Our Chapter 

Our Staff
Board of Directors

Laura Zebersky

Board Chair

Jazwares

Eugene Frenkel

Vice Chair

Legacy Wealth Group

Karen Ford

Treasurer

Bacardi

Jennifer Barnes

Medtronic

Caitlin Beck Stella

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Southwest Florida Advisory Board

Erin Dever

Office of U.S. Senator Rick Scott

Pam Blackwell

First Horizon

Lianne Caruso

Caruso Homes

Michele Eddy

Community Volunteer

Theresa Fletcher

Hotwire Communications
Suncoast Advisory Board

Nick Owens

Chair

POP Yachts & POP RVs

Sherra Fritz

WWSB ABC 7

Terri Klauber

Michael's on East

Luke Nicholas

Mariner Wealth Advisors

Phil Mancini

Michael's on East
Tampa Bay Advisory Board

Gary Godsey

Immediate Past Chair

Stream Realty

Ted Abrams

Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company

Amanda Beauvais

L’Oreal USA

Marcus Fernandez

Kinney, Fernandez and Boire, PA
Medical Advisory Council

Dr. Laura D'Addese

Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Dr. Joanna Davis

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Specialist

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Health System

Dr. Maggie Fader

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Nicklaus Children's Hospital/Kidz Medical Group

Media Center

Tiago

News Releases

View our latest news releases to learn about major wish-granting events, new sponsorships, campaigns and other news 

Angelina

In the News and Blogs

Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs and other media often tell stories about wishes. 

Wish kid Nicole

Media Kit

Access background information about Make-A-Wish, our history, accomplishments, creative assets and more. 

Managing Our Funds 

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida finances its endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. Make-A-Wish does not solicit funds by telephone and receives no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. The chapter's financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 

Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in a career or internship with Make-A-Wish, check out our current open positions. 

Learn more about our Careers & Internships.

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