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ENGAGING READERS THROUGH STORYTELLING — SERVING FAMILIES IN THE REGION
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ADVOCATES AND MENTORS FOR OUR YOUTH
INNOVATION IN CHILDREN’S SERVICES A CONVERSATION WITH GEOFFRY GILOT, TEEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ROY MCBEAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, ALVIN L, SENIOR AT FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND BRENA SLATER OF SAFE CHILDREN COALITION. GEOFFRY GILOT (left) is the Teen Director at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club. Once a Club Kid himself, he truly understands the impact our mission has on young people. He helps facilitate every teen program we offer, creating meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership. His dedication and passion make him a vital asset to advancing our mission and empowering the next generation. ALVIN L. (right) is a 17-year-old student entering his senior year at Florida Virtual School and a dedicated leader in Boys & Girls Clubs’ teen programs. Through opportunities like Students Taking an Active Role (STAR), the Perlman Price Young Entrepreneurs (PYE) program, Youth Council, and ACT, Alvin has honed his skills as a changemaker and mentor among his peers. Most recently, he traveled to Chicago to host the National Keystone Conference that he and fellow Club members across the country spent a year planning, an achievement that reflects his commitment to youth leadership on a national scale. Alvin embodies the mission of the Clubs: giving young people the tools to succeed and the confidence to lead in their future.
BRENA SLATER, SCC President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology Counseling and more than 30 years of hands-on experience in Child Welfare including relationship building, community development, leadership in case management, diversion, and strategic initiatives. Before transitioning to the CEO in October 2019, Ms. Slater worked with the Safe Children Coalition (SCC) for six years as the Vice President (VP) of Community Based Care, which proved her ability to successfully bring a community together to meet and exceed outcomes that benefit children and families.
SRQ MAGAZINE BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM | OCTOBER 2025 | INTERVIEWED AND COMPILED BY BARBIE HEIT
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