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Shepherd's Hope, Inc. has appointed Pamela Gould as President and CEO. In this role, Gould will facilitate innovative initiatives for programs, services and partnerships to continue the non-profit's mission to provide access to free health care for the uninsured and underinsured.
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"As the largest Free and Charitable Clinic in Florida, Shepherd's Hope is poised to expand its impacts beyond our existing five health care centers in Central Florida," said Gould. "Together, our leadership, team, volunteers and supporters will build upon our model of success, providing free, essential primary and secondary/specialty medical care to the underserved," she said.
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With over 30 years of executive experience in the healthcare, hospitality and entertainment industries, Gould will guide Shepherd's Hope's strategic growth, focusing on fundraising, community partnerships, program development and supporter engagement.
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Gould has developed and managed successful programs for both profit and non-profit entities, including Health Central Foundation, Orlando Health, Dave's House, Island One Foundation and West Orange Chamber of Commerce.
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First elected in 2012, she has served as the Board Member for District 4 on the Orange County Public School Board. In 2014, she was appointed as the school board's representative on the education foundation board. In 2015, she received the 2015 STAR School Board Member of the Year award from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. This award recognized her efforts in building stronger relationships and better alignment between the education foundation, the school district, individual schools and the community.
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"Pam's proven leadership in developing advocacy programs that further the visions, policies and efforts of non-profits will steer Shepherd's Hope as we develop new opportunities through technology, partnerships and services," said Chirag Kabrawala, Chairman of the Shepherd's Hope Board of Directors.
