Meet The Team

Donna Morgan is the Director of Homeless Services & Housing at One Hopeful Place, holding both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Public Administration. Sober for over 30 years, her journey includes overcoming personal tragedy, which has shaped her into a compassionate and authentic leader.

Since beginning her work at Bridgeway Center in 2003, Donna has helped hundreds of unsheltered individuals secure housing and access vital services. She is actively involved in suicide prevention efforts and serves on several local and national boards, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Panhandle Board, the National Coalition for the Homeless, the Homelessness and Housing Alliance, and the Okaloosa County Transportation Disadvantaged Board.

Her leadership has earned multiple awards, including the Award of Excellence from Bridgeway Center, recognition from the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and induction into the Wall of Honor by the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women.

For Donna, her work is personal and every success story is a reminder of the grace and grit it takes to heal.

Elizabeth “Liz” Qualiana is the Shelter Coordinator at One Hopeful Place, where she brings over two decades of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to serving those in need. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and has dedicated her career to creating safe, supportive environments for individuals facing difficult circumstances. Her professional journey has included extensive work with children, families, and now adults experiencing homelessness.

Before joining One Hopeful Place, Liz worked with Bridgeway Center beginning in 2016, focusing on helping individuals and families overcome challenges and build pathways toward stability. She has a strong passion for serving veterans and is committed to addressing the barriers they face in achieving sustainable housing and overall well-being.

In addition to her work at One Hopeful Place, Liz is actively involved in suicide prevention and serves on the Panhandle Chapter Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She approaches her role with personal dedication, believing that every action, whether a success or a setback, has the power to make a lasting impact.

Nunu is a shelter peer specialist at One Hopeful Place, where he joined the team six months ago and is currently in the process of earning his peer support certification. A native of the area, Nunu brings both lived experience and professional insight to his work, shaped by his upbringing in a community where homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use were prevalent. His background includes previous work at Stone Soup, an intuitive spiritual center, where he gained experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.

Through his work at One Hopeful Place, Nunu has developed a deeper understanding of the direct connection between mental health, substance use, and homelessness–insight that fuels his passion for helping individuals rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve, Nunu is committed to continued learning, personal growth, and respect. He is excited to keep growing in his role and to continue supporting others on their journeys toward stability and self-empowerment.