BIOGRAPHY
As a consultant in the non-profit industry, Susan has dedicated her professional efforts to helping organizations design solutions that achieve maximum results.

After graduating from Florida State University, she spent the first part of her professional career in the for-profit arena working for companies including Columbia Broadcasting Systems and the Gillette Company. Her experience led to a proven track record in the ability to effectively analyze organizational needs and develop and implement strategies to solve problems and maximize success.

Susan shifted her career focus and expertise to work in the non-profit field where she worked for the Parent Resource Center. She has also provided training to Heart of Florida United Way, Walt Disney World, and Lockheed Martin.

As the Project Manager for the Orange County School Readiness Coalition during the start up of the school readiness initiative, Susan began working with the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County in 2001 where she has since dedicated herself fulltime to ensuring that the children of Osceola County enter school prepared to succeed.

BIOGRAPHY
After graduating with an AA degree from North Seattle Community College in Seattle, Washington, Vasheti relocated to Kissimmee, Florida in 1994 and began her administrative career with Walt Disney World, Co. where she received an excellent foundation for executive and office management, event coordination, and communications. Vasheti was also on the opening team for Disney’s Animal Kingdom where she generated practical ideas for a more efficient work environment.

In 2002 Vasheti began working as a Community and Public Affairs Representative for Tupperware World Headquarters. In this capacity, she effectively managed their corporate donation program and assisted in the staging of community and corporate events that led her to pursue a career in the nonprofit industry.

Vasheti accepted a position with the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County in 2003, joining the staff as the Administrative Coordinator consultant.  In 2006 she transitioned to a permanent employee in her role as the Program Services Manager where she successfully implements and manages initiatives designed to improve the resources and quality of child care in our community.  She enjoys supporting the Executive Director, board members and child care providers in this capacity; all of whom share the common goal of building a brighter future for Osceola’s children.

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At a young age, Daisy Silva emigrated from Cuba to the United States to Chicago, Illinois where she lived for several years before settling down in Miami, Florida where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  While in Miami, she worked with Major Appliances as an Accountant Supervisor for 6 years before accepting the role of Controller with H&J Paving Corporation, where she was responsible for all accounting functions and contract work.

In 1993, Daisy began working with Miami Dade County Housing Agency as an Accounts Payable Supervisor where she supervised a staff of 10, overseeing the disbursement of operating expenditures exceeding $30 million annually. She then transferred to the Section 8 Housing Division where she managed a staff of over 20 people in the maintenance of interdepartmental agreement programs, allocation of expenditures, budget oversight and more. Of the 13 years that Daisy was with Miami Dade Housing Agency, 7 of those were spent supervising the Cash Management Division, in which she managed the Agency’s cash average balance of $15 to $18 million, coordinated cash investments on a daily basis, maintained long-term debt service schedules and maintained the Home Ownership and Vista Verde Program files where she also personally attended closings.

In 2005, Daisy relocated to Orlando, Florida to be closer to her family and accepted the position of Fiscal/Compliance Manager with the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County.  As the Fiscal/Compliance Manager, Daisy is responsible for the non-profit grant accounting and fiscal integrity functions with the Coalition, fiscal planning, revenue and expense projections, fiscal record keeping, and fiscal and contract compliance.   

 

TANYA ESPANOL Administrative Coordinator Phone: (407) 933-5353 Fax: (407) 933-5012 Email Address: tespanol@elcosceola.org

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Prior to joining the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, Tanya has served as Executive Assistant, Customer Service Supervisor, Office Supervisor, and Logistics Coordinator Assistant.  She began her career in 1999 with DualStar Technologies Corporation and Starrett Corporation in New York City where she provided many vital support functions for Gregory Cuneo- CEO, Robert Birnbach -CFO, El Tangel - Chairman, and 5 divisional Vice Presidents.  Tanya was also involved in the re-versioning of the “Empire State Building” book written by Paul Starrett while working with the Starrett Corporation.

In transitioning to the non-profit industry, Tanya began working with the Food Bank for New York City (one of the largest food banks in the Nation) where she shared the same mission to end hunger by organizing food donations, compiling vital information and support for community survival and dignity. In her capacity as Logistics Coordinator Assistant, Tanya coordinated the procurement and distribution of food donations to New York City’s poor.  Tanya obtained the 2004 Hungers Hope Award from America’s Second Harvest for her efforts in this capacity.

In previous endeavours, Tanya has designed and led planning meetings and work group sessions for staff of all levels, from front-line staff to senior executives. Tanya brings more than 11 years of experience in setting up offices, from building payroll systems to hiring support staff and has designed, developed, and delivered training on a wide range of topics. Her extensive background ranges from Building Services, Telecommunications, Info-Structure Systems, Investments, Procurement, Construction, Real Estate, Logistics, Sales, and other general industries.