Mission

The mission of FACHSA is to educate and advocate for efficient and effective county health and human service programs.

2026 - 2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Board of Directors

Shawna Novak
St. Johns County
President

Carl Harness

Hillsborough County
Board Member

Veda Ramirez
Hernando County
President-Elect

Michelle Miller

Martin County
Board Member

Karen Yatchum
Pinellas County
Secretary/Treasurer

Joy Johnson
Polk County
Board Member

Carrie Walsh
Charlotte County
Immediate Past President

Danicka Ransom 
Osceola County
Board Member

Wendy Tippett
Palm Beach County
Board Member

Abigail Thomas
Leon County
Board Member

Cindy Emerson
Indian River County
Board Member

Megan Kendrick
Indian River County
Board Member

Surveys

Views from the 2026 Annual Meeting