
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

CHIEF KENNETH ALBANO
VICE CHAIR, LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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

MARIE MARINO
CHAIR, FAMILY HEALTH & WELL-BEING COMMITTEE
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

CINDY STUART
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CLERK OF COURT & COMPTROLLER

KAREN PEREZ
SCHOOL BOARD 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

JAMES WHITE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

DR. KATHLEEN HEIDE
CHAIR, YOUTH & GUN VIOLENCE COMMITTEE
PROFESSOR OF CRIMINOLOGY - COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL & COMMUNITY SCIENCES CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

REBECCA BACON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

CALVIN JOHNSON
CHIEF
CITY OF TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT

ALFRED VAN DUYNE
CAPTAIN
CITY OF PLANT CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

ERNEST M. CONEY, JR., EX OFFICIO
PRESIDENT & CEO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF TAMPA (CDC)