Hero To A Child Board of Directors
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Mary Jones, Pres.
1/19 - Present
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Laurie Meggesin, VP
1/22 - Present
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2nd Vice President
1/23 - Present
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Buthaina Abedrabbu, Tres.
1/24 - Present
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Emily Everson, Sec.
1/23 - Present
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Rachel Barrett
1/26 - Present
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Anna Brumbaugh
1/23 - Present
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Elaine Calello
1/26 - Present
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Wayne Croushorn
1/26 - Present
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Robin Davidov
1/24 - Present
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Lindsey DeCollibus-O'Donnell
1/25 - Present
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Moriah Harris
1/25 - Present
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Tonja Maple
1/26 - Present
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Lauren Rubenstein
1/26 - Present
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Larnelle Scott
1/26 - Present
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Danna Spenceley
1/24 - Present
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Dylan Wahl
1/24 - Present
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Paulette White
1/23 - Present
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Andy Zolper
1/22 - Present
Hero To A Child Staff
Tawnee Walling
Program Director
TawneeW@herotoachild.org
Heather Reuscher
Director of Development
HeatherR@herotoachild.org
Erin Authier-Lohr
Executive Director
ErinA@herotoachild.org
Tammie McQueeney
Dog Handler/Admin
TammieM@herotoachild.org
Courthouse Facility Dog: Polar
In November 2024, Hero To A Child introduced our newest and furriest team member—Polar, the first Courthouse Facility Dog serving Florida's 6th Judicial Circuit. Specially trained by Canine Companions Inc., Polar provides calmness, comfort, and emotional support to children and youth navigating the court system due to abuse or neglect. Whether he is sitting beside a child during a difficult court appearance or offering moments of reassurance after a forensic interview, Polar plays a vital role in helping young people feel safe, heard, and supported.