Our Leadership (Board & Staff)

Guiding the Way: Meet Our Leadership Team

At Family Promise of Southeast Florida, our commitment to transforming lives is led by a team of dedicated individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a shared vision. Get to know the compassionate leaders steering our mission towards a brighter future.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders, professionals, and advocates who share a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families facing homelessness. Learn more about the individuals guiding our strategic direction and governance.

Rick Giles

Board President

President of Giles Capital Group, LLC

Diego Montoya

Board Vice President

Analyst at Guardian Business Lending Services

Stuart Barlow

Treasurer

Chief Accounting Officer and Group Treasurer for Opna Bio SA

Taylor Materio

Board Member

Director Of Development Historical Society of Palm Beach

Collin Adams

Board Member

General Manager – Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa

Deborah Cartwright-Clough

Board Member

Director of QI/QA, Hospital Without Walls Home Funeral Director, Brown’s Funeral Home

Roy Squillario

Board Member
President of
PROSOLVIX Consulting, LLC

Murry Stegelmann

Honorary Board Member
Managing Member of
Kilimanjaro Advisors, LLC

Our Dedicated Staff Members

Our staff has a vast understanding of mental health and social work components, and are the heartbeat of Family Promise. With backgrounds in social work, counseling, and various fields, they bring a wealth of experience and compassion to their roles. Meet the individuals working tirelessly to provide support, guidance, and care to families in need.

Jennifer Raymond

Executive Director
(MS, LMHC-QS, ACS, NCC)
(561) 699-5100

Jennifer graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health. Mrs. Raymond is credentialed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as National Certified Counselor. Her area of focus is trauma counseling with families experiencing homelessness. She has over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit industry.

Some of Mrs. Raymond’s experience include Family Prevention Advocate, Volunteer Recruiter (American Red Cross), Mental Health Counselor and Organizational Management Consultant. Many of her career accomplishments have been creating statewide curriculums in the area of positive reinforcement, family trauma and grief counseling. In 2015, she developed the CARE program (Clinical Assessment Referral and Evaluation) for Family Promise SPBC. This program provides biopsychosocial assessments and counseling a well as assisting the families in bridging the gap to services within Palm Beach County.

Mrs. Raymond is passionate about assisting situational homeless families throughout Palm Beach County as well as the families we uplift and support daily.

Jocelyn Bermudez

Development Manager
(MFA)
(561) 376-1261

Jocelyn Bermudez is a local South Floridian and dynamic professional with over a decade of experience in marketing and development. An alumna of Emerson College and Florida Atlantic University, Jocelyn has utilized her writing and interpersonal skills to assist in fundraising, event planning, and marketing for the benefit of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals struggling with substance abuse.

Having seen the rising rates of homelessness in the South Florida area and driven by her family values, Jocelyn is committed to utilizing her skillset to be a part of creating change in local communities through the growth and development of Family Promise’s mission.

Brianna Beaver

South Palm Beach County Program Manager
(MSW)
(561) 306-3696

As Program Manager, Brianna, oversees our Road to Independence program and our Transitional Housing program. She started with Family Promise SPBC as a social work intern and upon graduation accepted the position of Transitional Case Manager. Brianna assists families with finding housing and accessing needed resources as they move into long-term sustainability.

Brianna became interested in social work while growing up in the South Chicago area. Brianna earned her Bachelor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University (Honors: cum laude).

Christina Raymond

Broward County Program Manager (MSW)
(561) 866-4172

As the Broward County Program Manager, Christina oversees Family Promise of Southeast Florida’s Road to Independence and transitional housing programs in Broward County. Christina has volunteered for Family Promise of Southeast Florida for over a decade, and reengaged with Family Promise as a Social Work Intern while completing her master’s degree. Christina assists families with securing housing, as well as accessing resources, so they are able to transition into long term sustainability.

Christina became interested in social work while growing up in Palm Beach County. She received her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Florida Atlantic University, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of West Florida.

Raquel Dominguez

West Palm Beach Program Manager (BS)

Raquel earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Walden University. She has experience working with resettlement agencies and nonprofit organizations, supporting refugee communities and individuals experiencing homelessness and substance abuse. Raquel is passionate about social justice and is dedicated to helping individuals overcome systemic barriers by connecting them with essential services to foster self-sufficiency.

Her experience includes case management for reunification services at Fort Bliss Emergency Shelter for unaccompanied children with CLJ Consulting, as well as intensive case management for refugee resettlement services in St. Petersburg (PC Community) and Miami (CASIC Community) with Gulf Coast JFCS.

Daniela Valencia

Office Administrator
(561) 251-6506

Daniela Valencia was born in Colombia and raised in South Florida. She attended Palm Beach State College for accounting. Daniela comes from strong family values. At an early age, she worked with physically challenged children and understood the importance of compassion and patience. Daniela’s life passions are roller-skating, hiking/ camping, traveling, and spending quality time with family. Over the past five years, Daniela has worked in various capacities as it relates to office administration, sales, and public communication.

Maura Andres

Office/Volunteer Coordinator (561) 376-1399

Maura Andres was born in Guatemala and raised in Florida. Maura was raised by her grandmother with strong values and a desire to care for others. At an early age, she began volunteering with non-profit agencies and churches that helped families in need. This ultimately led her to work in the field of social work for the past 26 years. Because Maura speaks Q’anjob’al, a native language from Guatemala, she was able to help translate for doctors, in court houses, immigration interviews, and so on. Maura’s hobbies are going to the gym, traveling, hiking, watching shows and spending quality time with her children and her dogs.

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Make a Difference in Your Community

At Family Promise of Southeast Florida, volunteers are the heart of our mission. By giving your time and talents, you help provide essential support to families experiencing homelessness. Whether you can assist with meal preparation, mentoring, administrative tasks, or special events, your involvement will have a profound impact. Sign up today and join a dedicated community committed to making a difference.

Thank you for your willingness to help!