Pinellas County License Board Members
In accordance with Chapter 61-2681 Amended by Chapters 70-893 and 2007-277 Laws of Florida
A member of the Board of County Commissioners; delegated by action of the Board of County Commissioners: Vince Nowicki
The District Administrator of DCF or a person delegated by him/her: Celeste Fernandez
A member of the Juvenile Welfare Board, or Director of said Board, said member to be designated by action of the Juvenile Welfare Board: Kristen Gnage
The District School Superintendent or his/her designee with an expertise in elementary preschool education: Jennifer Mekler
The County Health Officer or a person delegated by him/her that is not an employee of the County Health Officer: Dorothy Duvรฉ
One member in good standing from Pinellas County preschool associations, selected by majority vote of the elected officers of those organizations: Dr. Susan Weber
One member in good standing of a Florida Family Child Care Home Association Affiliate, selected by majority vote of the elected officers of those organizations: Lynn Gibson
An employee of the Florida Department of Health, that will serve in an ex Officio capacity: Brandy Downing
Board Attorney: Colleen M. Flynn, Esq.
Advisory Committee
From Section 19, Chapter 61-2681, Amended by Chapter 70-893, Laws of Florida, and action taken by the License Board on September 30, 1974, June 27, 1977, June 4, 2003 and May 7, 2008; Members shall serve a two (2) year term beginning with appointments made in 2008; there is no limitation on the number of terms a person may serve:
Privately-Operated Children’s Centers: Elizabeth Krakowski
School Age Centers: Rob Lovelace
Faith-based Children’s Centers: Chris Steurnagel
Two other person(s) qualified by education and experience in the field of early childhood education:
- Nancy McGreevy
- Position Open
Two operators in good standing, one (1) representing Family Day Care Homes and one (1) representing Large Family Child Care Homes:
- Shelia Haugabook
- Pamela Hinson
Consultant position added June 27, 1977:ย One person qualified by experience as a member and Chairman of the License Board: Position Open