Helping Every Youth Find Their Future

MISSION

We create supportive communities where youth and families achieve self-sufficiency.

At Handy, we believe that when we create lasting positive change for our youth, we change our future. Since 1985, we’ve transformed the lives of over 50,000 at-promise youth and their families by empowering them to take control of their own narratives and create a better future for themselves.

Allies From All Walks Of Life

From the first moment a youth experiences Handy, they are met with unconditional love and empathy from a team of people who genuinely cares for their well-being. Through a level of understanding and shared experience, we are able to fulfill each youth’s most basic needs.

Our Management Team

Executive Committee

Michael Wild

Board Chair
WFP Law, CEO

Philip DeBiasi

Immediate Past Chair
Intero Group, CEO

Paul Minoff

Vice Chair
CATIC Commercial, VP & Commercial Sales Manager

Lina Nageondelestang

Secretary
DPR Construction, Talent Partner

Shea Smith

Vice Chair
Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs

Adam Spiegel

Treasurer
BDO, Tax Partner

Kathleen Thomsen

Vice Chair
Kathleen Thomsen Consulting, Owner

Aaron Weeks

Board Member
Miami-Dade County DTPW

Dan Young

Board Member
Young Consulting Group, CEO

Board of Directors

Julie Blackmore

Board Member
Holland & Knight, Partner

Charmaine Borda

Board Member
Blue Couch, CEO

Nisha Deshmukh

Board Member
Ghost Tree Capital, Head of Marketing & Investor Relations

Stephanie Fortune

Board Member
Fortune Consulting, CEO

Andre Gonzalez

Board Member
Bank of America, Private Client Advisor

Ashley Hays

Board Member
SouthState Bank, SVP/Portfolio Manager

Teri Kaye

Board Member
Cohnreznick, Partner in Charge

Katie Masucci

Board Member
VP, Wealth Management, Northern Trust

Todd Kirkpatrick

Board Member
Whitaker Real Estate, Partner

Malcolm MacInnes

Board Member
MGM General Contracting, CEO

Ricardo Moncada

Board Member
RMS Consultant, CEO

Melissa Shiff

Board Member
Shiff Construction, Vice President

Marc Spoto

Board Member
JMA Group, AVP Marketing

Michelle Sweet

Board Member
Centennial Bank, Vice President

Dan Wobby

Board Member
Moss Construction, CFO

Andrew Wong

Board Member
Comerica Bank, Senior Vice President

Kevin Worrell

Board Member
Hypower, CFO

Elaine Appel

Emeritus
Community Advocate

Marsha Levy

Emeritus
Community Advocate

OUR IMPACT

Leading a Legacy of Change

When we empower our youth to take control of their own narratives, they aren’t just changing one life, they are creating meaningful change that will last far beyond their lifetimes. An outcome that ripples into a new generation of outcomes, becoming the rule rather than the exception.

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HANDY SCHOLARS
GRADUATE COLLEGE (Compared To About 3% Nationally For The Same Population Of Youth)
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RISKY BEHAVIOR
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Handy high school
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IMPACT & FINANCIAL REPORTS

Transparency For a Brighter Future

GET INVOLVED

You Can Make a Difference

Every donation, resource, and volunteer makes an exponential positive impact on the lives of our youth. From wishlists to sponsorships, learn about all the ways to support Handy year-round.