About
In late 2006, a small group of friends, with a wealth of community volunteer experience, came together in an effort to understand the unmet needs of children in foster care.
During a 15 month process of research and review, the Foundation for Foster Children’s founding board of directors conducted extensive research to determine the unmet needs of foster children in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. As a result, the Foundation for Foster Children concluded:
- The Foundation’s initial focus will address normalcy and the educational needs of foster children
- The Foundation will function in a facilitator-type role, bringing together community organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of foster children.
- The Foundation is committed to raising awareness and support for foster children in the tri-county area through collaborative leadership between the public and private sectors
In September 2007, the Foundation for Foster Children was created. The mission of the Foundation for Foster Children is to enrich the lives of children placed in foster care due to abuse and neglect by providing opportunities that nurture their ability to succeed both as individuals and contributing members of our community.
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Michelle is a lifelong resident of Orlando. She spent 13 years in leadership roles with the Junior League of Greater Orlando, serving in the capacity of Vice President twice…
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Laura currently serves on the Board of Visitors and Alumni for Lake Highland Preparatory School, the Governing Board for the ATHENA PowerLink Program…
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Alana Brenner was appointed Orlando City Clerk by Mayor Buddy Dyer on June 1, 2004. In that capacity, she serves as the corporate secretary for the City…
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Kelly Carline is the Tax Director for Universal Orlando. Prior to joining Universal, she was a tax consultant…
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Amy currently serves on the Booster Club Board at the Lake Highland Preparatory School and was responsible for running LHP’s 2011 Fall Fundraiser…
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Megan is an Orlando native. She went to Clemson University to earn her degree in Marketing. Upon leaving college, she returned to Orlando and worked in Human Resources for 4 years…
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Kate is the assistant publisher of Orange Appeal magazine, a leading local magazine dedicated to women. She works alongside her mom, Christi, who started the publication in 2008…
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Leigh Ann is currently serving as Treasurer for Summit Church. She is on the Board of Directors for J4, Nine 12 and Grace Medical Home. Leigh Ann has formally served…
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Sandy Hostetter, President of CNLBank, Central Florida has over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry…
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Don, a trained pharmacist with over 30 years of pharmacy operating experience and leadership, has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AcariaHealth, a leading national specialty pharmacy company since March 2011…
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Cindi Kopelman is the past president of Shepherd’s Hope, Inc. a nonprofit, faith-based organization operating free medical clinics for the working poor utilizing an all-volunteer health care staff…
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Lara has been affiliated with Habitat for Humanity and American Cancer Society. As an active member of the Junior League of Greater Orlando, Lara led efforts…
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A native of St. Louis, Andrea Rosser attended William Woods University before relocating to Orlando in 2005 to attend Barry University School of Law…
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Shana is originally from Houston, Texas and received a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida…
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Hernan Tagliani is one of the leading experts on Hispanic marketing. He knows exactly how to capitalize on this escalating market and get his clients the highest return on their investment…
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Evelyn Wilson, President of Evelyn Wilson Inc. has over 16 years of experience in Human Resources. Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Evelyn was Senior Vice President…
