Has worked in the child welfare system while pursuing licensure, and then began working in a clinical setting. Tina is tenacious, determined and generous. Currently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and completed Qualified Supervisor training to assist other Social Workers who are working towards licensure. Tina attended University of Central Florida and attained a Bachelor and MasterвЂ™s degree in Social Work. In her current role as the CHRO at Meridian, she oversees the human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. She has over 12 years of experience in all things HR, and 18 years of customer service, working in various industry from education, juvenile detention centers to the cannabis market.Дale recently joined the Meridian family as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She is an accomplished HR leader that values people and helping them thrive. Dale happily found herself assisting the HR department which eventually led her to being the bridge to building the employee-employer relationship in the workplace, something she really enjoys. Elizabeth) has worked in the healthcare industry for over 10 years, starting out as a receptionist, HR coordinator, then eventually HR manager.

After working a few years in HR, Dale earned her degree in MS in 2017 from Nova Southeastern University in Human Resources Management. Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources OfficerДale earned her degree from Barry University with a BS in Health Service Administration in 2015. Lauren is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. In her current role as the Chief Operating Officer at Meridian, she oversees medical services, primary care, and support services and ensures the effective operation of these programs. Lauren's roles entailed: regulatory compliance, identifying opportunities and risk mitigation strategies, developing quality improvement plans, working closely with program managers to achieve key performance measures, and evaluating clinical care to ensure the best possible client outcomes. She first served as Meridian's Chief Performance Officer (CPO). Lauren has worked in the mental healthcare industry for over 15 years, starting as a frontline mental health service provider before moving into program management positions and, eventually, risk management. Lauren graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) in 2004 with a BA in Criminology. With significant business and operational expertise, he was promoted to the role of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) in 2016 and then appointed as President/ Chief Executive Officer of Meridian in 2019.Д®xecutive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer He took on a similar role within Meridian in 2011. He later served as Lavender & Wyatt Systems, Inc.вЂ™s Chief Technology Officer for almost 13 years. He was immediately hired as the Chief Information Officer of The Providence Center, where he worked for 11 years. Don's journey in behavioral healthcare began with his BA in Computer Sciences and Mathematics from Rhode Island College in 1989. He has a keen focus on mobilizing and empowering staff to develop and achieve goals in alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values using transformational leadership.

He balances a quality patient care focus with strategic priorities and operational demands. Don is a healthcare executive with over 30 years as a leader in behavioral healthcare, management, implementation, and growth development.

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