President and Chief Executive Officer
Andry Sweet, CEO of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), has over 30 years of experience in child welfare and behavioral health, specializing in system transformation for Florida’s children and families.
Chief Legal Officer
Jacob C. Jackson, Esq. serves as Chief Legal Officer for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS).
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Barbara McDonald leads the statewide business and financial management of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), as well as the financial management of the Children’s Home Society of Florida Foundation.
Chief Talent Officer
Heather Vogel serves as Chief Talent Officer for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), where she focuses on acquiring and developing the highest caliber of professionals committed to doing better for kids.
Executive Vice President and Chief of External Affairs
With more than three decades of executive experience in child welfare and human services, Kymberly Cook is a visionary, strategic leader recognized for her ability to drive transformational change across complex systems.
Chief Program Officer
Tara Hormell serves as Chief Program Officer for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), bringing more than 30 years of experience advancing effective models that improve outcomes for children and families.
Senior Vice President of Practice Integration
With a passion for psychology, child welfare, and quality improvement, Wade Lijewski has more than 13 years of service with Children’s Home Society of Florida.
Chief Information Officer
Marcus Johnson serves at Children’s Home Society of Florida’s (CHS) Chief Information Officer.
Senior Vice President of Operations
With a passion for early childhood prevention services and trauma responsive care, Mary has served for over 25 years in both non-profit and government organizations, all with a focus on providing quality services to children and families.
Chief Development Officer
Glenn Callihan has over 25 years of experience in leadership positions for large nonprofit brands.
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Sherri Gonzales is a mission‑driven executive with more than 20 years of experience advancing community‑based strategies that strengthen children, families, and communities across Florida.
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Ernest “Ernie” Hamilton is a Florida native with more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, bringing deep expertise in executive leadership, mental health, homelessness, child welfare, and child advocacy.
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Government Affairs, Practice Group Leader, Gunster
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Senior Managing Director, Wells Fargo Advisors (retired)
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Deputy General Counsel, Sonida Senior Living, Inc.
Vice President of University Relations, University of Florida (retired)
Site Coordinator- Young Parents Project, FSU Center for Prevention, Intervention and Policy; Educational Consultant
President & CEO, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
SVP of Internal Audit & Compliance; Chief Compliance Officer, CNL Financial Group
Lobbyist, The Griffin Group
Chairman, Summit Realty
VP, IT Governance, Risk and Control, Vystar Credit Union
Founder and President, Financial Investors, Inc.
Founder and CEO, EVOLVE Communications Group
Founder & CEO, Thompson Creative Collective, Inc.
Shareholder, Dean Mead
Managing Director, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (Ex Officio)
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neurocrine Biosciences
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Emerald Coast & Greater Pensacola
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Greater Orlando & Space Coast
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Greater Tallahassee & Greater Gainesville
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Greater Jacksonville & Greater Daytona
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Greater Broward, Greater Treasure Coast & Greater Palm Beach
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Greater Fort Myers, Greater Tampa & Greater Lakeland
Managing Director of Area Development
Community Engagement
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Tommy’s Car Wash
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Community Engagement
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Bloomin’ Brands
Aetna A CVS Health Company
Whd Solutions
Co-Chair, Chief Executive Officer & Culture Architect, One Caring Adult, Inc
Co-Chair, Executive Recruiter Talent Acquisition, The Hershey Company
Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, St. Lucie County BOCC
Investment Advisor, Ralicki & Company, PA
Real Estate Professorial, Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc.
Attorney and Partner, Stone and Capobianco P.L.
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Administrative Supervisor
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Vice President of Major Gifts
Philanthropy
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Community Engagement
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Senior Vice President of Finance & Accounting
Amanda Funk serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), where she provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s finance, accounting, payroll, procurement, and facilities functions.
Senior Vice President of Development
James Atkinson serves as Senior Vice President of Development for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), where he leads and oversees the organization’s statewide development teams. In this role, he drives philanthropic growth across major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, special events, and donor engagement initiatives that support children and families across Florida.
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Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley
President, ServisFirst Bank
Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs
Stephanie Cager serves as Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs, bringing a global legal education and diverse experiences from both the public and private sectors. She began her legal career as a paralegal with Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) and has since returned to the organization as Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs.
Senior Vice President of Child and Family Wellbeing Programs
Lauren Fuentes serves as CHS’ Senior Vice President of Child and Family Wellbeing Programs with more than two decades of experience working in child welfare working on the frontline as well as rising to leadership positions. She leads the planning, development, and delivery of the Child and Family Wellbeing programs and services, facilitating the achievement of financial and operational results. She holds her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University.
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