Volunteers are vital to the success and growth of FHSA.  

We hope you will consider lending your expertise to one of the committees that help guide the work of your state association!

Volunteers are vital to the success and growth of FHSA. We are seeking passionate Head Start staff from all program areas to help guide our association’s work by serving on one of our committees. Your experience and leadership strengthen FHSA and help advance Head Start’s mission across Florida.

Serving on an FHSA committee is a meaningful way to make your professional community stronger. Committees typically meet monthly by conference call, making it easy to participate no matter where you are located.

Below is a list of our committees. If you find one (or more) that aligns with your interests and talents, simply complete the volunteer interest form by clicking the Sign‑Up and Volunteer button. Committee involvement is open to active FHSA members only.

We hope you take advantage of this valuable member benefit and join us in moving the association forward.

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• Advocacy Committee - The Advocacy Committee is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, purpose, and strategic plan of the Association. FHSA is dedicated to the issues that affect Head Start. As a state-level organization, we are a close-knit, collaborative community, and we celebrate daily the many successes that each Florida Head Start program provides for Florida's families.

Chair: Tanya Stone

• Awards Committee- The Awards Committee works in partnership with the Region IV Head Start Association (RIVHSA) on the development and implementation of the annual awards program. The committee is responsible for establishing a nomination and selection process and ratify state nominations to RIVHSA. 

Co-Chairs: Michelle Hann

• By-Laws Committee - responsible for creating and maintaining the organization's bylaws, which is the set of rules that guide FHSA operations and activities.

• Finance Committee - shall prepare an annual budget, recommend fees for membership dues, review the Association's financial status, and provide direction and leadership in fundraising efforts in conjunction with the Board of Directors and staff of the Association. 

Chair: LaFonda Heidel, FHSA Treasurer

• Membership Committee - shall provide direction and leadership to expand membership in the Association, develop and evaluate member services, and review and recommend changes to the Association's Bylaws in conjunction with the Board of Directors and staff of the Association. 

Chair: Sean Murnane, FHSA Vice President

• Professional Development Committee -  shall work in partnership with Florida institutions to aid with articulation, identify funding streams for assisting staff with continuing education, and generally advocate for programs and staff to assist with meeting educational mandates. The Committee shall determine training and technical assistance needs, plan and implement training events in conjunction with The Board of Directors and staff of the Association.