Moryanne Diaz
Leadership Team Moryanne Diaz, MED Assistant Program ManagerHealthy Families Palm Beach Moryanne Diaz is a dedicated leader in family support and child development, with over a decade of experience strengthening programs and outcomes for families. She began her career in 2013 with the Healthy Beginnings System at Homesafe, excelling in multiple roles including Developmental Consultant, […]
Lizeth Henry
Leadership Team Lizeth Henry, LMHC Clinical DirectorChild First Lizeth Henry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and IMH-Endorsed Reflective Supervisor with several years of experience providing trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Fluent in English and Spanish, she specializes in multiple therapeutic modalities, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), EMDR, Play Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions, […]
Jessica Quastler
Leadership Team Jessica Quastler, BS Compliance and Quality Assurance Director Jessica Quastler brings extensive business and technical expertise to Families First. With a psychology degree from Towson University, she spent 17 years at Oracle Corporation, holding roles from Finance Manager to IT Applications Sr. Manager. Transitioning to the nonprofit sector in 2006, she now has […]
Gabriela Eckert, BA
Leadership Team Gabriela Eckert, BA Chief Development Officer In 2015, Gabriela joined Families First of Palm Beach County as a care coordinator in the Child First program. In 2020, she transitioned to the Development Department, assisting with fundraising and managing the agency’s social media accounts. In 2024, she assumed the role of Chief Development Officer. […]
Marc Weisbrot, MS
Leadership Team Marc Weisbrot, MS Finance Director Marc Weisbrot received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Florida Atlantic University. His experience in not-for-profit accounting includes Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. and Tykes & Teens, Inc. A former middle and upper schoolteacher, Marc earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Winona (MN) State University. Marc […]
Jacqueline Machado, MD
Leadership Team Jacqueline Machado, MD Medical Director Dr. Jacqueline Machado, MD, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to the role of Medical Director at Families First of Palm Beach County, a distinguished non-profit dedicated to providing vital mental health services for children and adolescents. A proud graduate of the University of Miami for Medical […]
Silvia Gherlan
Leadership Team Silvia Gherlan, BSBA Finance & Administrative Director Silvia Gherlan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Silvia joined Families First in August 2023 as a Finance & Administration Director. Silvia is a dedicated leader with extensive and diversified experience in financial reporting, analysis and management. Prior […]
Elsira Bravo
Leadership Team Elsira Bravo, MPH Chief Program Officer Elsira is a Public Health professional and is the Chief Program Officer at Families First. Elsira was promoted to the position after serving two and half years as a Care Coordinator in the evidence-based program Child First. Elsira has expertise in organizing and planning community-based initiatives, conducting […]
Diana Cardona
Leadership Team Diana Cardona, LMHC Behavioral Health and Community Support Programs Diana Cardona is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over eight years of experience in the Mental Health field. Diana has experience providing therapeutic services in community mental health centers. Prior to this experience, she was a research assistant at the Center for Children […]
Sharonda Crawford
Leadership Team Sharonda Crawford, MS Program Manager Healthy Families Palm Beach Sharonda Crawford joined Families First in 2010 and works in the Healthy Families Program. Sharonda has a wealth of experience in the Healthy Families Program and has worked as a Family Assessment Worker, Family Support Worker, Family Support Worker Supervisor, and now as Program […]