President, Jennifer Schneider <photo>

• Employed as a Program Director at Children's Home Society of Florida
• BS from Tulane University; Masters in Social Work from Barry University
• LCSW with experience in children's mental health, residential services for teens and teen parents, and prevention and early intervention services for children and families
• Past chair of the Advocacy Committee of PBCCC
• Past board member of the Child Advocacy Board of Palm Beach County

Vice President, Jennifer Melvin <photo>

• Employed as Associate Director of Programs at Hearts and Hope, Inc.
• LCSW with a background in mental health and years of experience providing clinical and supportive services to children, teens and families
• Certified as a Trauma & Loss Specialist, Certified Bereavement Facilitator and Certified in Thanatology- the study of Death, Dying and Bereavement
• Private Practice- Supporting the Bereaved~ all ages through life transitions
• Board Member of ADEC (the Association for Death Education and Counseling)

Secretary, Andrea Raasch <photo>

• Employed as the Licensed Clinical Director of Therapeutic Foster Care at Camelot Community Care, Inc
• BA from University of Alabama, MSW from Barry University
• Worked with children and families in the community for more than 12 years in various capacities, including community-based, in-patient psychiatric, home-based, and private practice settings. 
• Played a role in the planning and implementation of two of our largest conferences and has received recognition in the community for her commitment to children and the field in general.
• First President of PBCCC after the merge took place between PBCJA and CANPTF, and has since remained an active board and general member. 

Treasurer, Angela Harper <photo>

• Employed as Mental Health Coordinator Palm Beach County Head Start
• BSBA in Business Administration from the University of Hartford, Bloomfield, CT
• MA in Counseling from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT.
• LMHC, CAP, NCC, CCMHC with 10 years of experience working with clients with severe co-occurring disorders in clinics and residential treatment facilities.
• Expertise in the areas of mental health and substance abuse.
• Chair of the District 9 Area Managed Care Behavioral Forum.
• President and founder of Carpe Diem Counseling & Wellness Services, Loxahatchee, FL.

President Emeritus, Eva Nowakowski <photo>

• Employed as Program Director of the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Barry University School of Social Work
• PhD in Social Work, LCSW, Master in Public Health, BS Psychology
• Taught Research Methods and Human Behavior in two South Florida Universities
• Research interests include family violence, program evaluation and community action
• Past board member of the Child Advocacy Board of Palm Beach County
• Past Vice President (2004-2006) and past President (2006-2008) of the Palm Beach County Coalition for Children

Director, Margaret Bagley <photo>

• Employed as Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc.
• Masters degree in Non Profit Management, FAU; Bachelor in Health Administration, FAU
• Certified Business Manager (CBM) - Association of Professionals in Business Management
• Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) – Society for Human Resource Management
• Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board - Secretary since 2007
• Member Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Palm Beach Chapter
• Past Vice President of the Child Advocacy Board of Palm Beach County
• Over 30 years of nonprofit experience

Director, Samantha Corrington <photo>

Director, Ruth Walerstein <photo>

• Employed as Disability Services Coordinator for Palm Beach County Head Start
• Received an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts, at Nassau Community College in Garden City, N.Y. 
• Received a B.S. degree in Special Education from the College of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y. 
• State of Florida certified to teach Varying Exceptionalities (VE) for grades k-12
• Employment in the field of Special Education working with adults, and all ages of children in a variety of settings for 30 years
• Won State, Regional and National Head Start awards twice and several other awards and commendations for her work
• Has been a member of FDLRS Advisory Committee, FGP/Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee, CSC Equipment Committee, PBC Coalition for Children, and Pre-school Interagency Council 
• Hobbies include "Clowning Around," face painting and photography

Director, Cassandra Wilbanks <photo>

• Employed as Educational Coordinator at Palm Beach Community College
• Masters in Early Childhood Education, BS in Psychology
• Has taught Early Childhood courses for over 10 years
• Board member for the Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) of the Palm Beaches
• Past board member of Child Advocacy Board of Palm Beach County