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Paula Shell
President & CEO
pshell@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I whitewater rafted and camped under the stars the Grand Canyon for a week
Krissy Smith
Vice President of Programs
ksmith@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I put ketchup on everything!
Leanne gaudet
Senior Match Specialist
Bay County
lgaudet@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: Born and raised in England until I was 18. I came to the United States to attend college and became a citizen at age 33, so I am now a dual citizen of both countries!
Jennifer Harrington
Administrative Assistant
jharrington@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I am a member of the Society of Creative Anachronism-A not for profit group that pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture!
Lori Oswald
Development Director
loswald@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I played basketball all through high school and won state my senior year!
KIMI LIRETTE
Program Director
kimi@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I eat a cucumber or tomato every single morning for breakfast!
Ashley Wegner
Match Specialist
awegner@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I've danced in the Nutcracker Ballet
Katie Thompson
Match Specialist
Okaloosa/Walton Counties
kthompson@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I ran cross-country and track in college!
Cristen Hobbs
Match Specialist
chobbs@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I always do at least one headstand each day. It energizes me more than a cup of coffee!
Christy Myers
Leila Bennati
Match Specialist
Escambia County
lbennati@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree from FSU at the age of 19!
Amber Casart
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
acasart@bbbsnwfl.org
Fun fact: I once flew on a Blue Angel!
Madison Welch
Special Event Coordinator
Fun Fact: My first trip in an airplane ended with a skydive!
Niki Spears
Samantha Romero
Match Specialist
Fun Fact: I love the outdoors, gardening and my special needs dog
Jessica Powell
Kayley Smith
Match Specialist
Fun Fact: I love being outside, going to the beach, and traveling to new places!
Samantha Malone
Match Specialist
Fun Fact: I served as a co-author of a book on rare medical conditions.
Libby Saint Onge
Match Specialist
Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader for 8 years including being a cheer captain in college for two years!