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Leadership Rooted in Service, Strategy, and Community Impact
At Charmony Foundation, leadership is grounded in both lived community experience and professional expertise. Our team brings together strengths in public health, healthcare administration, housing stability, behavioral health, community engagement, and systems change to address the complex factors that influence health and well-being.
Together, we design and implement evidence-based programs that integrate health services, housing support, benefits navigation, and community development into a coordinated system of care. Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to health equity, our leadership works to strengthen communities and improve outcomes for individuals and families.
Dr. Agaezi Sonya, DHSc, MHA
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Sonya is the Founder and Executive Director of Charmony Foundation and provides strategic leadership for the organization’s health, housing, workforce development, and community impact initiatives. With expertise in public health, healthcare administration, chronic disease prevention, and community-based program development, she leads efforts to address health disparities and improve access to essential services for underserved populations.
Her work focuses on integrating evidence-based practices, community partnerships, and innovative service models to create sustainable solutions that improve health outcomes, housing stability, and overall community well-being. Dr. Sonya also oversees organizational growth, strategic partnerships, grant development, and program expansion.
Lisa Rander, MSW, MPA
Director of Social Services & Behavioral Health
Ms. Rander leads Charmony Foundation’s social services and behavioral health initiatives, with a focus on strengthening individuals, families, and communities through integrated, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services.
Her work encompasses family support, behavioral health, housing stabilization, care coordination, and connections to community resources. She works collaboratively with clients, community partners, and service providers to address social and behavioral health needs while helping individuals and families build stability, resilience, and pathways toward improved well-being
Javier H. Lopez, PhD, MBA
Housing & Community Development Advisor
Dr. Javier H. Lopez serves as Housing & Community Development Advisor for Charmony Foundation, bringing experience in organizational leadership, program development, housing, and community-centered solutions. He provides strategic guidance on housing initiatives, community partnerships, and social service development that support individuals and families facing housing instability and other social determinants of health.
His work focuses on identifying partnership opportunities, strengthening connections with housing and community-based organizations, and supporting the development of innovative, sustainable approaches that integrate housing, health, and supportive services. Dr. Lopez also contributes to organizational planning and program development, helping Charmony expand its community impact and build collaborative solutions that respond to local needs.
Strategic Partnerships & Community Collaboration
Charmony Foundation collaborates with healthcare providers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and community leaders to expand impact and strengthen services.
These partnerships support program development, service coordination, evaluation, and long-term sustainability while helping ensure that services remain responsive to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.