Page 14 - Southern Exposure - December '23

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nonProfit nEwS from page 13 continuing medical education for peers in the community. for children and families in Palm Beach County since
One of her proudest achievements is advocating for child 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the
business of medicine and enjoys managing the practice. She safety by being one of six named pediatricians in the “Docs effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children,
has been an advocate for pediatricians to improve payment vs. Glocks” lawsuit against the State of Florida which promoting resiliency and healthy family, school, and
for services in Florida as the past chair of the Florida found in the doctors’ favor in Federal Appellate Court. community relationships. www.centerforchildcounseling.
Pediatric Council, most notably negotiating a grant from a With COVID-19, she was an active participant in the state org, Twitter: @ChildCounselPBC, Facebook: @
major health plan to subsidize consultation hours for patient chapter and local school board discussions about returning CenterforChildCounseling, Instagram: @childcounselpbc.
centered medical home recognition for independently owned children to school safely. She has been married for 22 years Interviews Available With
pediatric practices. She currently serves on the AAP Payer with two sons, 21 and 18. In her spare time, she enjoys • Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine, Newly appointed medical
Advocacy and Advisory Committee to improve payment to cooking, traveling, and exercising. director of Center for Child Counseling; president and
pediatricians to decrease the financial barrier to access to About Center For Child Counseling pediatrician at Palm Beach Pediatrics
high quality care for all children. She was the president of The Center for Child Counseling has been building • Renée Layman, president and chief executive officer
the Palm Beach Pediatric Society for ten years, organizing the foundation for playful, healthful, and hopeful living of Center for Child Counseling

The Arc Of Palm Beach County Selects Award-Winning

Executive John Peters, CPA, As New CFO

The Arc of Palm Beach financial leadership, strategic business management, and Most recently, he was self-employed as a CPA and founded
County is delighted to fiscal responsibility. GoKnock, an active 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit. From
announce the appointment “We are thrilled to have John as the new CFO of The 2007 to 2015, Peters served as the CFO at Palm Health
of award-winning, nonprofit Arc. He is a person who can embody our mission of Foundation, Inc. in West Palm Beach. During his nine-year
financial expert John Peters, improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, tenure at the $100 million nonprofit, public health care
CPA, as its new chief and our community,” said Pamela Payne, CEO of The Arc foundation, Peters was named Nonprofit CFO of the Year
financial officer. Peters joins of Palm Beach County. “John will be instrumental in our by the South Florida Business Journal. He also served as
The Arc of Palm Beach plans to increase the services we offer, and to improve CFO for the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.
County with an incredible lives and experiences for individuals with developmental “I am honored to be a part of this great organization and
reputation as a nonprofit and intellectual disabilities.” excited to bring financial leadership during this incredible
executive. He has more than Prior to joining The Arc, Peters served in multiple CFO season of growth and expansion,” said Peters.
30 years of experience in leadership roles in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Photo by Tracey Benson Photography

The Nonprofit Community Was Honored In Person At

The Kravis Center At Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

Nonprofits First recently The Honorees Are
held the Fifth Annual Hats Nonprofit of the Year:
Off Nonprofit Awards Small – Dress for Success Palm Beaches
at the Kravis Center Medium – Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County
in the Cohen Pavilion. Large – Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
The evening celebrated Nonprofit Innovation – Community Partners of
nonprofit organizations in South Florida
Palm Beach County who Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year – Marsha Burkhardt,
contribute and dedicate 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
themselves to improving Hats Off to Heroes Award – Dr. Seth Bernstein,
and strengthening our United Way of Palm Beach County
community. Chaired by Jessica Cecere and Bill Bone Nonprofit MVP of the Year – Sara Bonhomme, Arc
Natalie M. Alvarez, of Key of Palm Beach County
Private Bank, the sold-out event themed “Hats Off, Masks Nonprofit Professional of the Year – Jacquie Shorter,
On” filled the room with attendees wearing hats of all shapes Boys & Girls Clubs, Large Nonprofit Mary O’Connor, Eric Roby, Trudy Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County
and sizes, from French berets to cowboy hats and top hats to Crowetz, Jaene Miranda, Childondra Sheppard, Jessica Cecere and
handmade themed hats. The surprise emcee was Bill Bone Shamus Gordon Nonprofit News on page 15
who inspired the audience with his eloquent words saying
“Let the season begin” as this event was the official kickoff to
season in Palm Beach County. Music from nonprofit, Digital DR. RYAN CHIZNER
Vibez, set the tone with popular beats to move and shake as
“Our goal was to celebrate together safely and thanks to HAS JOINED PALM
people made their way to the stage to accept their awards.
our generous sponsors and enthusiastic nonprofit community
we were able to do it. Congratulations to all the nominees BEACH CARDIOLOGY
and honorees, they are truly inspiring,” said Jessica Cecere,
CEO of Nonprofits First. CENTER

P.B.C.C. is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Chizner. Dr. Chizner
completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional
cardiology for which he is board certified.

In addition he holds board certification in Internal Medicine,
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Vascular
Interpretation.

He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Honors
Program at the University of Florida. He went on to complete
dual degrees with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine and
Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University.

Previously, Dr. Chizner practiced Interventional Cardiology in
Central Florida and Georgia.
Community Partners of South Florida
He is the Co-Author of a Bestselling textbook on Cardiac Drugs
for healthcare providers, which is now in its second edition.
He is thrilled to move closer to family in South Florida.

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