ORLANDO, FL (April 27, 2010) - The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families is under the guidance of new leadership.
Marie Martinez, former vice president of case management services at Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc, has been named operations manager for the Howard Phillips Center. The new position is actually a homecoming for her.
From 1996 to 2008, Martinez held several leadership positions at the Howard Phillips Center, including program manager for the Orange County Children's Advocacy Center. She possesses a strong background in all phases of not-for-profit leadership, including management of large programs, community collaboration, grant management and relationship development with funders.
"Marie has earned respect throughout our community and the state of Florida for her tireless advocacy on the part of children and families and for her passion, knowledge and overall business savvy in the social services arena," states John Bozard, president, Arnold Palmer Medical Center. "We are pleased to announce Marie's return to Arnold Palmer Medical Center and the Howard Phillips Center and wish her all the best in her new role."
About the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
The Howard Phillips Center, widely-recognized as one of the leaders in the country for its cutting-edge advocacy and outreach programs, is part of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. It is supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation and serves central Florida through the following programs: The Developmental Center for Infants & Children/Early Steps, Healthy Families Orange, Orange County Children's Advocacy Center, the Child Protection Team, the Healing Tree and Teen Xpress.
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, supported by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, is a 158-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the needs of children. Located in Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital provides expertise in pediatric specialties such as cardiac care, craniomaxillofacial surgery, emergency and trauma care, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pulmonology and sports medicine. Visit www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com to learn more about all of our specialties.