Executive Council Representatives
The mission of the Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition is to develop healthcare emergency preparedness response and recovery capabilities through collaboration, training, and planning
Executive Council
The Executive Council is responsible for developing and approving an annual budget and work plan. The members of the Executive Council will also approve via vote the use and allocation of all Coalition funds.
The representatives for each chapter area will share information with the membership. The representatives will also share information from the membership with the Executive Council.
The representatives will determine funding allocations, priorities, and special projects for the Coalition. The Executive Council will provide input into the contractual deliverables and activities of the Coalition. The Executive Council will also be responsible for guidance and feedback to the direct service staff of the Coalition.
*Chair
**Co-Chair
First | Last | Organization | Organization Type | Representing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
*Sean | Alley | Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System | Hospital | Sarasota County |
Kelly | Ashworth | AdventHealth Sebring and Lake Placid | Hospital | Highlands County |
Jamie | Billingsley | Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (Sarasota) | Hospital | Sarasota County |
Tony | Camps | Collier County EMS | EMS | Collier County |
Adrian | Damms | Hendry County Emergency Management | Emergency Management | Hendry County |
Kelly | Eastman | AdventHealth Port Charlotte | Hospital | Charlotte County |
Tashawna | Gaines | Lee Health System | Hospital | Lee County |
**Ashlyn | Gamble | Charlotte County Emergency Management | Emergency Management | Charlotte County |
Kevin | Gingras | Sarasota County Emergency Management | Emergency Management | EM At-Large |
Ioannis "John" | Gountas | Florida Dept. of Health - Glades County | Public Health | Glades County |
Nichole | Hansen | Lee County Emergency Medical Services | EMS | Lee County |
Amy | Howard | Collier County Emergency Management | Emergency Management | Collier County |
Lorie | Jackson | Florida Dept. of Health - Highlands County | Public Health | Highlands County |
Anna | Kane | Florida Dept. of Health - Charlotte County | Public Health | Charlotte County |
David | Massey | Lee County Emergency Management | Emergency Management | Lee County |
Yamilet | Santana-Reyes | American Red Cross | Non-profit | Lee County |
Kathy | Selby | HCA Raulerson Hospital | Hospital | Okeechobee County |
Renee | Shipton | Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast | Long-Term Care | LTC At-Large |
Jennifer | Smith | NCH Healthcare System | Hospital | Collier County |
Diana | Tseneskos | Florida Gulf Coast University Emergency Management | University | Lee County |
Donna | Van Tol | Florida Dept. of Health - Collier County | Public Health | Collier County |
Vacant | TBD | TBD | EMS | EMS At-Large |
Become a Member
Benefits of joining the coalition:
- Partner with community stakeholders throughout the region on community plans and exercises to prepare and meet your agency’s regulatory requirements.
- Receive effective and timely updates and information from trusted public and private sources.
- Collaborate and network to develop relationships to leverage resources, share best practices, and meet organizational goals.
- Access to funding to support health and medical preparedness initiatives.
Members have the opportunity to participate in quarterly member meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, learn about various initiatives the coalition is working towards, and learn about upcoming trainings and tabletops.
Current Task Forces
Mental Health
Focused on the mental health needs of first responders and healthcare workers.
Upcoming Events
Gaps & Resources
Training & Exercises
A task force that carries out activities to meet our member needs.
Pediatric Care
Upcoming Events