St. Petersburg, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2018) – The St. Petersburg Free Clinic has added four new board members to its Board of Directors. Board members provide oversight and input on strategy for the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, which provides food, shelter and healthcare services for Pinellas County residents.
Tim McMahon, Jodi Perry, Nadine Smith and David Warner will provide their professional expertise and use their knowledge of the St. Petersburg community to help the advancement of the Free Clinic’s mission of changing lives with help and hope.
McMahon is director of operations at St. Anthony’s Hospital where he oversaw a $35 million master plan, in addition to other duties. He’s the past president of the Association of Cancer Executives and currently serves on its Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers.
Perry is president of Raymond James Financial Services’ independent contractor division where she supports advisors on growing businesses and managing risk. She’s a Registered Corporate Coach with the World Association of Business Coaches, and serves as a board member for the Florida Securities Dealers Association.
Smith is co-founder and CEO of Equality Florida and one of Florida Diversity Council’s “Most Powerful and Influential Women.” She is currently serving on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Florida Advisory Committee, and she served on the founding board of the International Gay and Lesbian Youth Organization.
Warner is editor-in-chief of the duPont Registry Tampa Bay, and longtime editor and writer. He’s produced arts and literary festivals and volunteered for organizations dedicated to cancer prevention, AIDS and LGBTQ causes.
“We are fortunate to have board members who are dedicated to advancing our mission of changing lives with help and hope,” said Beth Houghton, executive director of St. Petersburg Free Clinic. “They generously provide their time, talent and treasure to create a positive impact on our community.”
Board members are elected for a three-year term, and take an active role in fundraising and strategic planning. During their tenure, they are responsible for monitoring the implementation of plans, policy and fiscal matters; serving on organizational committees; and helping to build connections in order to raise awareness about the Free Clinic’s eight programs.
About St. Petersburg Free Clinic
St. Petersburg Free Clinic is a multi-service, independent, not-for-profit human services agency providing neighbors in need assistance with food, shelter and health care since 1970. The Free Clinic is comprised of eight programs that are a beacon of hope for families and individuals who fall through the cracks of existing systems and services. To learn more, please visit www.stpetersburgfreeclinic.org.