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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)