The CBC Alliance has approximately 25 members that represent a diversity Of agencies, entities and individuals who are involved with or knowledgeable about the child welfare system. Prospective members may be nominated or apply without nomination by submitting the required forms to the CBC Alliance Executive Director. The Membership Committee reviews all applications and attached CVs and makes recommendations to the CBC Alliance regarding the applicant’s qualifications. The board then votes on whether to elect the prospective member to the board. Please note that no member, except for mandated members, may receive payment for contractual services from DCF or Our Kids.
Board Membership
Executive Board
Allison Schild
2022 Vice-Chair - Thriving Mind
Bryttany Stringer- Hollman
Executive Director - Miami-Dade County CBC Alliance
Alexsa Leto
2022 Board Chair -16th Circuit Guardian Ad LitemMember Selection
| Member Names | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Jessica Allen | 11th Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program |
| Heather Winters | Jewish Community Services |
| Mayte Capo | Florida International University |
| Ruth Ramirez | The Miami Foundation |
| Maritza Moreno | Community Advocate |
| Kele Stewart | University of Miami |
| Natalia Giordano | Florida International University- Department of Social Work |
| Candice Maze | Florida Foster Care Review |
| Morris Copeland | Juvenile Services Department |
| Maria Hernandez | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Lori Jordahl | Florida Department of Health |
| Gilda Ferradaz | Florida Department of Children and Families |
| Denise Sasiain | South Florida Foster Parent Association |
| Ernie Martinez | Push to Open |
| Rudy Bustamante | Magic Waste Management |
| Jason E. Dimitris | 11th Circuit Dependency Court Judge |
| Sharon Langer | Disabilities Independence Group |
| Amanda Gorski | The Children’s Trust |
| Lisa Fowler | Foster Parent Advocate |
| Margaret Julien | Regional Counsel |
| Francesco Duberli | Survivor's Pathway |
| Michelle ALvarez-Barakat | 11th Circuit Dependency Court Judge |
Member Obligations
CBC Alliance members are expected to meet the following minimum requirements:
Attend and participate in all scheduled monthly CBC Alliance meetings. Attendance is MANDATORY unless otherwise notified
Serve on a minimum of one committee and attend all scheduled meetings of that committee
Review all CBC Alliance-related information and documentation provided and respond as necessary
Participate in CBC Alliance-related activities and events
Advocate in the community on behalf of the CBC Alliance and its endeavors
Member Terms
Designated mandated members are not term limited; however, individuals from the designated agency may be substituted. All other members shall serve for either two years or three years, depending on the term for which the member is elected. A member may only serve a maximum of two full consecutive terms. Terms run through December 31st of the calendar year, irrespective of the date of appointment to the CBC Alliance. If a member serves two consecutive terms, a two-year layoff period will be required before a new application for membership may be considered.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:
Bryttany Stringer
CBC Alliance Executive Director
Bryttany.StringerCBC@gmail.com
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