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Statewide Leaders

Andry Sweet

Andry Sweet

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.

Glenn Callihan

Chief Development Officer

Glenn Callihan has over 25 years of experience in leadership positions for large nonprofit brands.

Kymberly A. Cook

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.

Tara Hormell

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.

Jacob C. Jackson, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer

Jacob C. Jackson, Esq. serves as Chief Legal Officer for Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS).

Marcus Johnson

Chief Information Officer

Marcus Johnson serves at Children’s Home Society of Florida’s (CHS) Chief Information Officer.

Barbara McDonald

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.

Heather Vogel

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.

James Atkinson

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.

Amanda Funk

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.

Sherri Gonzales

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.

Ernest Hamilton

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.

Wade Lijewski, PhD

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.

Mary Nash

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.