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Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services

MMBR Liaison: Meka Beacham

Board Type: Multi-Jurisdictional
Enabling Legislation:
Resolution No. 96-M-07 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on January 30, 1996. On November 12, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the resolution which increased the number of members from 20 to 30. On December 9, 1997, the Board adopted a resolution increasing the membership to 36.
Membership:
The Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services shall be comprised of 24 members and shall, whenever possible, be apportioned as follows: A) One (1) youth advocate. B) One (1) senior representative. C) One (1) physically challenged representative. D) One (1) representative who is a client spokesperson of the economically distressed. E) One (1) representative who is a spokesperson for minorities and women-owned businesses. F) Fifteen (15) at-large representatives, two (2) of whom may be members from the Florida Department of Children and Families. G) Four members shall be defined as "Members in Training"
Member Types:
  • 15 At Large Representative
  • 1 At Large Representative of Elder Interests
  • 1 Economically Distressed Spokesperson
  • 4 Member in Training
  • 1 Physically Challenged Representative
  • 1 Spokesperson for M/WBE
  • 1 Youth Advocate
Term Length: 3 Years
Term Of Office:
The membership of the panel shall be demographically representative of the population of Orange County reflecting ethnic, income, gender, and handicapped quotients.
Powers and Duties:
1. Evaluates, recommends and monitors Orange County's a allocation of funding to non-profit human service agencies. 2. Reviews needs assessment/targeted community studies and United Way panel recommendations in order to make funding recommendations. 3. Resolves agency appeals of funding recommendations. NOTE: Funding recommendations are forwarded to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners for final action.
Meetings:
Meets as needed.

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Contact Person:
Angela Chestang
Manager
Citizens' Commission for Children Division
(407) 836-6541

Last Revised: 1/15/2019

Member Name Member Type Term Expires
Jacqueleen M. Bido At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Michael Broadus At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Tyechia Carroll Brown Spokesperson for M/WBE 12/31/2026
Deborah Coffy Member in Training 12/31/2026
Isa Dora Dean At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Germayne Graham At Large Representative 12/31/2024
Danielle Garceau King At Large Representative 12/31/2026
(Melissa) Lauren Hallal Kirk At Large Representative 12/31/2025
Briana E. Lewis At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Artilla E. Martin Member in Training 12/31/2026
Sopi Mitil At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Michael Monarrez Puckett Member in Training 12/31/2026
Luis Nieves-Ruiz At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Jessica R. Pierre At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Yolette Olivier Pinder Economically Distressed Spokesperson 12/31/2024
Todd S. Russell At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Daphne Simmons Physically Challenged Representative 12/31/2025
Charlene Anne Stinard At Large Representative of Elder Interests 12/31/2024
Tiffany L. Tommasini At Large Representative 12/31/2026
Angela R. White-Jones At Large Representative 12/31/2026

At Large Representative
   (2 position)

Member in Training
   (1 position)

Youth Advocate
   (1 position)



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