The Collier Children's Advocacy Center (Collier CAC), is pleased to announce its 2025-26 board of directors, welcoming one new member and confirming the continued leadership of its returning board.

Brad Boaz, retired chief financial officer and executive vice president at Barron Collier Companies, has been named board chair. Chris Roberts, chief of law enforcement for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, will serve as vice chair, and Mokey Shea, managing director and vice president at Northern Trust, will serve as treasurer. Additional board members include Scott Chartier, retired senior manager at Arthrex Inc.; David Gordley, Florida market president for First Horizon Bank; and Joseph Meek, retired healthcare executive.

Collier CAC also welcomed to the board Dr. Salvatore Azalone, a pediatrician and serves as the vice president of clinical business development at Healthcare Network. He joined the board during Collier CAC’s annual meeting and brings clinical expertise, community insight and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

“We are fortunate to have leaders of this caliber guiding our organization,” said Jackie Stephens, CEO of Collier CAC. “Their expertise and commitment will strengthen our work, deepen community understanding of our mission, and help ensure children and families receive the compassionate support they need.”

Collier CAC also recognizes its emeritus board members, including Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, Russell Priddy, Daniel Summers, Debbi Wallace, Carrie Williams and Terry Kelly.

To learn more about Collier CAC, visit caccollier.org.

About the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County 

The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the first point of care for children in Collier County when abuse is suspected. Since 1986, Collier CAC has provided forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, family advocacy and parent education in one child-centered setting, reducing what could be up to six separate agency visits to a single coordinated response.

Collier CAC is the only organization in Collier County legally authorized to perform forensic medical exams for children under 12 and to deliver medical, court advocacy and therapeutic services under one roof. All services are provided free of charge, removing financial barriers so families can access support regardless of circumstance.

While the organization partners closely with the Department of Children and Families, law enforcement, the State Attorney’s Office and Collier County Public Schools, it is not a government agency. Collier CAC relies on community support to sustain and expand its work, as abuse occurs in every zip code.

To learn more about how Collier CAC is committed to helping children find safety, healing and hope, visit caccollier.org.