Jordan Parker started his journey with Bacon Street in February of 2024 after graduating from William and Mary with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy. He came on board as an administrative volunteer, helping out a couple days each week working diligently to connect with and help meet the needs of our wonderful clients. Now he is excitingly serving as our Operations Coordinator to revamp Bacon Street’s policies and procedures for improved internal workflows and increased client satisfaction. When he is not at work, you will often find Jordan on the weekends venturing around the Richmond area where he was born and raised. Aside from exploring Richmond, Jordan loves spending his free time playing soccer, hitting the trails, enjoying a nice cup of coffee, and serving as a youth ministry leader at his church.

Ranganai Simango joined Bacon Street in 2020. He is an MBA graduate of the Liberty University School of Business and has over 15 years’ experience in various accounting and financial settings. Ranganai’s extensive financial background makes him a perfect fit for Bacon Street’s finance office serving in the role of Finance Manager. He is passionate about physical fitness and nutrition. Having been to 46 states and counting, he loves to travel around the US and the world.

Rhiannon Perkins has been with Bacon Street for the past three years. In 2025, she stepped down as Director of Operations. Although we were sad to see her leave, we are thrilled that she will be staying on as contractor working on Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement. She is the mom of 3 wonderful children who make the world go round for her.  Also, she really, really likes Reese’s peanut butter eggs, pumpkins, and Christmas trees, so feel free to bribe her.

Tiffany joined the Bacon Street team in March of 2024 as a contractor and has since become the full time Development Director. Tiffany comes with a long history of development work and relationship building in the Greater Williamsburg area. Tiffany was the Director of Membership for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce for over 12 years and is able to use those relationships to assist our clients. If you meet Tiffany once, you will know all about her love of flamingos. If you ever need a smile, just drop her office for your flamingo fix. She is passionate about her husband Stephen and their 4 cats…Sophie, Sadie, Sylvie and Snowy. Yep, she loves all her S’s.  Tiffany is also extremely passionate about our clients and raising funds so that no one goes without services due to costs.

Lauren joined Bacon Street in January 2025 to handle all things communications. Lauren is a former academic philosopher who used to write on race, gender, and ignorance, and now writes for non-profit organizations instead. She’s also a general problem-solver who is always trying to improve how things are done. Point her at a problem and she will go to work! When she is not at Bacon Street, you will most likely find Lauren weaving, reading sci-fi novels, trying to spot birds in the woods, or helping out various social justice organizations.

Crystal joined Bacon Street in April of 2021 as the Outreach Coordinator building relationships with the communities we serve and spreading our message. She is now serving in a part time capacity to support the grantwriting and data analysis needs of the agency.  From volunteering for nonprofits and community clubs, to being the Chairperson for the Gloucester Resource Council, she has dedicated herself to her community and causes. She received a BA in International Studies from Old Dominion University in 2017, and will be continuing her education in pursuit of a Master in Public Administration in the Fall of 2023. Living in Gloucester, she spends her off time with her family paddle boarding, taking random car adventures, and seeing the world.

Ashinna Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of diversified experience in the Human Services field. Focal points as a mental health Clinician include: solution-focused therapy and leadership, use of cognitive behavioral and person-centered therapeutic frameworks, community support utilizing strength-based methods, administrative team management, quality assurance, and educating field professionals on use of care coordination and evidence-based practice. She also provides clinical supervision to Qualified Mental Health Professionals and individuals seeking licensure.

Core Professional Belief: When a person’s mind is in a clear and healthy space, the opportunity for healing, growth, and change can begin to emerge. My overarching goal is to help others on purpose, and with purpose by developing and nurturing partnerships centered around mental health, wellness, and healing.

Specialization Areas: Coping/Social skills development, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction. Symptom Management, Trauma Centered Therapy, Youth Centered Interventions, Emotional Health Centered Counseling for Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS, Anger Management, Family and Marital Counseling, Grief/Bereavement

Hannah is a person-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental substance abuse counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to recovery. She has extensive experience working in Intensive Inpatient, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Outpatient Counseling settings. Currently, she provides individualized care to adolescents and adults struggling with substance use, whether they are self-referred or court-ordered.

Hannah utilizes a range of evidence-based therapies, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, and The 7 Challenges, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. She is passionate about helping individuals develop coping strategies, process trauma, and build a foundation for long-term recovery.

She sees clients at Bacon Street’s Gloucester and Williamsburg offices, as well as via telehealth, offering flexible options to meet individuals where they are. Hannah prioritizes building rapport, trust, and an honest therapeutic relationship, ensuring a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and strengths. Her goal is to empower individuals with the tools necessary for lasting change, supporting them every step of the way.

Jonathan has returned for his third time with Bacon Street Youth and Family Services as a Clinician. He grew up in Williamsburg until attending Randolph-Macon College and earning his B.A. in Psychology. After working a few years in the helping professionals field, he was admitted into the College of William & Mary’s counselor education Master’s program. He graduated in 2006 with his M.Ed. in Community and Addictions counseling.

Jonathan began his counseling career at Bacon Street following his student practicum and internship experiences. He worked there until 2009 and went on to work in different therapeutic settings including residential treatment services, Therapeutic Day Treatment, and mental health outpatient. He is currently a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and is registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling. Jonathan continues to enjoy assisting clients with making positive change, whether it’s with their mental health or substance use issues.

He is also passionate about supervising Licensed Residents in Counseling and assisting them with achieving their LPC license. Making positive change is something that we all experience and oftentimes struggle with. Jonathan believes in providing a safe and positive experience in which individuals can talk about changes they need to make such as abstaining from substance use or coping with mental health symptoms.

Meet Autumn Duffy, a dedicated resident in counseling, specializing in family and substance use issues. Autumn is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of mental health, addiction, and recovery. She holds a master’s in counseling from the College of William and Mary with specialties in both couple/family counseling and addictions counseling. She has experience in both outpatient and inpatient counseling.

Autumn’s approach is holistic and compassionate, focusing on open communication, empathy, and rebuilding trust within families. She believes that recovery is not just an individual journey but a collective effort that requires the support of loved ones. Her evidence-based methods include Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychoeducation; empowering individuals and families to understand the impact of substance use and mental health on their dynamics.

In her practice, Autumn creates a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can explore their challenges and celebrate their progress. She has successfully guided numerous individuals and families toward healing, helping them develop healthier coping strategies and stronger connections.