BC App-24-11 - Lanier, Linda -BMRC - 11-15-24
BC App-24-11
City of Atlantic Beach
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION
Date Submitted: November 14, 2024
First Choice: Board Member Review Committee Second Choice:
(BMRC)
Name:Linda Lanier
Address:1618 Atlantic Beach Dr, Atlantic Beach, FLORIDA, 32233
Cell Phone:904-652-3230
District: District 1308
Please describe any employment experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for.
Please see my attached resume. In my professional life, as a nonprofit Executive Director, I was always hired by and
responsible to a board. I've also served on numerous boards and as a volunteer, provided strategic planning
workshops for others. I firmly believe that volunteers should be carefully matched with appropriate board placements
that reflect their interests and skills. I know that every board member must understand his/her role, responsibilities
and guardrails. It's also important to thank/recognize volunteers for their board service in a respectful and significant
way.
Please describe any board/committee experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for.
Please see my attached resume: forty years of experience working in a variety of board placements and roles
including human services, environment, arts, professional, neighborhood and advocacy. I currently serve as one of
four Trustees for the Lucy Gooding Charitable Trust.
Please describe any community involvement or volunteer experience relative to the board/committee you are
applying for.
Please see my attached resume.
I served for nine years on the Atlantic Beach Community Development Board and as a volunteer, led the City
Commission on its Annual Priority Setting meeting for six years.
Also see first question.
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this
board/committee.
As residents of Atlantic Beach since 1983, my husband Michael and I have raised our three children (now all married
with nine grandchildren) and watched our city build out and develop. I am now retired and enjoying the different
ways I can serve my community. Atlantic Beach is a good place and I believe that volunteer voices, through board
service, add to the richness of decision making and the investment of citizens in our civic life. As I often say, "We are
all in this together!"
Additional Information:resume 11-15-24
APPLICATION AGREEMENT
By signing (entering my name) below, I hereby certify that all statements made on this application and other
supplementary information are true and correct. Florida has a very broad public records law. I acknowledge that the
information on this application is subject to public disclosure.
Signature of Applicant:Linda M Lanier
Date of Signature:November 15, 2024
LINDA M. LANIER
1618 ATLANTIC BEACH DRIVE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
904-246-9678
904-652-3230
linda.m.lanier@gmail.com
Demonstrated commitment to strong neighborhoods and quality of life through extensive board and
volunteer service.
Making a difference in the lives of underserved families and communities through more than forty years
of direct service, management and leadership in nonprofit organizations, local government and
charitable foundations.
EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S COMMISSION, 2003 to 2012
Executive Director/CEO of autonomous body of the Executive Office of the City of Jacksonville, which is
responsible for the local investment of $60 million in prevention and early intervention services for
children. Reported to an appointed board of directors to implement their policies and priorities for
children through grant making and services that deliver high quality care for children and families and
accountability for elected officials and taxpayers. Services included child care tuition scholarships,
family home visiting, early learning quality support, afterschool and summer programs, mental health,
mentoring, nutrition, Jax Kids Book Club, professional training and programs for children who are
homeless or who have special needs. Represented the commission to local, state and federal elected
officials, policymakers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, local and national funders, community
coalitions, the media and the public. Showcased Jacksonville’s unique strategy for public investment in
children to national leaders and elected officials through organizations including the National League of
Cities and the National Civic League. Retired in March 2012.
SULZBACHER CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, 1997 to 2003
Executive Director of a full service, 350 bed homeless shelter and medical clinic in downtown
Jacksonville. Reported to a volunteer board of directors and responsible for high quality, compassionate
delivery of services to homeless and medically indigent men, women and families with children including
emergency shelter, case management, nutrition, mental health, primary health care, dental,
employment, substance abuse treatment and transitional housing. Represented the center on local and
state coalitions, and to the media and the public. Worked with local elected officials, federal
Department of Health and Human Services, foundations, businesses and private donors to grow and
maintain diverse funding of approximately $5 million annually.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., 1991 to 1997
Executive Director of the local franchise of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Reported to
a volunteer board of directors and responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality women’s health and
family planning services. Also responsible for community education and advocacy for safe access to
women’s health services and information.
Linda M. Lanier
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OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., 1986 to 1991, Director of Training and
Education
CHILDREN’S CRISIS CENTER, PERINATAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, 1984 to 1986, Community Resource
Coordinator for child abuse prevention program
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF CINCINNATI, 1971 to 1980, Assistant Director of Training and Education
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, College of Education and Home Economics, 1971, Bachelor of Science
McAuley High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Outstanding Servant Leader, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 2010
Women of Distinction Award, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, 2004
EVE Award for Employment, Florida Times Union, 2003
Women in Power Award, National Council of Jewish Women, 1995
Mary Nolan Award, National Organization for Women, Jacksonville Chapter, 1992
REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust, trustee 2023 to present
Children’s Movement of Florida, Northeast Florida Regional Chair, 2011 to 2013
Project Breakthrough, One Jax, trained at the Aspen Institute and a founding member of the project,
2008 to 2012
Nemours BrightStart Dyslexia Initiative Advisory Board, member 2012 to 2017
Florida Afterschool Network, founding board member since 2004 and board chair 2010 to 2014
Florida Children’s Council, member 2003 to 2012, board chair 2011 to 2012
New Town Success Zone, founding member, 2007 to 2012
Quality Education for All, The Community Foundation, member 2006 to 2012
Learning to Finish Collaborative, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, 2008 to 2012
Linda M. Lanier
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Early Learning Coalition of Duval, board member 2003 to 2012
Human Services Coalition, board member 2003 to 2012, chair 2008 to 2010
Governor’s Commission on the Homeless, appointed member, 1999 to 2000
Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition, board member 1997 to 2003
Department of Children and Families, District IV Human Rights Advocacy Committee, member 1998 to
1999
REPRESENTATIVE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Atlantic Beach Country Club, Board of Directors 2018 to 2022, secretary 2020 to 2022, Leadership
Development Committee 2023 to present
At the Table, a Florida Political Committee, founding member 2016 to 2022
NINE in 15, founding member, 2012 to 2022
Cultural Council of Jacksonville, Funding Panel member 2015 - 2016
City of Atlantic Beach, Community Development Board, 2014 to 2022
A1A Ocean Islands Trail Scenic Byways Executive Committee, 2012 to 2017
Beaches Museum and History Center, board member, 2012 to 2018, board chair 2014-15
Timucuan Trails and Parks Foundation, board member, 2012 to 2015
Rotary Club of Jacksonville, Paul Harris Fellow, member, 1997 to 2012
Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 1990
Community Music School, founding board member, 2006 to 2009
Jacksonville Women’s Network, member 1994 to 2011
Lavilla School for the Arts, School Advisory Committee, founding member and chair 2003 to 2006
Atlantic Beach Experimental Theater, board member 1998 to 2000