February 2019

Our inaugural Clerks Against Domestic Violence Workshop received national attention by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women recently. I had the opportunity to present about this initiative and how we collaborate with our strategic stakeholders in combatting domestic violence. The Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence Program hosted a conference at the Florida Hotel in Orlando for those in government and nonprofit sector interested in applying for grants for the work they do in domestic violence awareness.

We shared our involvement in the Domestic Violence Taskforce and Domestic Violence Commission, along with our Clerks Care initiatives with more than 300 attendees from across the U.S. They also learned tips to encourage their fellow clerks to get involved in strategic outreach efforts. 

It was truly an honor to share the hard work my team has done in reaching out to the community and helping victims of domestic violence through our targeted outreach. 

I have some exciting news to share. Orange Appeal magazine recently selected me as one of their Women of the Year for 2019. The founder and editor of the magazine described the six of us as “brave, bold, and dynamic women in Central Florida recognized as accomplished, articulate, and passionate.” 

I am truly honored to be recognized for my role in serving and giving back to the community, especially with domestic violence awareness and helping customers access the justice system.

The honor came as a total surprise to me. When I was preparing to do what I thought would be an interview about our involvement in domestic violence awareness, the editor shared the news about the special recognition.

I hope you can take time to read the issue and learn more about the lives and stories of the dynamic women I was featured alongside this year. You can access the January-February 2019 issue here: https://www.orangeappeal.com/issue/january-february-2019/