About | Galatians Law Collaborative, Inc.

Galatians Law Collaborative

Galatians Law Collaborative is a Christian non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. We were formed to create housing for the homeless and low-income population. Our mission is to glorify God by fulfilling our purpose of serving the homeless, feeding the hungry, and bearing the burdens of the underserved community. To do this, the Collaborative intends to purchase and construct properties to invite homeless individuals off the street and reach out to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes due to a lack of affordability. We have faith in God to help us create a place of hope and love. Christ governs us under his law, as depicted in Galatians 6:2, to carry each other's burdens; this is our guiding principle.

Meet Our Team

Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of Galatians Law Collaborative, Inc. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.

LEADERSHIP

Founder/Executive Director

Jasmine U. Thomas

A Washington, D.C. native, Jasmine has dedicated her career to the non-profit sector. For the last six years, she has been dedicated to helping organizations accomplish and advance their missions. With a special passion for helping underserved communities in the city and in obedience to being commissioned by God, she has now devoted her time to leading and carrying out the mission of the Galatians Law Collaborative. In addition to her commitment to serving the poor, she is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry & Leadership at City Vision University

Board Vice-Chair

Melissa Lujan

Born and raised in Southern California, Melissa finds strength and motivation through quality time with her family and close friends. Her passion for supporting the growth of historically vulnerable populations comes from years of both personal and professional experience. With over 15 years of working in program and business development, Melissa brings evaluation expertise, development strategy, and mentorship to service-oriented organizations. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a talent for managing timelines and ensuring the delivery of quality content for national conferences, symposiums, and large-scale projects. As a hands-on leader, Melissa motivates community partners to implement protocols and policies with the purpose of ensuring compliance with all funding requirements, as well as maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission. Melissa received a B.A. in Human Development with a minor in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach, and her Master of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. She currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Board Treasurer

Angela Lovelace

Board Member

Nate Hauser

Nate came to the D.C. area after college and immediately began to build a life of service. Through involvement in charities ranging from home construction to tax preparation for lower income individuals to animal rescue to volunteer firefighting, he has devoted his energy to helping those in need. In 2021, he brought these experiences together and founded his own nonprofit that provides short-term housing for people in a time of need. Nate is an avid bicyclist, kayaker, and guitar player in his free time. He currently resides in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Kevin Jones

Board Member

Kevin has worked over 28 years in family-related social services, and 11 years in community activism, organizing, and public relations. He attended the University of Maryland in College Park where he studied social work and psychology.

Social Media

Committee Member

Leah Messina

Leah is a volunteer for our social media team. She attended college at Washington University in St. Louis and now works full-time as a Business Analyst. Since college she has committed herself to volunteering for nonprofits focused on community needs. She grew up in the DC area, and has lived in the city for the last 2 years. Throughout her time in St. Louis and DC, she has witnessed the socioeconomic disparities that overcome our cities. She looks forward to working with an organization whose mission is to address these disparities and support low-income/homeless communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside and rock climbing.