My commitment to advocate for those with disabilities and my personal connection to Easterseals South Florida marked the beginning of my journey. It was an honor for him to represent a company with a reputation and mission as strong as this one. Easterseals’ broad programs and services have a remarkable influence on people’s lives. says Roth.
He will replace outgoing Board Chair Jean Bell, Senior Vice President and National Head of Bank of America’s Healthcare, Education, and Not-for-Profit Banking, in this capacity. For the past two years, it has been an honor to hold the position of Board Chair for Easterseals South Florida. Our company offers essential services to the community, and our team of committed experts takes great pride in providing our senior clients and kids with compassionate care. He was excited to collaborate closely with Matt Roth as he takes on the role of board chair. Matt has been a devoted board member who is enthusiastic about Easterseals’ purpose and making sure that everyone gets the chance to realize their full potential in life. Bell says.
By way of his investment and advising firm, Solstice Point Partners, Mr. Roth makes investments in and offers early- and mid-stage telecom, energy, and technology companies strategic vision and assistance. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to this remarkable leader and pillar of the community, whose love, devotion, and enthusiasm for individuals with disabilities are boundless.
The following officers were chosen for 2024–2025 in addition to Mr. Roth: Laura Hodges, secretary; Amy Avalos, treasurer; and Lourdes Rivas, vice chair.
The subsequent individuals were chosen to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors:
Amy Avalos, World Kinect Corporation’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President
Jean Bell, Bank of America Senior Vice President
Robert Fatovic, Ryder Corporation’s executive vice president and chief legal officer
Ryder Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Cristina Gallo-Aquino
Adolfo Jimenez is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP and leads the practice group.
General Counsel Richard Lara, Spanish Broadcasting Network
Ernst & Young Managing Partner Hector Tundidor
Lead Business Partner Jodilia Vasanji of Deloitte & Touche LLP
Since its establishment in 1942, Easterseals South Florida (ESSF) has been a preeminent supplier of disability services. Easterseals has been offering essential programs and services in Miami Dade County for more than 80 years. Our goal is to transform people’s perceptions of disability by improving people’s lives on a daily basis and changing the way the world defines and perceives them. The mission of ESSF is to enable people of all ages to live honorable, fulfilling lives by offering high-quality services at every stage of development. We will accomplish so by delivering programs that improve education, health, employment, and community quality for people with disabilities, thereby addressing equity and inclusion gaps.
