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Vice President of Development and Philanthropy Roger Brown is a seasoned educational leader and community advocate with more than two decades of experience supporting children, families, and schools across Central Florida and beyond. He began his career as a teacher in Central Florida and grew into roles as a Curriculum Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal, experiences that shaped his strong belief in inclusive education and the power of connected school communities. Ro

A volunteer Board of Directors governs UCP of Central Florida. The Board of Directors provides fiduciary and legal oversight over the organization and helps secure the resources necessary to advance UCP’s mission. The basic responsibilities of the Agency's Board of Directors include: POLICY SETTING | MARKETING/PUBLIC AWARENESS | FISCAL MANAGEMENT | RISK MANAGEMENT | ADVOCACY. The board members are successful community and/or business leaders who are looking to give back in a

Danielle Waters is the Speech Therapy Clinical Advisor at UCP! She is the best person if you think you have a student in need of...

Director of Family and Child Support Services Dr. Wendy Thomson serves as the Director of Family and Child Support Services of UCP of Central Florida. She has served in the areas of mental health in the Central Florida area for over 30 years, focusing on early intervention and child development. She holds an Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies from Nova Southeastern University and is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked in the areas of foster care, de

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM (K-12) Dr. Karyn Hawkins-Scott joined the Core Leadership team at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. Dr....

Director of Human Resources Lisa Klumb has been a key member of the UCP of Central Florida Human Resources team since 2009. With over 25 years of experience in human resources, she is recognized for her expertise in employee relations, staffing, onboarding, and organizational support. Before joining UCP, Lisa managed a staffing company, led a staffing program for a pharmaceutical organization, and served as Recruiting and Retention Manager for a large engineering firm, where

DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC OPERATIONS Maria Caban joined UCP of Central Florida in 2004 and brings more than 21 years of leadership experience to her role as  Director of Therapeutic Operations.   With a diploma in Business Management, she works closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen agency-wide operations, enhance therapy services, and support sustainable capacity growth. Throughout her tenure, Maria has been committed to improving organizational systems and e

Vice President of Clinical Therapy Services Irma J. Rosa-Cains , PT, DPT, is the Vice President of Clinical Therapy Practices and Site Coordinator for Clinical Education at UCP of Central Florida.   With more than 35 years of experience in pediatric rehabilitation, she has been instrumental in expanding the agency’s therapy services from just three therapists to over ninety providers across eight campuses. She earned her degree in physical therapy  from the University of Puer

Vice President of Finance Sonia Robles-  is an accomplished finance executive with nearly three decades of progressive experience in nonprofit, education, healthcare, and corporate environments. She currently serves as the  Vice President of Finance at UCP of Central Florida , where she oversees financial strategy, budgeting, audits, cash flow, and compliance for a multi-campus organization supporting children and families with disabilities. Since joining UCP in 2016, Sonia h