Item Q01
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Feb. 18. 2004
Division:
BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No --K-
Department: DISTRICT 5
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Appointment of Paula Wolgast Shea to the Florida Keys
Council for People with Disabilities. Appointment is for three
years, ending in February, 2007.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Paula Wolgast Shea will replace Marlen Weeks whose term
expires in February, 2004.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: '
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Arty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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MAYOR MURRAY E. NELSON
To Follow_
Not Required_
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #0 \
MONROE COUNTY
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
BOARD OR COMMITTEE: FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL FOR
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
COMMISSIONER APPOINTING MEMBER:
Murray E. Nelson
District Five
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: February 18.2004
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Three years. ending February. 2007
APPOINTEE'S NAME:
Paula Woleast Shea
MAILING ADDRESS:
103400 Overseas Hiehwav - Suite 243
Kev Lareo~ FL 33037
PHONE:
Phone 453-3491 - Work
Fax 453-3488
COMMENTS:
Paula Wolgast Shea is the Executive Director of
the Keys Advocacy Center, Inc., Center for
Independent Living of the Keys.
187 Gardenia Street (305) 317-6901
Tavernier, Florida E-mail
33070 paulashea@aol.com
Paula Wolgast Shea
To find a challageing job that allows me use my
knowledge, skills and many experiences.
I have a varied and wide range of experiences in many
areas including, but not limited to, non-profits,
disabled population, Legislative and Executive branch,
education, management of staff, working with Board
of Directors, cooperative agreements, public speaking,
grant writing, resource development. I am hard
working, flexible, quick learner, available to travel and
have outstanding interpersonal skills.
[1998 - Present J Keys Advocacy Center, Inc.
dba Center for Independent Living
Key Largo, Florida
Executive Director
Administration of all aspects of the non-profit
501 (c)3 corporation. Including management of
the grant, financial and programmatic oversight
and reporting. Creation of personnel and
financial policy and procedures manuals.
Working with Board of Directors and a staff of
eleven full and part time employees, numerous
volunteers and consumers of all ages with cross
disabilities. Networking and collaboration with
state and local agencies and civic groups.
Federal, State and County systems advocacy.
Resource Development, including, but not limited
to grant writing, cooperative agreements, and fee
for service initiatives.
[1997-1998J Odyssey Travel Agency
Travel Agent
[1995-1997 J Coral Shores High School
Tavernier, Florida
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Supervision of Classroom of High School students,
including development and administration of
portfolio program.
Pan-time substitute in Exceptional Student
programs.
[ 1994-1995J South Florida Consortium of
School Boards
Education Lobbyist
Assist with development of Legislative
Platform for 16 South Fl. School Boards.
Work with individual members of House
Of Representatives, Florida Senate,
Governor and Cabinet, and agencies.
Testify before Legislative Committees.
[1993-1994J Florida State Senate
Legislative Aid
Write bills and amendments, assist the
passage of legislation'. Track bills throughout
session and committees. Work with constituents,
doing research, working with public officials and
other agencies. Information and referrals.
Public Speaking. Write newspaper anicles and
speeches for Senator. Develop newsletter.
[1989 - 1993J Monroe County School
Board, Monroe County, FL
Elected to School Board, county wide
Develop Policy, work within the Sunshine Law
with Superintendent and balance of elected
Board. Budget and curriculum, negotiations,
public speaking. Legislative chairman, state.
[1986- 1993J Owner and Operator of Tropical
Tots Childcare Facility, with two locations.
Employing over 9 full and pan time staff and
working with early childhood development and
a(terschool programs.
[1977 - 1989] Dental Hygienist
[1974-1977] Missouri Southern State College
Joplin, Missouri
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
[1977-present] continuing education courses,
training and personal experiences.
[2000- present] Governor appointed to the Florida
Independent Living Council, State wide. 1st Vice-President,
Chairman of Advocacy, Planning, Nomination Committee
[1989- 1994] Florida School Board Association
Tallahassee, Florida
Chairman Legislative Committee, Board Development
National Association of Centers for Independent Living,
Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living,
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West
Chambers of Commerce, Monroe ARC, Business and
Professional Women Assoc.
Written speeches and _papers for Senator.
Multiple newspaper articles and newsletters. Worked
on a web page. Legislative bills, amendments and talk
sheets.
Facilitative Leadership, Board Member Training, Train
the Trainer, ADA Training, Financial Management,
Grant Writing, Sunshine Law, and many more.
Legislative Advocate of the Year, Florida Grassroots
Forum, Florida Independent Living Council
Legislative Award from Florida School Board Associatiofl
Legislative Award from South Florida Consortium of
School Boards