Experience

FAIR Girls

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2023 - Present



ABL Law

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Family Support Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Counsel & Vice President

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2023

  * Oversee the organization's legal maters including lawsuits, policies, procedures, board matters and provide the CEO, Senior Management Team, and staff with legal advice. * Collaborate with judiciary, child welfare agencies, caregivers and other community partners to ensure an effective dependency process that obtains the best outcomes for children in the timeliest and least intrusive manner possible. * Coordinate and manage outside counsel litigation, legal research and preparation of staff for all matters in litigation posture. * Ensure organization is in compliance with all relevant laws. codes, procedures and contract measures proactively through legal analysis, guidance and trainings. * Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Senior Management Team. * Manage operational departments within the organization including: Quality Management, Case Management Organizational Services, and Legal/Risk. Show less



Florida Department of Children and Families

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Attorney

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2019

  *Managed a staff of 30 CLS attorneys and support staff in Duval, Nassau, and Clay Counties, which are responsible for over 1,000 dependency cases each year.*Provided ongoing training or staff, local community partners and statewide agencies on the implementation of Florida's Safety Practice Model, Florida Statues, and Administrative Code.*Litigated complex issues and cases under the jurisdiction of the dependency court. *Developed best practices and efficient processes to ensure maximization of resources and time, leading to better quality work and job description. Show less

• Managing Attorney

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2019

  Managed staff of CLS dependency litigators, collaborated with community partners to advocate for the best interest of children in the Florida child-welfare system, Litigated complex civil matters, developed best practices and efficient processes to ensure timely permanency for children.