CEO and Founder of Annie’s Choice. She’s Annie’s mom and an employment attorney with a heart for teens.

Roni is our CFO and grant writer. She is wicked with a spreadsheet, and savvy in getting funds allocated to Annie’s Choice.

Pam is the COO of Annie’s Choice, and our Clinical Director, overseeing and managing our therapist partners. She also provides the initial vetting of new therapist partners. Pam provides counseling for teens as an expert in trauma recovery, LGBTQ+ related issues, depression, anxiety, life changing adjustments, and athletics. Pam has a beloved passion for teens.

Kelly Betz, Director, is also the Director of Youth Ministry at First United Methodist Church of Jupiter/Tequesta. She coaches the dance team at Jupiter High School and loves teens big and unconditionally!

Susan Lucas, Director, has both a clinical and a business background in mental health. She loves working with teens and the agencies and individuals devoted to supporting them.

Carly Mcallister, Secretary, is an Associate General Counsel at Dakota Wealth Management. She brings a strategic and thoughtful perspective to Annie’s Choice and is deeply passionate about supporting mental health awareness and the well being of our youth.

Alaila Ferguson, Director, is a psychologist student with a strong passion for youth mental health and suicide prevention. Alaila was a friend of Annie’s at Jupiter High School, and a dancer like Annie. Having personally experienced the effects of losing someone to suicide, Alaila feels deeply committed to advocacy for, and awareness of, mental health issues. She wants to create safe spaces for teens to feel seen and supported. As a member of Generation Z, Alaila brings a relatable perspective and heart for service to Annie’s Choice.