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Talked with Mindy Hanken, MSW, Executive Director, Tenise Williams, School Counselor and Laylah from Pace Center for Girls.  There are pace centers throughout Florida.  The Pace Palm Beach school provides academic and behavioral health services to girls ages 11-17 in Palm Beach County School Districts. Pace is free and the students take classes along with working closely with counselors, therapists trained in trauma-based therapy, tutors, etc.  Pace also helps with life skills, such as shopping, getting your first job. "Pace helps reduce juvenile justice involvement, increases high school graduation rates, and fosters long-term success for girls and their families. By creating a ripple effect of positive change, Pace strengthens the community by cultivating confident, educated, and engaged young women who are ready to contribute meaningfully to society."  For listeners who are interested in volunteering, becoming a mentor, making a donation, becoming a corporate sponsor or enrolling in the school, they can reach out to www.pacecenter.org.

Nona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. She currently serves as Global Ambassador for YouVersion, publicly championing its family of 715M+ downloaded Bible Apps. Her corporate leadership experience includes serving as Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion, Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta (formerly Facebook), and Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls. Nona is the bestselling author of Killing Comparison and Success from the Inside Out and her latest book, The Gift of Rejection, which was released in October 2024. A graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Business Administration, Nona has also completed graduate studies at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. She has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's “30-Something All Stars.” Nona and her husband, Pastor Tim, lead Open Door Church in Gainesville, FL, where they live with their two sons, Timothy, Jr. and Isaac, and their Goldendoodle, Shiloh. In this episode, Nona discusses her inspiring journey to C-Suite leadership, why she walked away from her career at the peak of success, and how faith guided her every step. She reflects on her challenging childhood, her early struggles in school, and how a team of compassionate educators helped her thrive. Nona also shares insights into her current role as Global Ambassador for YouVersion, her passion for empowering young women, and her belief in the transformative power of education, leadership, and faith in shaping communities worldwide. “We must build curiosity as leaders, committing to do the work to educate ourselves while trusting God to guide our path.” – Nona Jones "I think as leaders, we should be leading people to a higher plane of thinking. And we can't do that when we're concerned about, you know, where our name sits on an org chart. We have to make sure that we're always thinking about other people." - Nona Jones "I am a statistically improbable product of grace because I should have been in juvenile detention somewhere locked up for criminal behavior. But again, it was having those people at those various touch points who spoke into my potential." - Nona Jones This Week on The Wow Factor: How Nona overcame adversity in her youth and embraced mentorship Her academic journey at the University of Florida and the pivotal moments that shaped her career Nona's work at Meta as Head of Global Faith Partnerships and her innovative leadership strategies The life lessons she learned as Chief External Affairs Officer for Pace Center for Girls Her passion for advocating for girls and young women who have experienced trauma Insights into her bestselling books and upcoming release, The Gift of Rejection The critical role faith plays in leadership and community-building Nona Jones' Words of Wisdom Leaders have a unique privilege to drive positive change in their communities, even amidst tension and unrest. Embrace challenges as opportunities to rise to higher levels of thinking and action. Connect with Nona Jones: Nona Jones Website None Jones on Facebook Nona Jones on Instagram Nona Jones on YouTube Nona Jones on LinkedIn Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook X (formerly Twitter)

Join hosts Sean and Ashley as they learn more about the work PACE Center for Girls is doing in our community.

The Business of Meetings – Episode 189 – Empowering Women and Heart-Centered Leadership with Suzette Bravo  We are delighted to have Suzette Bravo joining us on the show today!  Suzette is an empowerment coach dedicated to helping women and young ladies journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. With a passion for nurturing heart-centered leadership, she guides individuals to unlock their inner potential and embrace authenticity and self-love as the cornerstones of their success. She is also an accomplished author and host of the inspiring new podcast, Bravo Unscripted.  Today's conversation encompasses a wide range of topics, from personal growth and mental health awareness to the power of sharing stories and supporting women and girls through meaningful organizations. We hope you will enjoy listening to our conversation with Suzette Bravo. Stay tuned as we explore her insights and wisdom! Bio: Suzette Bravo stands at the intersection of heart-centered leadership and deep personal empowerment. As an Empowerment Coach, keynote speaker, accomplished author, and the spirited voice behind the Bravo Unscripted podcast, she is deeply committed to helping women leaders forge meaningful connections, both with themselves and with those they inspire. Drawing from her personal journey and the resilience she cultivated along the way, Suzette's coaching has been a guiding light for many, steering them toward a place of authentic leadership and genuine self-love. Holding distinctions as an Elementum Certified Master Coach and a John Maxwell Certified Coach and Speaker, Suzette's holistic approach combines elements of self-leadership, confidence cultivation, and self-love. With over 25 years of invaluable experience in leadership and team-building, her credentials are backed by numerous coaching certifications, a degree in Business and Psychology, and deep expertise in mindset optimization, gut-brain health, and resilience-building. Committed to continuous growth, she is currently immersed in studying leadership psychology at Cornell University. Behind the microphone, she hosts "Bravo Unscripted," a podcast that celebrates everyday heroes with extraordinary experiences. As an author, she has contributed to "Activate Your Life" and the bestselling book “BECOMING YOU,” where she shares insights alongside other esteemed coaches. A nationally recognized authority, Suzette explores themes such as Heart-Centered Leadership, Resilience, Authenticity, and Self-Love. Beyond coaching, she mentors teenage girls through the "Women of Tomorrow" initiative and serves as the esteemed Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the PACE Center for Girls. Suzette's mission remains steadfast: to empower accomplished women leaders, helping them recognize and harness their innate strengths and potential. She aims to nurture a deep sense of self-worth and confidence, allowing these leaders to elevate their impact and inspire their teams. Always cheering from the sidelines, Suzette is devoted to supporting individuals as they craft extraordinary lives brimming with purpose and passion. Suzette's journey Suzette's transformative journey and her current work with women and girls stem from a deeply personal place. Having faced significant childhood trauma and struggled through high school and early adult years, she sees herself as a supporter of the woman and girl she used to be. Despite her tumultuous past, she managed to graduate high school on time, leading what appeared to be a well-functioning life. However, when her husband was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in 2013 and passed away just eight days later, her world was shattered. That devastating loss forced her to confront the buried traumas of her past, leading to a profound healing journey. She embarked on a path of self-development and therapy, gradually shedding the I'm not good enough mindset she previously held. Through vulnerability and sharing her story with other women, she discovered the power of connection and healing. That realization led her to become an empowerment coach, focusing on supporting women and girls during their formative years to prevent the accumulation of toxic behaviors over time.  Suzette's journey demonstrates that within our stories and shared experiences, beautiful gifts and profound healing are waiting to be discovered. The Power of Taking Action  Suzette acknowledges the resistance she faced before when taking action. She explains that formulating ideas is necessary, but the real answers usually only emerge after action gets taken because that allows us to see how things unfold. Helping others and actively engaging in tasks can also be powerful ways to overcome difficulties and find a sense of purpose. Vulnerability and Mental Health Awareness Discussing vulnerability has become more accepted recently, but that has not always been the case. The power of having open conversations about mental health, seeking help when needed, and having a space where it is okay not to be okay should never be underestimated.  Loneliness It is essential to recognize loneliness as another significant mental health concern.  Self-Love  Suzette emphasizes the crucial role self-love plays in our ability to achieve goals and make sound decisions. Self-love can prevent self-sabotage and help us lead more fulfilling lives.  Catharsis Through Writing and Sharing Personal Stories Writing about traumatic experiences that happened in the past can be a cathartic process because it helps us to heal and gain a new perspective. Suzette participated in a collaborative book project and wrote a book, soon to be launched, where she delves into her personal journey and all the lessons she learned. The Bravo Unscripted Podcast  Suzette is excited about all the meaningful conversations she will have on her podcast, Bravo Unscripted. She will be featuring a diverse range of guests and their inspiring stories on the podcast, which focuses on connecting people and creating a movement where the shared stories and experiences of individuals can contribute to the healing and personal growth of others. Organizations Supporting Women and Young Ladies Suzette is involved with two organizations dedicated to empowering women and young girls. The PACE Center for Girls is an alternative school and counseling center in Florida, and Women of Tomorrow is an organization providing mentoring to high school girls. Both organizations focus on helping girls overcome challenges, find their greatness, and succeed in life. Connect with Eric LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Suzette Bravo Website LinkedIn Instagram Email Suzette: suzette@suzettebravo.com  Bravo Unscripted  

In this insightful episode, our dedicated host and CEO, Tamika Peters, sits down with the remarkable Development Managers of Pace Center for Girls in Collier and Lee Counties, Sharon Tolnai (Collier) and Margo Brewster (Lee). Together, they dive deep into one of Pace Center for Girls' core guiding principles - "Creating Partnerships."Discover the power of working collectively toward a common mission and the significance of nurturing relationships with donors. Gain valuable insights into how Pace Center for Girls not only weathered the storm during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic but also navigated the impact of Hurricane Ian.Join us for this enriching conversation that sheds light on the inspiring work of Pace Center for Girls. To learn more, get involved, or contribute to their impactful cause, visit their website at www.pacecenter.org.For inquiries and to connect with Tamika Peters, our dynamic host, feel free to reach out to her at Tamika@growyournon-profit.com.   • Pace Center for Girls on Creating Par... 

Brittany serves as a Board Member for the Pace Center for Girls of Orange County, FL. Pace is a female-focused program providing guidance and direction to young women around the country. The center in Winter Park, FL serves girls from Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. Brittany talks with John about about the services Pace provides to girls in need, and how they believe in changing the trajectory of their lives. Enjoy the show? Please consider leaving a review!

On this Bonus Episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join us on a soundseeing walk in support of Best Buddies' mission of inclusion.  This April 22, 2023 from 10:00AM to 1PM, the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk. This bonus episode originally aired on May 11, 2018. Tune in as we talk to David Quilleon, Sr. Vice President of Best Buddies International, on his involvement in BestBuddies, a Preview for their 2018 Leadership Conference. We hear live speeches from Best Buddies Ambassadors Dana, Topher, & Global Best Buddies Ambassador Jack Mayor. We give our audio commentary during the Friendship Walk and talk to buddy pairs Kayla & Annie; Peggy an elementary school teacher; Kellie & and buddy from Pace Center; Breanna & Lorenzo; Best Buddies Global Ambassador Jack Mayor; and much more fun live coverage. Inclusion Without Limits! Learn more about the Best Buddies Friendship Walk HERE: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/chicago/  Join the movement! Learn more about how to get involved in Best Buddies HERE: http://bestbuddies.org/ . . . . . Listen and Watch Full Episode Here: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast522a Like our podcast? Support our work with a small monthly donation at https://specialchronicles.com/give . . . . . Award-winning Intellectual Disability advocate, speaker, and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories in a unique way because he is a person with special needs: disability conversations, Special Olympics athletes not to miss, and interviews with friends. New episodes drop weekly. Follow Special Chronicles Podcast: Available on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to your favorite shows! The post Best Buddies Soundseeing Friendship Walk For Inclusion (Rebroadcast) | Ep.522a first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Matthew B. Parks Sr. Matthew B. Parks Sr. is the Vice President of Information Technology and Security at the Pace Center for Girls. He's been working for this non-profit organization for over ten years, and has been involved with IT since 1995. Additionally, he is an IT consultant, instructor, and presenter. How Can IT Leaders...

In this episode, we speak with the magnificent renaissance woman, Shawnda R. Francis, JD. Shawnda R. Francis, J.D., works as a lawyer in the Contracts, Compliance, and Commercial Services division at Integreon, bringing over 18 years of experience managing and structuring multibillion-dollar commercial real estate transactions for Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and law firms.  Her tenacity and drive caused her to be recognized as the youngest to own a business in Clay County, FL in 2008.  Outside of the office, Shawnda advocates for advancement and equity within the legal field for all.  Shawnda currently mentors those with interest in attending law school and has provided her leadership and compassion to organizations such as PACE Center for Girls, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of America, a School Advisory Committee of a Gwinnett and Hillsborough County Public School and Project H.E.L.P.  In addition to her community service, Shawnda has served on the Board for the Broward County Health Care Committee discussing direct issues affecting critical care units' legislative needs, during her service as the Chief of Staff to State Representative Ronald Greenstein.  Shawnda hails a proud “Go Noles!”, as a graduate of Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, served as a Student Senator, and received the prestigious Torchbearer award for her notable impact within the Florida State community.  Shawnda plans to continue working to assist commercial clients with their business transaction and compliance needs while doing all she can to bring more diversity and inclusion to the legal field.  As a non-traditional student, wife, mother, and founder of Pipeline 2 Purpose, she understands there are many obstacles one may face on their journey through life and vows to make those obstacles a little easier to bare for those to come.In this episode, we discuss the need for diversity in the legal field and how Shawnda is currently working to make changes by offering leadership and mentorship to aspiring attorneys. We also discussed the Equity in Philanthropy Summit where Shawnda will be a facilitator and the need for equity in this sector. Shawnda is proud of the work that she and the other co-founders of Pipeline 2 Purpose are doing and the lives they are working to change. Follow Pipeline 2 Purpose on social media at P2P on Instagram and Pipeline 2 Purpose, Inc. on Facebook. Use Code EIP23 when you go to Conferences - The Harris Strategy Group to purchase tickets to the Equity in Philanthropy Summit from April 26 -28 in Atlanta, GA. We have limited tickets for nonprofits with budgets under $100k at $449 and those under $500k at $599.

Join Sean and Ashley as they explore the services and programs offered through our partners at the PACE Center for Girls.

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Patrons & Partnerships, presented by the Library Partnership Branch of the Alachua County Library District.Our guest today is Anthony J. Pierce, the Community Engagement Manager at the Pace Center for Girls. Pace provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy in a way which is gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed.Pace Center for Girls: https://www.pacecenter.org/Get Involved: https://www.pacecenter.org/get-involvedVisit the Alachua County Library District website to browse our collection and to find other resources and services offered at your favorite, local library! You can view a transcript of this podcast on ACLD's YouTube Channel.

Policing the police; gun reform; Jacksonville Symphony and Pride Night; Pace Center for Girls; What's good Wednesday

SPELLIFE is a non-profit run by an incredible team of volunteers. Today, Jill and Gaynell discuss the benefits of volunteering, they give insight on their “Real Age”, and interview Sharon Tolnai- the Development Manager at Pace Center for Girls- Collier. The Pace Center for Girls is the benefit charity chosen for the 2022 live SPELLIFE Event. We learn all about their mission, vision, and purpose and discuss ways YOU can help! 

B.A. Crisp is the author of “Red Bird,” an Amazon #1 bestseller, and a second Amazon bestseller, “X Point.” Her book genres include science fiction, fantasy,  and adventure.  Crisp has acted as a strategic-intelligence consultant for private contractors and government on national security—providing research, advice, and analysis on security matters.  The CEO of Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based consulting company. Ms. Crisp's portfolio includes advising with the Dept. of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate on federal anti-human trafficking foundational efforts; applying models to develop risk analysis and support risk management decisions around the topic of human trafficking; mediating with special federal agents at the Dept. of Homeland Security, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement agencies on anti-human trafficking efforts; and co-founder of COAST (Club Operators Against Sex Trafficking).  Crisp was a 2015 Homeland Security Director's Service Award Nominee, meeting the mandates of the White House and Congress, in the battle against human trafficking.  She was a Psychiatric Assessment Specialist at a major metropolitan hospital for the Chair of Psychiatry, helping test and implement mental health based software. She is a past Vice Chair on the board of directors for the PACE Center for Girls. Crisp earned her B.A. in psychology from Ursuline College, graduating Summa cum Laude, and her M.S. from George Washington University' Graduate School of Political Management, receiving the Henry D. Paley Award for outstanding academic achievement with a valedictorian distinction.  She attended Exeter College, University of Oxford, U.K. and the London School of Journalism. During her childhood, she was a ward of the court and foster child. She is a human trafficking survivor. (Although she prefers the term ‘thriver'.) JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. B.A. Crisp Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacrispauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacrispwrites/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ba_crispwrites  Web: http://bacrisp.com/  JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/  Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/  Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

TEKOA POUERIE is simply like a force of nature! She is a minister, and with her pastor husband, they lead Acceleration Church in Orlando. She has a degree in Criminal Justice, is an employee for the Pace Center for Girls, and she's authored several published educational workbooks. She is a powerful motivational speaker, and the mom to two children. You will enjoy getting to know Tekoa.

1st Anniversary of Reid's PACE Center with Krista Gibson & Marie Byrum (11/12/2021) - Kelley & Ray talk to the Enrollment Specialist & Physical Therapist about the first 365 days of this program!

Her life began to change when she started reading the big, coffee table Bible in her home. Rosene Johnson had grown up going to a church, but it was when she started reading the Word that she had an encounter with the Lord. A natural leader, Rosene spent some time in broadcasting - but her heart for service led her in a different direction. Now the Executive Director of the ever-growing Pace Center for Girls in Orange County, Rosene's life is making a difference.

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Our Big Time Talker podcast guest today is Dr. Wendy Norfleet, the CEO and founder of Norfleet Integrated Solutions (NIS). NIS specializes in working with clients to fulfill their training, leadership development, and career service needs. Wendy is the author of "Leading Without the Title: A Blueprint to Growing into Leadership" and holds life coach, leadership development, and career development certifications. She was one of Jacksonville Business Journal Women of Influence 2020 and has been named as one of the Small Business Leaders of the Year for 2021. Wendy is a graduate of Wayne State University (Ph.D., Instructional Technology), University of Detroit Mercy (M.S., Computer Information Systems), and Detroit College of Business (B.S., Computer Information Systems). Wendy is active in the community as a mentor for Take Stock in Children, a volunteer for Girls in IT at Andrew Jackson High School, and an active alumna of Leadership Jacksonville. She also serves on several boards that include Board Chair for Pace Center for Girls Clay, Immediate Past President for Jacksonville Chamber’s Information Technology Council (JITC), and board of directors’ member for Synapse in Tampa. Visit Wendy online at www.norfleetsolutions.com. We're brought to you by Speakermatch.com; subscribe today at iTunes, iHeartRadio, GooglePlay, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.  Thanks for listening! 

“I wasn't afraid of being broke; I was afraid of being broken (…) if you don't seize the life you want to live, who's gonna do it for you?” — Neki Mohan, journalist & entrepreneurOur guest this week, Neki Mohan, left her job as a TV news anchor in Miami in August 2020. When her former co-anchor of 10 years, Todd Tongen, took his own life in 2019, she knew she had to make a change. In our conversation, Neki shares wisdom earned through wide-ranging experiences – from growing up in Trinidad and Tobago to working her way through the television news industry as a woman and mother. She says she's always thought of herself as ‘CEO of Neki Mohan, Inc.' no matter what job she worked, but now she's the actual CEO of her own media and consulting company. Neki is also a passionate mentor; she has been mentoring for the Women of Tomorrow program for 20 years.  She has also been an adjunct professor at Barry University and was recently invited to join the board of the Pace Center for Girls, Broward.

Nona Jones is Head of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook. It’s her job to teach faith communities how to stay connected and engaged through social media. As a Christian, Nona loves helping churches across the country do “digital discipleship” while also assisting her husband pastor a church in Florida. But Nona’s life wasn’t always so great. Her childhood was filled with loneliness, neglect, and all kinds of abuse: physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual. Nona was so broken by her experiences that she tried to take her own life twice. Things turned around when a friend invited Nona to church in the sixth grade. As she experienced unconditional love and acceptance for the first time in her life, Nona began to do better in school, eventually earning a full-ride scholarship to the University of Florida. After initially pursuing a medical degree, she switched to Communications. After college, Nona bounced around a few different jobs, first with a broadcasting company, then Nationwide Insurance, and a utility company in Florida. Eventually, she found a job she really loved and saw herself doing for a long time at Pace Center for Girls. But then she heard God say: “this assignment is over.” Nona Jones turned in her resignation without having a new job to go to but being unemployed didn’t last long. She’ll tell more in this episode about the story of getting a random phone call from Facebook and what she does in her role there. Nona’s learned from her traumatic past that nothing bad can define us, if we allow God to use it. She’s especially aware of the importance of community and sharing our stories with people we trust. Of course, that’s not easy to do right now as the pandemic continues, but Nona is confident that we can have hope anyway. Her story is one of overcoming an incredibly difficult start in life and not letting brokenness stop her from living out her purpose. ______ Get a copy of Nona’s books from the links below: Success from the Inside Out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQ4Z88N/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 From Social Media to Social Ministry: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Ministry-Digital-Discipleship-ebook/dp/B081MZQV78 Love Nona’s story and want to know more? Feel free to connect with her. Nona Jones’ website: https://www.nonajones.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NonaNotNora Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonanotnora Special thanks for this episode: Nona Jones, Antwan Steele, Josh Batson, Jenn Lazala Support Faith Collides podcast now on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithcollides Or with a review—> http://bit.ly/FaithC0llid3s Faith Collides podcast is hosted by Grace Huang from Lux Mundi. More information: www.lxmundi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/faithcollides/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithcollides/support

Jeffrey Meldon & Chris Qualmann are joined first by Florida Gators Volleyball head coach, Mary Wise. Mary will give some insights into her 30 years as head volleyball coach and discuss her involvement with Pace Center for Girls, Alachua and Mary Wise Scramble Golf Tournament - PACE. You can find out more about Pace Center by visiting their website: https://www.pacecenter.org/ On the second half, Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell joins the program. Commissioner Cornell was elected to the Alachua County Commission in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Ken's record of involvement in #AlachuaCounty includes serving on the CAPP (Community Agency Partnership Program) citizens advisory board, the Chamber of Commerce public policy board, and various other private and non-profit organization boards. You can learn more about Commissioner Cornell and the Alachua County Commission by visiting: www.alachuacounty.us

Jeffrey Meldon & Chris Qualmann are joined today by Robbie Andreu, who was a University of Florida beat writer who worked for The Gainesville Sun from 1993–2020. They will be talking all things Florida Gators and see what's next for Robbie Andreu. On the second half of the show, Natalya Bannister, executive director of Pace Center for Girls, Alachua, joins the program. Natalya will be explaining all the amazing things that Pace Center for Girls does to help & support the middle and high-school aged girls and young women of #AlachuaCounty and #Florida. You can find out more about Pace Center for Girls and donate to them by visiting: https://www.pacecenter.org/

Rosene Johnson, Executive Director of PACE Center for Girls, joins Joshua Vickery as they discuss the change-making power of the arts and the partnership that strengthens it.

Meet Julie Wilson: Princeton sophomore from Newton, MA. She sits down with Ava to discuss how her private school background has influenced her belief in the importance of access to quality public education. As a pre-med student interested in psychology, she also shares how her intersecting passions for science and childhood development have led her to pursue pediatrics. Tune in to hear about her childhood obsession with rabbits, her opinion on manicured lawns, advice for current freshmen, and her answer to the classic question: do pineapples belong on pizza?!*This episode was recorded on September 19, 2020.Listen to Make a ChangeLinks mentioned:Listen to Let's Talk About from the Pace CenterArticle on celebrities' lawns during California's droughtListen to Nice White Parents from Serial & The New York TimesDonate to Cradles to Crayons: https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/donate-now Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/psinapod)

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Patrick Daoud is the 4th Generation owner of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry established in 1895 and located in Fort Lauderdale. Patrick was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. Originally went to school to become a dentist and also worked full time at the family store. The more he worked in the family store, he loved it and wanted to fully be in the jewelry business. In addition to his passion for the Jewelry business, Patrick is a dedicated philanthropist. Believing in giving back to his community, Patrick sits on the board of A Prom to Remember and Friends of Birch State Park. Patrick donates to dozens of local charities such as Children’s Home Society, Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation, Pace Center for Girls, Charity Guild, Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Junior Achievement, The Royal Dames, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Jack and Jill and many more. Learn more about Daoud's Fine Jewelry at https://www.daouds.com/. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

What Makes CFS Roofing Services a Good Neighbor...CFS Roofing Services President, David Crowther has been in the roofing industry for over 38 years. He began his career working for his family in Joliet, Illinois. David has completed every type of roofing project, whether residential or commercial, new construction or repairs and replacements.After 30 years in the family business, David stepped out on his own in 2010 to open CFS Roofing Services. He wanted to create an environment where customer service, workmanship and a commitment to the community would be the priorities. From day one, CFS Roofing Services has done just that.“We’ve grown every year, and our success provides an opportunity for CFS Roofing and its employees to give back to the SW Florida community through donations of money, skills and time. We sponsor Habitat for Humanity, PACE Center for Girls, American Cancer Society, and Nations Association to name just a few.”With each project, you will see CFS Roofing’s commitment to quality workmanship and products, and the dependability and character of its team members. Partner with CFS for the pride and protection of your home.To learn more about CFS Roofing Services, go to: https://cfsroofing.com/CFS Roofing Services8831 Business Park DriveSuite 301Fort Myers, FL 33912239-561-2600Support the show (https://goodneighborpodcast.com)

Peace, love, soul, and Good News. Nona Jones is considered a global thought-leader at the crossing of faith and tech and serves as a voice of hope and healing to victims of trauma due to her own history as a survivor of physical and sexual abuse. Nona is an acclaimed author with titles such as Success from the Inside Out and From Social Media to Social Ministry, which are equipping church leaders and individuals to harness their potential and realize their purpose. Nona Jones is recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on building The Kingdom through social technology, motivating thousands of church leaders each year to reimagine social media as a strategic tool for ministry.With zero background in the Christian faith, Nona met Christ in grade six after being invited to a Sunday church service. From that point on, her world was flipped and her life was never the same. From serving as Chief External Affairs Officer for PACE Center for Girls, building Facebook's global faith-based partnerships strategy, partnering with the largest churches in America and abroad, co-producing the Billboard charting album Take Me, founding the Christian movement Faith and Prejudice, and receiving the American Public Power Association's Robert F. Roundtree Rising Star Award as national peer recognition of her leadership while under the age of 35, Nona is considered a thought-partner to many of the world's most influential faith leaders and tech thinkers. Nona has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's “30-Something All-Stars.” She currently serves as President of the Gainesville (FL) Chapter of The Links, Inc and serves on the University of Florida Digital Advisory Council. She most recently served as Secretary of the Florida Juvenile Justice Association Board of Directors and on the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida and the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a unique leadership development initiative led by President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush.But away from all of that, Nona is a regular mom and wife to her husband Tim, who leads Open Door Ministries in Gainesville, Florida. And most importantly, she is a Christ-follower with an inspiring story to share.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Nona: Instagram Facebook YouTube Connect with Faith and Prejudice:  Instagram Facebook Connect with Open Doors Ministries:YouTube________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us at TWU Student Ministries

Thanks so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating our ninth anniversary broadcasting on the internet! On Tuesday's show, we visit with our State Senator, Kathleen Passidomo, about encouraging news on the reduction of Covid-19 cases in Collier County, Florida, and the United States. We also discuss the need to open public schools. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government, Seton Motley, about the failure of government schools to provide students adequate education. We visit with Julia Szwed from the Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee about their terrific results with improving the lives of “at risk” girls from the sixth grade through high school. We also have an entertaining and informative discussion about Covid-19, baseball, and SpaceX with Boo Mortenson in Madison, Wisconsin. We have great guests lined up for Wednesday's show including the Chairman of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, College Professor and author Andrew Joppa, and Endowed Professor at the University of Houston and author Larry Bell. Please join us live at 7 a.m. on my website, or you can access the show anytime on podcast platforms (iTunes, TuneIn, Spotify, and Stitcher) or in “show archives” on my website, www.bobharden.com.

The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. In today’s episode, we sat down with Carolyn Zaumeyer NP, Founder & Nurse Practitioner of LowTE Florida, and talked about how she was able to overcome her fears and start her business, how she waited till she found the right person to help expand her business, and how she is able to find such a talented team.Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner is the founder of LowTE Florida and #1 bioidentical hormone provider in the state and #2 in the country! She has been a specialist in women’s health for more than 28 years, authoring two books and more than 27 publications. Carolyn is an established public speaker, appearing nationally and internationally at over 80 conferences. A pioneer, she was the first nurse practitioner in Florida to open her own practice, to write on establishing an independent practice, and the first in Florida to open a BioTE practice. LowTE Florida utilizes the scientifically proven BioTE Medical hormone pellet system. Their pellets are made from the highest quality plant-based materials and are compressed at hundreds of pounds of pressure – enabling them to deliver constant levels of hormone replacement for months at a time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Women can start producing less hormones in their late 20’s and men in their early 30’s, and bio-identical hormones will allow those people to feel like they did 10-15 years ago. Carolyn Zaumeyer fosters a passion for helping her clients and community alike. She dedicates her time, talent, and resources to supporting several nonprofits including PACE Center for Girls, Debra Levy Neimark Scholarship Foundation, Women's Executive Club and their Women Empowering Women Scholarship Program, Broward Coalition for the Homeless, Children's Opportunity Group, The Pantry of Broward and Save the Chimps.Websitehttps://lowteflorida.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowTEFlorida/Twitter:https://twitter.com/LowTEFloridaLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynzaumeyer/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nLjO3GrT-byuIX2WqfbtQInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lowte_florida/Yelphttps://www.yelp.com/biz/lowte-florida-fort-lauderdale-3Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to share, rate, and subscribe!If you enjoyed today's episode and want to stay up to date with new upcoming episodes, subscribe to our podcast. Please rate and comment on what your favorite moments from the podcast were, or who you would like for us to how on our show. If you found value from these podcasts, consider sharing this with your friend and family! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Rate our podcast!You can also follow us on our social media.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/u_preneur/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/upreneurpodcast/Website:https://upreneur.com/

Denise Ables, Vice Chair PACE Center for Girls Board of Directors Previous occupations include: Laboratory Director, Jefferson County Health Department, Birmingham, AL Laboratory Director, Planned Parenthood of Alabama Medical Sales, 1995–2015. Volunteering: United Way 2012-2014, Volunteer of the year 2012 and 2013 Pensacola Women’s Alliance, 2015–present, Immediate Past Board President Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast, 2016–present PACE Center for Girls, Board of Directors, 2014–present, Secretary, Executive Committee, Marketing and Media Chair, Co-Chair Men Who Cook. Denise enjoys travel, meditation, volunteering, being joyful, pursuing healthy lifestyle. https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/escambia-santa-rosa deniseables@bellsouth.net Betsy Smith is a powerful advocate, author, speaker and founder of E. L.Smith Consulting. After a 20 year career at PSC, Betsy started E. L. Smith Consulting which has two major areas of focus: Mentoring women to move from Powerless to Powerful and Patient Advocacy for family members and friends of patients in the healthcare system.She offers one to one mentoring, workshops and mastermind groups.She is co-author of “Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty” and is currently writing “The Patients Advocacy Handbook for Family and Friends:What to Do and How to Do It.”Betsy is a professional speaker and has spoken locally, nationally and internationally. Betsy and her husband, Jack Parkin, moved to North Carolina after Hurricane Ivan. She returned to Pensacola in 2019 after Jack’s death in 2018. betsysmithphd@gmail.com elsmithconsulting.com

Jessica Yeary Bio: Jessica Yeary has dedicated her career to criminal defense since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009. She spent the first nine years of her profession zealously representing the indigent accused as an Assistant Public Defender in Tallahassee. This year, Mrs. Yeary joined an elite group of attorneys when she became a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. She is passionate about criminal justice reform and leadership, currently serving as the President of the Tallahassee Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is also an active member of the Tallahassee Bar Association. Having benefited greatly from mentorship early on in her own career, Mrs. Yeary is committed to supporting young advocates and aspiring attorneys. She mentors law students through FSU Law’s Association of Criminal Justice and through Tallahassee Women Lawyers. Mrs. Yeary uses her trial expertise to coach the trial team at FSU Law School and assists high schoolers through the TWL-sponsored PACE Center for Girls Mock Trial program. Mrs. Yeary is an attorney at Caminez & Yeary, P.A.. where she partners with her husband, Ryan Yeary, in bringing justice for their personal injury and criminally accused clients. Originally from Cape Coral, Florida, she received a Bachelor’s in Criminology from the University of Florida in Gainesville and a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, which is where she and her husband met and got married. After law school, the Yearys decided to venture back to Ryan’s hometown of Tallahassee where they’ve settled down to raise their family. When she’s not advocating for her clients or giving her time to local organizations, Mrs. Yeary can be found on the baseball and football fields in town cheering on her two sons. Favorite Book: Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson Ways to Connect: www.yearyforpd.com Kingdom Girls Rock Conference - April 3 - 4, 2020 Get more information and apply to be a speaker or share your talent at KingdomGirlsRockConference.com #TogetherWeCan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trasetta-alexander/support

Today I welcome the executive director of PACE Center for Girl in Orange County, Rosene Johnson. In this episode, we discuss the valuable services PACE offers teenage girls in the Orlando community that might otherwise get overlook. I also chat with Rosene about what drove her to do this work and how you can get […] The post Find the Great in Every Girl with Rosene Johnson #69 appeared first on Orlando Lady Boss.

Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast's Women in Leadership podcast brings you interviews with business owners and professionals to promote, advance, and improve Gulf Coast Leaders! Don't let the name fool you into thinking the organization is just to benefit women, however. Quite the contrary, we aim outward to show that women are benefiting their communities through hard work, determination, and stellar leadership. In fact, you may hear interviews with men in these podcasts, too!  This week's guests are Denise Ables and Justine Lieving: Denise Ables is on the Board of Directors for PACE Center for Girls and formerly worked as a Laboratory Director for the Jefferson County Health Department in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as for Planned Parenthood of Alabama. She enjoys travel, meditation, volunteering, being joyful, and pursuing a healthy lifestyle! PACE Center for Girls provides girls and young women with education, counseling, training, and advocacy. They have 19 centers across Florida that serve 2,000 girls each year. Find them online at PaceCenter.org. Get a tour today by calling Denise at 850-816-8560. Justine Lieving is an independent Tupperware Consultant. She says that even though she also has a full time job, this is her fun job! She throws Tupperware parties and educates people not only on Tupperware, but also on microwave cooking. She can come help you throw parties, too! Phone: 850-449-4654 Website: Fun4Kitchen.com Email: TupperwareJustine@Yahoo.com

Tamara Celeste, the Home Buying Coach, is a real estate financial empowerment coach and the #1 bestselling author of Buy Homes Not Shoes (or other stuff) a Women’s Guide to Buying Her First Home. Tamara is the owner of Sweet Life Realty Group in West Palm Beach, Fl. Tamara has earned numerous real estate awards throughout her career such as Broker of the Year and Global Realtor of the Year from her Realtors Association. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and travelling to visit friends and exploring new countries. She also volunteers her time and currently sits on the Boards of The Sonoran Initiative, which is a non-profit based in Miami whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty among underprivileged youth and Pace Center for Girls in Fort Pierce FL, which is an intervention and educational program for at-risk girls.

Tamara Celeste, the Home Buying Coach, is a real estate financial empowerment coach and the #1 bestselling author of Buy Homes Not Shoes (or other stuff) a Women’s Guide to Buying Her First Home. Tamara is the owner of Sweet Life Realty Group in West Palm Beach, Fl. Tamara has earned numerous real estate awards throughout her career such as Broker of the Year and Global Realtor of the Year from her Realtors Association. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and travelling to visit friends and exploring new countries. She also volunteers her time and currently sits on the Boards of The Sonoran Initiative, which is a non-profit based in Miami whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty among underprivileged youth and Pace Center for Girls in Fort Pierce FL, which is an intervention and educational program for at-risk girls.

In this episode, Devi chats with Tamara Celeste about “Shifting Your Mindset from Sales to Service”, Tamara, the Home Buying Coach, is a real estate financial empowerment coach and the #1 bestselling author of Buy Homes Not Shoes (or other stuff) a Women’s Guide to Buying Her First Home. She coaches women who are looking to buy their first home or invest in real estate so that they feel comfortable and confident when starting the home buying investment process.  Tamara’s believes “Buying a home should be exciting and easy, not complicated or confusing”. Tamara also coaches female real estate agents to teach them how to grow their business and align their work with their passion. Tamara has always had a passion and a gift.  Her passion is for people; always expressing a genuine interest in getting to know the people she meets. Her gift is being able to talk to, and find a commonality with almost anyone. Tamara started her career on Wall Street after graduating from law school.  After almost a decade on Wall Street Tamara realized that she could never be fulfilled in a job unless she was making a difference.  Upon moving to Florida in 2006 she obtained her real estate license and finally found her passion.  Having joined real estate at a time when the market was tumbling she soon found her niche in short sales and became one of the top agents in her County serving others in their time of need and helping her clients navigate the long, arduous and complicated short sale process with dignity. Tamara is the owner of Sweet Life Realty Group in West Palm Beach, Fl.  Tamara has earned numerous real estate awards throughout her career such as Broker of the Year and Global Realtor of the Year from her Realtors Association.  In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and traveling to visit friends and exploring new countries.  She also volunteers her time and currently sits on the Boards of The Sonoran Initiative, which is a non-profit based in Miami whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty among underprivileged youth and Pace Center for Girls in Fort Pierce FL, which is an intervention and educational program for at-risk girls. Devi and Tamara discuss: Tamara’s inspirational and passionate journey from sales to service Tamara’s journey from Wall Street to living her passion Tamara’s experience in her shoe business Tamara’s journey through becoming a real estate agent What is a “short sale” Giving the opportunity to get out of a bad situation The shift from sales to service The difference between sales and service Buying homes, not shoes The transition from Real Estate Agent to Real Estate Broker How to make sure your clients are happy What to do when you get more money How to grow and sustain your business and your passion Keeping your motivation going Steps to getting your first investment property Buying the "right" property Getting into the market Real Estate as the safest investment Real Estate for entrepreneurs A good entry point into the market Benefits of shifting your mindset from sales to service Being genuine in your business The shift that will make the biggest difference Realizing that you are the "conduit" Sharing your gifts with the world and not holding it back  and more… Connect with Tamara @ www.tamaraceleste.com Book: “Buy Homes, Not Shoes”

Tamara Celeste, the Home Buying Coach, is a real estate financial empowerment coach and the #1 bestselling author of Buy Homes Not Shoes (or other stuff) a Women’s Guide to Buying Her First Home.      She coaches women who are looking to buy their first home or invest in real estate so that they feel comfortable and confident when starting the home buying investment process.  Tamara’s believes “Buying a home should be exciting and easy, not complicated or confusing”.   Tamara also coaches female real estate agents to teach them how to grow their business and align their work with their passion.   Tamara has always had a passion and a gift.  Her passion is for people; always expressing a genuine interest in getting to know the people she meets. Her gift is being able to talk to, and find a commonality with almost anyone. Tamara started her career on Wall Street after graduating from law school.  After almost a decade on Wall Street Tamara realized that she could never be fulfilled in a job unless she was making a difference.  Upon moving to Florida in 2006 she obtained her real estate license and finally found her passion.  Having joined real estate at a time when the market was tumbling she soon found her niche in short sales and became one of the top agents in her County serving others in their time of need and helping her clients navigate the long, arduous and complicated short sale process with dignity.   Tamara is the owner of Sweet Life Realty Group in West Palm Beach, Fl.  Tamara has earned numerous real estate awards throughout her career such as Broker of the Year and Global Realtor of the Year from her Realtors Association.  In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and travelling to visit friends and exploring new countries.  She also volunteers her time and currently sits on the Boards of The Sonoran Initiative, which is a non-profit based in Miami whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty among underprivileged youth and Pace Center for Girls in Fort Pierce FL, which is an intervention and educational program for at-risk girls.

Chris Hall is a powerful chatterbox. But he is also a talented human being, a cycling machine and also a warm-hearted guy.Last year he cycled 107km every day for 107 days to help the Pace Center (a ground-breaking children’s charity, that delivers a unique blend of specialist education and therapy to children with motor disorders like cerebral palsy).I watch him crushing that amazing challenge on Francis Cade videos and crossed his way during last year Tour de Flanders.In this episode I interviewed him, being overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, laughing and powerful spirit.Linking List:Chris Hall Rides: http://www.chrishallrides.com/Chris Hall Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3159702Pace Center: https://www.thepacecentre.org/The end of the #107for107: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6oBRkICLIIHelp me to fill the 2018 climbs sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qs_ubZdy0u_LPr53npWsFuGpCQ3qx303zXpJEEEFRpI/editHelp me interview Lance Armstrong: #lanceatbroomwagonA new Adventure. Going back to my first love. Climb mountains.But how to do it living in a flat city as Berlin is?That's Broom Wagon: how to train for climbing while riding in a flat city like Berlin.Voice by: CalamaroMusic by: Andrew Applepie (https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie)My contactswww.calamaro.cchello@calamaro.ccwww.twitter.com/readcalamarowww.instagram.com/calamaroccwww.spreaker.com/listencalamarowww.soundcloud.com/listencalamarowww.strava.com/athletes/2668270

Chris Hall is a powerful chatterbox. But he is also a talented human being, a cycling machine and also a warm-hearted guy.Last year he cycled 107km every day for 107 days to help the Pace Center (a ground-breaking children’s charity, that delivers a unique blend of specialist education and therapy to children with motor disorders like cerebral palsy).I watch him crushing that amazing challenge on Francis Cade videos and crossed his way during last year Tour de Flanders.In this episode I interviewed him, being overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, laughing and powerful spirit.Linking List:Chris Hall Rides: http://www.chrishallrides.com/Chris Hall Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3159702Pace Center: https://www.thepacecentre.org/The end of the #107for107: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6oBRkICLIIHelp me to fill the 2018 climbs sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qs_ubZdy0u_LPr53npWsFuGpCQ3qx303zXpJEEEFRpI/editHelp me interview Lance Armstrong: #lanceatbroomwagonA new Adventure. Going back to my first love. Climb mountains.But how to do it living in a flat city as Berlin is?That's Broom Wagon: how to train for climbing while riding in a flat city like Berlin.Voice by: CalamaroMusic by: Andrew Applepie (https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie)My contactswww.calamaro.cchello@calamaro.ccwww.twitter.com/readcalamarowww.instagram.com/calamaroccwww.spreaker.com/listencalamarowww.soundcloud.com/listencalamarowww.strava.com/athletes/2668270

This week's show is with Jason Goldberg, international Speaker, trainer, coach AND former rapper (he opened for the Wu-Tang Clan!) Jason is very passionate about community involvement. He is the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the PACE Center for Girls, Director of the Central Florida (Tony Robbins) Thanksgiving Basket Brigade which delivers Thanksgiving meals to over 600 families every year and serves on the advisory board for several local colleges including the nationally-ranked (#1 in Florida; #22 nationwide) Crummer Graduate School Leadership Advisory Board. He also happens to be one of my all time favourite guests on the show. In this show we had a ball exploring the link between creativity and play, and how you can use Jason's 3Cs to bring more creativity back into your life. What you'll learn from this episode: Calmness: Looking at everything that's going on for you right now, how can you slow down and allow yourself to settle down so you're not so caught up in a spiral of thought where you're taking it all so seriously? Calmness opens up the space for more consciousness... Consciousness: What's really going on in the situation? What else is it possible for you to be aware of? And the more conscious we are the more able we are to take the next step... Courage: This could be the courageousness to say no to things that aren't right for you, to speak your truth, to set boundaries… What would the most courage version of you do?  

Girls are making up a larger share of the juvenile justice system than ever before. One program that’s trying to address this issue is the PACE Center for Girls in Florida. 

Ann Marie Sorrell is the President and CEO of The Mosaic Group, a full service marketing, public relations and event management firm. Under Ann Marie’s leadership, The Mosaic Group have obtain contracts with many organizations including state agencies Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, nonprofits like Big Brothers Big Sisters, and corporate companies AECOM. Ann Marie received a BS degree in Healthcare Management from Florida A& M University and a MBA from Nova Southeastern University.  She is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College where she teaches Principles of Business, Small Business Management and Human Relations.  Ann Marie currently serves as a Board Member for the Paragon Foundation, Pace Center for Girls and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She also serves as the Chair for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She has held several leadership positions as a volunteer including the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Co-Chaired several committees with the Black Chamber of Commerce, Board Member and Secretary for Girls II Women for nine years, Committee Co-Chair for the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Junior Executive Membership Program and EWPB Membership Committee, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Ann Marie also volunteers her time speaking to students & building positive relationships, career development and entrepreneurship throughout Palm Beach County through programs like the Urban League Youth Programs, The Girls Leadership Institute, and Turning Point Academy. Ann Marie recently received the 2013 Caribbean American Community Change Maker Award. In 2010, she received the South Florida Business Leader Women Extraordinaire Award and was recognized by Success South Florida Magazine as one of the Top Leaders under 40. Ann Marie was also a 2007 Athena Award Finalist. http://nabwic.org/

Ann Marie Sorrell is the President and CEO of The Mosaic Group, a full service marketing, public relations and event management firm. Under Ann Marie's leadership, The Mosaic Group have obtain contracts with many organizations including state agencies Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, nonprofits like Big Brothers Big Sisters, and corporate companies AECOM. Ann Marie received a BS degree in Healthcare Management from Florida A& M University and a MBA from Nova Southeastern University.  She is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State College where she teaches Principles of Business, Small Business Management and Human Relations.  Ann Marie currently serves as a Board Member for the Paragon Foundation, Pace Center for Girls and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She also serves as the Chair for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She has held several leadership positions as a volunteer including the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Co-Chaired several committees with the Black Chamber of Commerce, Board Member and Secretary for Girls II Women for nine years, Committee Co-Chair for the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Junior Executive Membership Program and EWPB Membership Committee, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Ann Marie also volunteers her time speaking to students & building positive relationships, career development and entrepreneurship throughout Palm Beach County through programs like the Urban League Youth Programs, The Girls Leadership Institute, and Turning Point Academy. Ann Marie recently received the 2013 Caribbean American Community Change Maker Award. In 2010, she received the South Florida Business Leader Women Extraordinaire Award and was recognized by Success South Florida Magazine as one of the Top Leaders under 40. Ann Marie was also a 2007 Athena Award Finalist. http://nabwic.org/