All of the Board Members below have served in their current positions since December 2004.

Manuel E. Menendez, III
President of the Board
Executive Director

Master’s in mental health counseling and over 15 years experience in owning and operating health care businesses and other businesses throughout South Florida. Mr. Menendez enjoys the reputation of a successful entrepreneur and business man in South Florida and is known for his quality programs and companies. He is also experienced in financial and business management.

Angel L. Jungera, Psy.D.
Co-Vice President of the Board
Executive Vice President

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology with 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse. Experience includes program development and consultation; mental health assessment and treatment; outpatient and residential programming; child, adolescent, adult, and family services; administration; operations; policy development; risk management; marketing, and public relations. Serves on and chairs various mental health committees and boards.

Eduardo Lacasa, Esq.
Co-Vice President of the Board
Chief Operating Officer

Juris Doctorate in Law with 15 years experience in litigation, health care, administrative and corporate law working for Ruden, McClosky, et.al. Owns and operates multiple companies throughout South Florida. Is the current chairperson for the Boxing Commission of Florida and has served on numerous boards throughout the State. Experienced in contract development, negotiations, policy development, regulatory compliance, litigation and risk management.

Leslie Lynch, M.S., Director
Secretary of the Board
Administrative Director

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with 14 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse. Experience includes program development and consultation; mental health assessment and treatment; outpatient and residential programming; child, adolescent, adult, and family services; administration; billing; records compliance, monitoring, and auditing. Currently serves on several committees throughout South Florida.

Vivian Demille, Esq., Director
Treasurer of the Board
Chief Financial Officer

Juris Doctorate in Law with 10 years experience in executive management of a wide variety of mental health, social service and criminal justice programs, as well as other businesses. Experience in financial planning and management, contract development and negotiations, policy development, human resources, quality improvement, regulatory compliance and risk management. Additionally operated a law practice in South Florida for 5 years.



 

 
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