N2Health's Staff
Valencia Lyle, Executive Director
Valencia Lyle is a community health programming and policy expert who is determined to find solutions to barriers to quality health care access in historically underserved communities. Using her past work experiences ranging from developing the Government of Rwanda’s first eLearning system for the Rwandan healthcare workforce to serving as a technical advisor to the State of Michigan on substance use disorder program policy development, Valencia applies her passion for innovation and evidence-based interventions to strive for health equity in the communities she serves. Valencia received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and received a Master of Public Health specializing in Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from Columbia University.
Karla Patterson, Program Officer
Karla Patterson is Portland native, with a deep-rooted connection and a passion for community service. She’s dedicated to making a positive impact. Her experience as a pre-med student and a licensed realtor allows her to combine empathy and expertise to help those in need.
Minister Kathy Byrd, Outreach Specialist
Minister Kathy Byrd is passionate about mental health and doing whatever she can to support others. She holds certification in First Aid for Adult and Youth Mental Health. She loves working with N2Health to raise awareness of the needs and issues related to health in the Northern Neck region in
Virginia. Minister Byrd constantly educates herself so she can educate others.
One of her favorite scriptures is, “People perish for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 4:6. We know knowledge is power when you use it right.