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    Shala Edwards

    Founder & Executive Director

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    Angel Diaz

    Program Assitant

Meet Our Board

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    LaDonna Corbin

    Frances Mack Intermediate School

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    Laura Moss

    County Commissioner

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    Jalecia Chambers

    Delta / Oceanside Rotary

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    Dr. Latia Ilyadis

    Island Health Concierge Medicine

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    Brooke Hall

    Tykes & Teens

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    Tosha Jones

    School District of Indian River County

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    Holly Allen

    Skyborne Airline Academy

Consultants & Creative Partners

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Abigail Hintzen

Strategic Human Resources Consultant & People Operations Partner

Provides strategic HR consulting, compliance guidance, and people operations support to strengthen organizational effectiveness and support TCGC’s mission.

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Deandra Cargill

Human Services Program Specialist

Provides program support, family outreach, resource coordination, and administrative assistance to help connect TCGC girls and families with services and opportunities while supporting the successful delivery of TCGC programs.

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Kacey Smith

Academic Coach (Vero Beach High School)

Leads TCGC’s on-campus programming at Vero Beach High School, providing academic support, mentorship, and engaging activities that help students grow in confidence, leadership, and personal development.

Community Advisors

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    Bill Penney

    Marine Bank

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    John Tompkins

    Warren Capital

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    Frank Isele

    Indian River County Hospital District

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    Carol Ludwig

    Center for Spiritual Care

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    Pat Knipper

    Community Advocate