For the last 20 years, Audrey has worked with children and families in the community. As a high school student she worked at the Boys and Girls Club in her church. In partnership with the Ocala Housing Authority, she established a successful tutoring program for students. As a provider for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) with Medicaid Waiver, Audrey’s implemented her vision to create a nurturing environment with the comforts of a home that serves individuals with Developmental Disabilities. She holds several certifications such as, Choices and Rights provided by the State of Florida APD, Several classes such as Zero Tolerance, Health and Safety at the Tallahassee Community College/ APD., HIPPA compliance, Medication Administration and she is CPR/First Aid Certified

Attending CFCC and working at the boys and girls club of Marion County gave him experience in working with others and the opportunity to serve his community. After college, he served honorably in the U.S. Army for several years before returning to Ocala to raise three sons. MCYFL allowed him to reunite and work with the youth along with his sons. Ernest continued to support his community as he worked in the church as an Assistant Minister. In 2012 along with his wife he co-founded a non-profit organization called Bridge To Hope Inc.  This organization opened many doors for them to serve their community including persons with mental and physical challenges. It gives him great pleasure to see the smiles on the faces of the individuals they serve.

Silvio has been working with individuals with special needs since 2011 but started caring for individuals with special needs at a young age. Caring for his mother after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, which led to her being in a wheelchair and becoming deaf Silvio learned Sign Language to be able to communicate with her. He also has a cousin with an intellectual disability. Silvio began his career at the ARC of Indian River and later moved to Ocala in 2018 to continue his passion by immediately working at the ARC of Marion. Within a year he was promoted to Lead Staff of the intensive program and worked there for many years.  Then in November 2022, he accepted an opportunity to take on a more leadership role working for Bridge to Hope ADT.