BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD MEMBERS
Meet the dynamic team leading GFNF4Kids efforts to ensure every child in our community is protected and has a brighter future to thrive.
DEBBIE BUTLER
President, Board of Director
Before retiring to Florida in 2006, Debbie was a Senior Executive of the leadership team for an international startup company which is now valued at over $100 million with 1,400 employees. She has served as President of GFNF4Kids since it’s restructure in 2008. Under her leadership this all volunteer nonprofit organization has: 1) Raised just under $6 million of revenue and in-kind contributions for the benefit of abused children and underserved youth; 2) Provided more than 10,000 children with holiday gifts; 3) Hosted 15 child focused educational summits in collaboration with community partners; 4) Built and furnished a home to serve as a soft landing for children coming into care due to maltreatment; 5) Created the Children’s Advocacy Center to serve abused children from St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.
BRANDON NOBILE
Board Member
Brandon is an accomplished Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in all phases of commercial new construction, renovation, demolition, and site restoration. His construction experience includes estimating, scheduling, project budgeting, contract development, project management, safety coordination, and subcontractor documentation and insurance compliance for a variety of projects.
ERIC GARZA, MHA, LCSW
Board Member
Mr. Gaza is a CEO of Sandy Pines. Eric is at Sandy Pines hospital in Tequesta, Florida. Eric previously served as the CEO for Tykes & Teens. Eric has also had the pleasure of providing mental health services since 2009.
RUTH STROMAK
Secretary
Ms. Stromak is the owner of Treasure Coast Moving and Storage. As a longtime resident and business owner in St. Lucie County she has participated in many projects serving the community and underserved populations. She remains an active advocate for maltreated children and underserved youth. Ruth is one of the six (6) women who started Impact 100 St. Lucie in 2018.
LINDA CHASTAIN
Board Member
Linda Sample Chastain is a native of St. Lucie County, Florida. She was the founding Director of Hope’s Closet for Children, a community project of GraceWay Village that provides clothing assistance for area children. Recognizing the value of collaborative giving in transforming communities, she was a founding board member of Impact 100 St. Lucie. She has served as guardian for veterans on three Southeast Florida Honor Flights. As a way to serve her beloved hometown of Fort Pierce, she volunteers for Grace Packs which provides weekly weekend meals for local school children. Since 2020, Linda has overseen the Peanut Butter Brigade which collects peanut butter. As of 2025, more than 25,000 jars have been donated.
DR. BRANDI RIALS
Board Member
Dr. Brandi Rials is a Florida Licensed Psychologist and co-owner at Palm Beach Behavioral Health and Wellness. She serves as the national Clinical Director for PBBHW’s psychology training programs and has been a faculty member teaching graduate level courses in the areas of lifespan development and expressive arts therapies with children.
SUZANNE MOGAVERO
Board Member
Suzanne Mogavero is a board member and Outreach and Advocacy Liaison for Guardians for New Futures for Kids. She is dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and supporting programs that meet the unfunded needs of abused and maltreated children on the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee County. As a writer and speaker, she believes storytelling can be a powerful way to inspire awareness, compassion, and change. Her passion for this work is deeply personal, and she is committed to helping create a community where every child feels safe, valued, and protected.
DOROTHY MALIK
Board Member
Dorothy Malik is the former Assistant Chief Probation Officer for The Department of Juvenile Justice (Circuit 19) which encompasses Saint Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. Her work with youth began over 40 years ago when I began working as a teacher’s aide with the St. Lucie County School System. She is committed and passionate about the wellbeing of children and the community at large and demonstrated this by her work beyond her job with the Department of Juvenile Justice as demonstrated by her involvement with (VCOYA) Village Coalition of Youth Activities in which she was the chairperson.
CATHLEEN BLAIR
Board Member
Cathleen Blair is the former Executive Director at Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee County. She has worked for Okeechobee county school board for 39 1/2 years. 29 of those years as Director of Exceptional Student Education
DAN DULAC
Board Member
Dan Dulac
LOUIS CAPRINO
Board Member
Louis Caprino
DANA ANDERWALD
Board Member
Dana Anderwald serves as the Community Relations Director for Communities Connected for Kids, where she leads community engagement, communications, and partnership initiatives across the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. With more than 15 years of experience in communications and nonprofit outreach, she is passionate about raising awareness, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing opportunities for children and families. Through her work and volunteerism in child welfare, Dana remains committed to supporting abused, neglected, and underserved children.
RYAN REIF, ESQ.
Board Member
Ryan Reif is a personal injury attorney with Smith, Ball, Baez and Prather Florida Injury Attorneys. Having called the Treasure Coast home for the past 20 years, he is committed to helping his local community through empathy, compassion, and strong sense of justice. Ryan currently serves on the Executive Board of the Martin County Bar Association and is involved in numerous local bar associations and organizations.
