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Health Foundation of South Florida, Miami, FL (2026)

02/03/2026

Last week, we were proud to celebrate Alecia Dillon, Chief Financial Officer of the Health Foundation of South Florida, as a 2026 CFO Awards Honoree recognized by the South Florida Business Journal.

This special evening honored financial leaders whose strategic vision, integrity, and leadership strengthen organizations across our region. Alecia was recognized for her exceptional stewardship, thoughtful financial leadership, and commitment to leveraging our resources to make a meaningful, lasting impact in our communities.
Alecia’s leadership is critical to advancing the Health Foundation’s mission and supporting healthier, stronger communities across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. We are grateful for her dedication, expertise, and steady guidance.

Congratulations, Alecia, on this well-d eserved recognition, and thank you to the South Florida Business Journal for highlighting nonprofit financial leadership.

01/28/2026

Welcome to the Board of Directors, Jennifer McCafferty-Fernandez, PhD, FACHE, BCPA! Jennifer is the Managing Partner at Critical Path Advisors, LLC, and a nationally respected healthcare and nonprofit executive. She brings more than 20 years of leadership across strategy, governance, compliance, research, and external affairs, as well as experience advancing systems that improve health outcomes for children and families.

“Jennifer is a trusted leader with a track record of driving mission-focused change across complex healthcare systems,” said Loreen Chant, President & CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. “Her expertise in pediatric health, advocacy, and systems-level strategy will strengthen our efforts to expand access to care and address the conditions that shape health and well-being across South Florida.”

Jennifer most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Nicklaus Children’s Health System , where she led major advocacy efforts around Medicaid funding, community health, and the social determinants of health. A board-certified healthcare leader and patient advocate, she brings a strong commitment to collaboration, equity, and measurable impact.

We’re honored to welcome Jennifer’s leadership and perspective as we continue advancing a healthier, more equitable South Florida.

01/27/2026

Welcome to our Board of Directors, Nicholas Duran! Nicholas is Executive Director of Medicaid Business Development at Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health® company, where he leads national strategies aligned with state Medicaid priorities. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare policy and public service, he brings a strong track record of building partnerships that advance access to care and strengthen community health systems.

“Nicholas brings an understanding of healthcare policy and a proven ability to work across the aisle to move real solutions forward,” said Loreen Chant, President & CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. “His leadership and commitment to collaboration will help accelerate our mission to improve access to care and advance health equity across South Florida.”

Nicholas previously served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, including leadership roles on the Health and Human Services and Appropriations Committees. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with community organizations, providers, and government leaders to support innovative, people-centered approaches to health and well-being.

We’re proud to welcome Nicholas’s voice and perspective to our Board as we continue strengthening community-driven systems of care across the region.

01/27/2026

Welcome to our Board of Directors, Matthew Bruno! With nearly 25 years of experience in commercial and corporate banking, he brings deep expertise in leadership, strategy, and community investment.

“Matthew’s experience in finance and his dedication to community leadership will be a tremendous asset to the Health Foundation,” said Loreen Chant, President & CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. “His perspective will help strengthen our efforts to expand opportunity, advance health equity, and improve well-being across South Florida.”

Matthew currently serves as South Florida State President at United Community Bank, where he leads commercial operations across the region. A trusted civic leader, he also serves on the boards of Centro Mater Foundation and Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation, and chairs the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

We are grateful for Matthew’s commitment to finance, community development, and early childhood systems, which will help strengthen our work across South Florida.

01/23/2026

With gratitude, we recognize Mike De Lucca, MHM, for his outstanding leadership and service to the Health Foundation of South Florida Board of Directors.

As a former Board Chair and President & CEO of the BRHPC - Broward Regional Health Planning Council , Mike has been a steady, thoughtful, and visionary leader, bringing together data, collaboration, and community commitment to help guide the Health Foundation’s impact across South Florida.

Mike’s relationship with us began with the Foundation’s first Community Health Needs Assessment, which helped set the priorities that continue to shape our work. Since then, he has championed a collaborative, evidence-based approach to improving health, one grounded in the belief that stronger systems and shared purpose lead to healthier communities.

What truly sets Mike apart is how personal this work is for him. His leadership reflects a commitment to improving the quality of life for all South Floridians, and that conviction has strengthened the Foundation’s ability to create lasting change across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.

Thank you, Mike, for your integrity, vision, and dedication to advancing community health. Your impact will continue to echo throughout South Florida for years to come.

01/22/2026

Today, we proudly recognize J. Everett Wilson, Esq., long time member of the Health Foundation of South Florida Board of Directors.

For nearly a decade, Everett has been a guiding force for the Health Foundation, serving as Board Chair, officer, and director, and bringing more than 30 years of healthcare, regulatory, business, finance, and legal expertise to our work. As Managing Partner of Miami office, Everett’s leadership has helped the Health Foundation navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape while keeping our mission front and center: advancing health equity and strengthening access to care for all.

Everett’s strategic counsel has been instrumental in shaping initiatives that promote a true culture of health across South Florida. His commitment to collaboration, accountability, and community impact has strengthened the Foundation’s ability to serve Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties with integrity and purpose.

Beyond the boardroom, Everett’s dedication to the healthcare sector and to charitable service reflects the values he brought to every decision and every discussion at the Foundation.

Thank you, Everett, for your years of leadership, insight, and unwavering commitment to improving health and opportunity for our communities. Your legacy will continue to guide our work forward.

01/21/2026

We extend our appreciation to Carol Fine, banking executive and valued member of the Health Foundation of South Florida Board of Directors, for her years of dedicated service.

Carol’s leadership has been rooted in a powerful belief: that lasting health equity is built from the ground up, by bringing quality care directly into neighborhoods and empowering people to take charge of their own health and future. Throughout her tenure, she championed a community-centered, collaborative approach that strengthened partnerships with institutions such as Jackson Health System and the University of Miami and expanded access to care where it is needed most.

Carol also played a key role in advancing innovative, patient-centered initiatives, including her work with the Black Maternal Health Collaborative, which piloted models that returned control and dignity to patients while delivering measurable, scalable outcomes for the healthcare system.

As Carol has so eloquently said, “I hope the outcome is not a temporary improvement but a durable and healthier way of life.” That vision has guided her service, and it will continue to shape the Health Foundation’s work for years to come.

Thank you, Carol, for your wisdom, dedication, and unwavering commitment to healthier, stronger communities across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. Your impact will be felt far beyond your term on our Board.

01/20/2026

The Health Foundation congratulates our community partner, University of Miami , on an exceptional football season.

This iteration of the college football playoff had a series of compelling, intersecting Miami stories. A storied coach that returned to restore greatness to his alma mater – a place where, as a player, he won two national championships and keeps cafecito on the ready. A quarterback who returned to his hometown to play against “The U”- his return was made all the more magical as he came back to the city he loves as the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner. Along the way, we learned of shared connections between the two men and we marveled at their grit and their vulnerabilities.

The improbable matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Championship game is a reminder of the power of belief to make individual dreams come true, the power of leadership to bring teams back to prominence, and the power of sport to unite communities.

We celebrate the achievement of Miami’s Mario Cristobal and Fernando Mendoza—and all of the families, friends, coaches, and true believers that made this historic season possible.

01/20/2026

A federal judge has ruled that Florida violated the constitutional rights of residents who were dropped from Medicaid after receiving notices that “border on the incomprehensible.”

This decision is a powerful reminder of something we see every day in our work across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties: access to healthcare is not just a policy issue; it is a matter of dignity, stability, and justice.

U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard made clear that people receiving family-related Medicaid coverage are among Florida’s most vulnerable residents. When they lose coverage because of confusing or inadequate notices, families lose more than insurance; they lose access to doctors, medications, preventive care, and the ability to stay healthy and secure.

At the Health Foundation of South Florida, we partner with community clinics, health systems, schools, and grassroots organizations to ensure families don’t fall through the cracks when systems fail them. From funding free and charitable clinics to supporting enrollment and navigation programs to advocating for clearer pathways to care, we are committed to making sure no one is left behind because of bureaucracy or broken communication.

This ruling reinforces what communities have long known: people deserve to understand their rights, their coverage, and their options, clearly, fairly, and compassionately.

Healthcare should never be lost because a form was confusing, a notice was unclear, or a family didn’t know where to turn.

We will continue to stand with our partners and communities to protect access to care and build a system that truly works for everyone.

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s powerful words:
“I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

At the Health Foundation of South Florida, this audacity fuels our mission.
We believe that access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, and economic opportunity is not a privilege; it is essential to dignity and well-being. Our work across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties is rooted in advancing health equity and strengthening the systems that allow individuals, families, and communities to thrive.

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by continuing the work, investing in communities, listening to lived experiences, and partnering with organizations that are creating lasting change.

May we all carry forward the courage to believe, and the commitment to act.

01/17/2026

We’re proud to share that Felicia Lopez-Walker, Director of Communications at the Health Foundation of South Florida, has joined the Board of Directors of Heart & Hand Outreach.

Heart & Hand Outreach is deeply rooted in Miami Gardens and committed to bridging the gap between need and opportunity for families and individuals across the community. Their people-centered approach focuses on strong community partnerships to uplift every voice and create pathways to stability, dignity, and well-being.

Felicia brings a passion for storytelling, impact-driven communications, and community engagement to this role, and we’re excited to see her leadership contribute to Heart & Hand’s continued growth and impact.

Congratulations, Felicia, and thank you for your continued commitment to serving our communities, on and off the Health Foundation’s campus.

01/16/2026

This week marked a powerful step forward for the health and well-being of children across Miami-Dade County.

The Children's Trust announced a nearly $26 million annual investment to significantly expand HealthConnect in Our Schools, bringing comprehensive physical and mental health services to 283 schools, serving Pre-K through 12th-grade students across public and charter schools.

For the first time in the program’s history, partner funders are helping strengthen and expand this work, and we are proud that the Health Foundation of South Florida is one of them. Together with United Way Miami, we are investing in mobile health units to bring care directly to students, helping remove barriers that too often prevent children from accessing the support they need.

This expanded model means more school nurses, mental health professionals, telehealth, mobile units, and preventive services, because when children are healthy, they can focus, show up, and succeed.

Health and education are connected. By delivering care where children learn and grow, this initiative is helping improve attendance, support mental wellness, manage chronic conditions, and ensure more students are ready to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

We are honored to partner with The Children’s Trust, United Way Miami, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida Department Jessie Trice Community Health System, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, healthcare providers, and community organizations to help build a healthier future for every child.

Thank you to all of our partners, providers, and community leaders who are making this vision a reality.
Read the full press release here: https://hfsf.org/the-childrens-trust-significantly-expands-comprehensive-school-based-health-services-to-pre-k-through-12th-grade-students-with-nearly-26-million-annual-investment/

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