Leadership Council
Meet the dedicated individuals who drive our non-profit organization forward with passion and purpose
Our council members bring diverse expertise and experiences to their roles, ensuring strategic guidance and impactful decision-making. From visionary leaders to compassionate advocates, each member plays a vital role in advancing our mission and serving our community. Explore their profiles below to learn more about the talented individuals shaping the future of our organization.
JULIANNE M. HOLT
CHAIR, LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER (RETIRED)
ROB STALEY
CHIEF
CITY OF TEMPLE TERRACE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GWENDOLYN "GWEN" MYERS
COMMISSIONER
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUSAN “SUZY” LOPEZ
STATE ATTORNEY
THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Lisa B. McLean
PUBLIC DEFENDER
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
MARIE MARINO
CHAIR, FAMILY HEALTH & WELL-BEING COMMITTEE
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
CINDY STUART
VICE-CHAIR OF LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
KAREN PEREZ
SCHOOL BOARD VICE-CHAIR
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MARVIN JOHNSON
CAPTAIN
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
GINA JUSTICE
CHAIR, POLICY & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
COURT ADMINISTRATOR THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
VICTOR CRIST
CLERK OF COURTS AND COMPTROLLER
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT & COMPTROLLER
DR. KATHLEEN HEIDE
CHAIR, YOUTH & GUN VIOLENCE COMMITTEE
PROFESSOR OF CRIMINOLOGY IN THE USF COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
REBECCA BACON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
BRYAN HILL
CAPTAIN
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ALFRED VAN DUYNE
CAPTAIN
CITY OF PLANT CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
ERNEST M. CONEY, JR., EX OFFICIO
PRESIDENT & CEO
CORPORATIONS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES OF TAMPA INC.