Meet the Staff
Karen Govern, Executive Director
Miriam Pereira, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Connor Nehls, Program Coordinator
Cayla Childs, Director of Communications & Special Initiatives
Rachael Johnston, Events & Marketing Manager
Caroline Randall, Office Manager
Matthew Walzer, Communications Specialist
Erika Maribona, Creative Specialist
Hannah Kandel, Administrative Assistant
Trailblazer Academy Staff
Madison McNally, Program Director
Halley Kretschmer, Employment Specialist
Jason Blount, Academy Program Specialist
Nancy Ross, Individual Academy Plan (IAP) Specialist
Andrew Baijnath, Instructor
Woodly Charles, Instructor
Martin Del Hierro, Instructor
Karla Faxas, Instructor
Mary Mitchell, Instructor
Cornelius Mason, Jr. Trailblazers Instructor
Francesca MacAlister, Instructor
Alexi Mata, Instructor
About Us
The STARability Foundation strives to shine light on ability not disability. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization, registration #CH172. A copy of STARability Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs at 1-800-435-7352 or visit freshfromflorida.com.
