Human services professional with two decades of direct service and program coordination experience. She has specialized education in substance use disorders and mental health counseling.
Emily has worked with individuals in the following settings: prisons and jails, outpatient mental health, crisis services, street outreach, and community clinics. Emily is an advocate of trauma-informed treatment, focuses on cultural empowerment, and uses a compassionate strengths-based approach. In her free time Emily likes to hoard plants.
Program administrator with over a decade of executive experience in the health and wellness field, fitness industry, and collegiate recreation. Austin is a University of Florida graduate with a Master of Science degree in human performance, specializing in biomechanics. As a professional in the nonprofit realm, he strives to cultivate a collaborative environment that
encourages community education and empowerment to disrupt the cycle of incarceration through trauma-informed compassion. In his free time Austin likes to feed his passion for staying active by playing sports, exploring the outdoors, and traveling to new places.
Kevin was born and raised in Gainesville, FL. He has almost three decades of diverse professional experience, including; working with local legislation, administrative roles in local government, and healthcare. Kevin served on the Board of Directors for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Florida, and worked with the Relay for Life and United Way campaigns. Kevin is a talented musician and enjoys family and nature. He is honored to be a part of the Released team and committed to reducing the cycle of incarceration and recidivism in Alachua County.
Leigh is a lifelong Gainesville resident. Leigh has worked as a community change-maker with a remarkable passion over the last decade. His accolades include, but are not limited to; running the community outreach program at a low-barrier shelter for those experiencing homelessness, co-hosting a podcast called “Uncarcerated”, serving as a fellow at Community Spring where he co-designed Links Not Locks, and working as a local DJ. Leigh has an amazing wife, 3 dogs, and a wonderful son.
Released is fortunate to have a diverse board of directors that are dedicated to humanizing the reentry process in Alachua County.
President: Tracey Brown
Vice-President: Kevin Scott
Secretary: Natalie Nandelstadt
Our board has seen the inside of dozens of jails and prisons; through personal incarceration, hundreds of visits to friends and family, and as volunteers.
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