
Rita joined GTF in 2008, dedicating her career to supporting the transplant community, which she considers both a vocation and a calling. With more than 16 years experience, Rita continues to lead with passion and purpose. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and expressing her creativity.
Angell Bray-Darden, MSW
Angell Bray-Darden is a proud Detroiter and lover of chili cheese fries with Faygo pop. When she's not sitting on her patio living her best birder life, she can be spotted soaking up the sun on the beach.
Rebekah Moshiri, LMSW
Rebekah has worked at GTF for more than thirteen years and loves being a part of the transplant community. When she’s not at work, Rebekah loves taking long walks with her dog and spending time with her husband and kids.
Ossie Lock, DHA
Coordinator, JumpStart Program
Ossie joined the GTF family in September 2023 and is honored to be a part of such an amazing organization. She is passionate about helping others achieve goals that strengthen them personally and professionally. Ossie has a Doctorate in Heath Care Administration and a Master’s in Human Services. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and just making others smile. You can usually find her singing and dancing the hallways, and has never met a stranger!
Lisa Carlotta
Director, Finance
Lisa has been with GTF for more than 22 years. She enjoys spending time away from work with her five adopted children, seven rescue dogs, and two cats!
Spencer Flohr
Coordinator, Marketing and Administrative
Spencer joined GTF in 2023. A proud Florida State University alum, Spencer graduated in 2021 with a degree in Marketing. He was born in Maryland but grew up all around the globe, living in 6 different countries. He loves spending his free time hanging out with his girlfriend, obsessing over his favorite sports teams, or facetiming home to see his cat, Holly.
LaTonia Patterson
LaTonia has been raising funds for small community action non-profits since 1989. She is a mother of two college students and a wife of one adult. She has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Converse College and has used her knowledge to benefit others in different non-profits for over fifteen years.
Lynne White
Coordinator, Outreach
Lynne is the newest member of the GTF staff who joined the team in January 2024.
