FHSA 2025-2026 Board Elections Now Open

The Florida Head Start Association (FHSA) is pleased to announce the election for open board seats. There are:

No nominations received for the Southeast Region Director seat at this time
One (1) Director seat available in the Suncoast Region- As the candidate is running unopposed, they will be appointed to the position without election
Three (3) Director-At-Large seats to be filled

FHSA members are invited to cast their votes by selecting:

Three (3) candidates from the Director-At-Large ballot

Candidates are listed below in alphabetical order. Each was asked to share why they wish to serve and what skills and talents they bring to the FHSA Board. Click on a candidate’s name to view their profile.

When you're ready, select the “Click to Vote” button below to log in and submit your ballot.

Note: No candidates are listed for the Southeast Region due to a lack of nominations. FHSA will revisit this vacancy following the election period

Suncoast Director Candidate, LaShonda Watson
Head Start Director, Lutheran Services of Florida Head Start/Early Head Start

Please select three Director-At-Large candidates from the list below.


Director-At-Large Candidate, Staff Affiliate Group, Angela De La Rosa, Families First Institute Manager, Children First Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start	Director-At-Large Candidate, Corporate Friends Affiliate Group, Steven Martin, VyStar, Business Development Leader	Director-At-Large Candidate Alisa Thornton, Staff Affiliate Group, Senior Manager, The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start	Director-At-Large Candidate, Staff Affiliate Group Mary Muniz-Pellicer, Senior Director of Human Resources, YWCA South Florida, Inc.