10/29/2025
✨ Employee Spotlight: Meet Chelsy Lyons ✨
We're thrilled to introduce Chelsy Lyons, our Emergency Shelter Case Manager at The Way Station, who has been making a profound impact since joining AIDS Alabama in June 2024.
What does Chelsy do?
Chelsy guides young adults through one of life's most challenging transitions - moving from homelessness to stability. Her role goes far beyond case management; she creates safe, welcoming spaces where every person feels respected and valued. From building relationships and developing personalized housing plans to connecting clients with community resources and health providers, Chelsy transforms short-term support into lasting stability.
Her advice for those starting their careers?
"Believe in yourself and keep your confidence. Let your purpose be your motivation. Remember: you are enough, and your work matters. You don't have to prove your worth to anyone - you already bring value by showing up with your skills, your perspective, and your unique experiences."
What inspires her most?
The Shelter Advocates at The Way Station. "Their dedication and compassion fuel the shelter's mission," Chelsy shares. "Many draw purpose from their own testimonies, transforming personal challenges into a calling to uplift others. Witnessing their work pushes me to go higher in my own efforts."
A little-known fact:
Before discovering her calling in social work, Chelsy dreamed of becoming a lawmaker - a passion that began in middle school. When her university didn't offer a path in law, she chose social work for its advocacy and lobbying merits. "It has proven to be the perfect path, allowing me to fight for others, influence change, and be a helpful impact in serving anyone in need."
Chelsy is also the first college graduate in her family and has since inspired her siblings to earn master's degrees and PhDs. "Together, we stand as proof that perseverance can change the direction of generations."
Join us in celebrating Chelsy's dedication to our mission of ensuring every person in our community has access to high-quality, holistic health care - including pathways to ending homelessness. 💙
