I am honored to join the Thompson Child & Family Focus family, bringing with me 23 years of dedicated service in child welfare.
Originally from Pennsylvania, I moved to Florida with my husband 21 years ago. My journey in social services began while pursuing a degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. I quickly realized that serving children and families was my true calling—a perfect blend of passion and career.
Upon moving to Florida, I quickly reentered the social services field, joining a local Case Management Organization shortly after privatization. Over the next nine years, I honed my skills in various areas, including in-home services, out-of-home care, foster care, licensing, and adoption. My leadership journey continued as I transitioned to Juvenile Justice reform and re-entry, where I spent six years working to prevent recidivism.
For the past eight years, I have served as Executive Director for two large non-profits, focusing on creating positive organizational culture and ensuring measurable results. In these roles, I led initiatives in adoption, preventative services, unaccompanied minors, refugee resettlement, residential care, prevention services, and integrating model-based services into schools. My leadership has consistently driven exceptional outcomes, benefiting the community and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and the families we serve.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to leading people and programs to deliver exceptional results that benefit the community. My passion for ensuring the safety of children and supporting families has been the driving force behind my work. I am dedicated to implementing best practices and innovative solutions to create safe environments for children and provide the necessary support for families to thrive.
I am eager to bring my extensive experience and unwavering commitment to Thompson Child & Family Focus. While I may be new to Thompson, I am not new to the work of serving the vulnerable or to results-driven leadership.