Board Development Committee

Lynn S. Jackson Dorman, M.Ed., M.S., LMHC

Colonel (Retired) US Army (2015)

My Girl Scout why:  “I have been devoted to the Girl Scouts movement since childhood, beginning as a Junior Girl Scout in Baltimore, Maryland. If you ask me how I found my way here, I’ll tell you it’s because this movement has been the bedrock of lifelong friendships with extraordinary women. If you ask me why it matters so deeply, I’ll tell you it’s because the lessons I learned in Girl Scouts—the skills I honed, the experiences I cherished—became the foundation of my professional journey.

My why is rooted in confidence. Girl Scouts showed me a world far wider than I had imagined—a world of camps beneath star-lit skies, friendships that felt like home, and experiences that shaped the woman I would become. My why is woven into the unbreakable bond I still feel with the movement, with my first troop, and with the remarkable women who led us with wisdom and warmth.

My why is for every girl—past, present, and future—who finds in Girl Scouts a haven, a launching pad, and a place where she is seen, nurtured, and empowered.”

Lynn Dorman graduated of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Loyola University, Maryland. She received her Master of Education, Administration and Supervision in Higher Education, from Loyola University and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu in Hawaii. She is a Baltimore, Maryland native.

Professionally, Lynn served for 27 years in the US Army until her retirement as a Human Resources Officer from the US Army Pacific Command at FT Shafter Hawaii. Professionally, Lynn has served as Executive Officer to the Director for Human Relations Policy for the US Army; Senior Director of Personnel; Senior Director of Diversity; Senior Director of Compliance for the Commonwealth of Virginia National Guard and the Army Cyber Command; and Chief Administrative Officer for US Army Pacific Command.

Lynn is currently the Clinic Director of Family Care Center in Tampa, having recently closed her practice, Transformative Therapies. She is certified as a Gottman Level II marriage counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certification through the Evergreen Certifications and a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE). Her counseling experiences include working with federal and state ex-offenders, veterans with addiction in inpatient hospitals, clients with substance abuse in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and family members with loved ones in hospice.

Lynn has a passion for and extensive experience in leading and serving in both women’s service and charitable organizations. She currently  serves as the Vice President of Governance of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Additionally, she serves as the Financial Secretary of the Pierians, Inc. having recently served as the President of the Pierians Foundation, Inc., the club’s philanthropic arm that awards grants to young artists and community arts projects on behalf of members of the Pierians Inc. a national club for women who celebrate the arts. Her past nonprofit leadership includes President of The ROCKs, All American Chapter, (2003-2004); Treasurer of the Pierians, Inc., (2016-2018); Clerk and member of the Vestry of St Andrews Episcopal Church having led the financial audit team. She is a Silver Star member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Abby Mackness is CEO of Mackness and Poore Consulting, LLC, a firm specializing in program management and business and proposal development. Abby moved to Florida from Washington D.C. where she was Senior Director for Federal Programs for MorphoTrust USA, a world leader in biometrics and identity management. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC). Abby currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) as the 2nd Vice President.

Abby has a rich Girl Scouting background- in addition to serving on the GSWCF Board of Directors in the past, Abby served as the Chair of the Fund Development Committee, has been a member of the Board Development Committee and has actively participated in strategic planning for our Council. She has also been a former troop leader, a member of the Women’s Advisory Board which mentors Girl Scouts going for the Gold, and a cookie mom. Abby has 4 children (3 girls and 1 boy) – all former Scouts- and one adorable Girl Scout Cadette granddaughter- Genevieve!

Christie Bruner In her role as Vice President of Advocacy for the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Christie Bruner works with members, stakeholders, and elected officials at the local, state and federal levels to communicate Chamber goals and objectives. Christie has spent the last two years developing key policy stances, meeting with local leaders, communicating with stakeholders, and serving as staff lead on a variety of Chamber advocacy committees.  Christie leads the Chamber’s Workforce & Talent Committee, which recently launched a new public/private partnership called HIRE: The St. Pete Way.

With an eye for collaborative improvement, Christie uses the experience she gained with the City of St. Petersburg’s wellness initiative, Healthy St. Pete, to bring impactful solutions to the business community.  Under her direction, Healthy St. Pete launched programming to reduce the incidence of chronic disease in the local community. During her tenure, she collaborated with local businesses to offer certification for robust corporate wellness practices. Additionally, Bruner’s background as a 10-year business owner in St. Petersburg helps her relate to and communicate with Chamber members and partners.

Christie is passionate about empowering young girls to become confident leaders and changemakers in their communities. She is a former Girl Scout and is the mom to three daughters who have all participated in Girls Scouts.  With a strong background in advocacy, public policy, and community engagement, she has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for youth to thrive. Her experience leading wellness initiatives, organizing grassroots advocacy efforts, and fostering strategic partnerships aligns with the Girl Scouts’ mission of building courage, confidence, and character. As a longtime advocate for youth development and a dedicated mentor through programs like Girls on the Run of Tampa Bay, Christie is eager to bring her expertise to the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida board to help shape programs that inspire and equip the next generation of female leaders.

Vanessa Jones  is the Senior Director of Learner Services, Training & Operations at Ultimate Medical Academy. Vanessa holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s in public administration. While she began her career in Social Work, she has been with UMA over 11 years supporting students to navigate their programs on their pathway to their allied healthcare careers. In her free time, she enjoys, travelling, volunteering within the community, and spending time with friends and family.

Grace Maseda-Sainz is Vice President of Communications and External Affairs with Take Stock in Children where she oversees the development and implementation of branding and communication strategies that showcase Take Stock’s impact on student success. Prior to Take Stock in Children, Ms. Maseda-Sainz was employed by Helios Education Foundation, where she led statewide communications initiatives that promote postsecondary degree completion among first-generation, underrepresented students in Florida. Additionally, Ms. Maseda-Sainz enjoyed a 20+ year career at the Tampa Bay Times where she held advertising, marketing, and community relations roles.

Ms. Maseda-Sainz has held numerous leadership positions including chair of the board of trustees for SERVE, Volunteers in Education; chairperson of the City of Tampa Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council, and chairperson of the board of directors for KidCity. Ms. Maseda-Sainz is currently a member of the board of directors of the University of South Florida Foundation.

Dr. Georgina Rivera-Singletary is an Associate Professor with Saint Leo University with a focus on graduate education. She has an extensive background in Florida public school systems as a teacher, school and district-based administrator, and technical assistance consultant for the department of education in Puerto Rico. Combined, these experiences help her to develop and train classroom teachers including those who aspire to be school and district leaders in Florida and across the nation through online learning.

Dr. Rivera-Singletary earned her doctorate from the University of South Florida in 2014 and her study explored collaborative leadership practices for serving migrant students with disabilities. In addition to her Ph.D., Dr. Rivera-Singletary holds an education specialist degree (USF) and two master’s degrees (M.Ed. & MBA; Saint Leo) all with a focus on leadership.

Dr. Rivera-Singletary was a Girl Scout professional for 7 years in the 1990’s providing programs to unserved and underserved girls in rural and underprivileged areas of Pasco County. She then served neighborhoods as a Field Executive supervising, training, and supporting directors overseeing programming in their communities.

Dr. Rivera-Singletary is a native Floridian and has lived in Pasco County her entire life. She is married and has 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and is raising her 7-year-old niece who is a Daisy Girl Scout in Troop 321 in Zephyrhills. 

Georgina is an advocate for social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) especially for people with disabilities and migrant farmworker English learners and their families. She completed two DEI certificates from eCornell University and University of South Florida as a precursor for her work with special populations.

Dr. Rivera-Singletary serves on several boards, school advisory councils, task forces, and holds governance office with the Saint Leo University Senate and has extensive governance experience. Dr. Rivera-Singletary is a member of the Zephyrhills Rotary Club and is a member of The Rotary International Cadre for Basic Education and Literacy in which she evaluates and monitors global grants internationally.

For fun, she loves to travel, teach health and fitness classes, and amusement parks. She has a strong passion for serving the community and believes we all should have a commitment to the success of human capita as without it our world progress fails. 

Laura Webb is a native Floridian and grew up as a Girl Scout on the east coast. She now lives in Tampa, where she is the owner and President of Webb Insurance Group with locations in South Tampa and Hudson. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Special Education from Florida State University and worked as a teacher in Pasco County. Laura was previously President and First Vice President of the Board of Directors, chair of the Board Development Committee and Fund Development Committee, and has served on the Dessert First committee.

Laura is a member of the Tampa chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Leadership Tampa Bay – Class of 2016. Her community involvement also includes the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Seminole Club. She is proud to have recently obtained her pilot’s license for single engine planes.

LaTonya Williams is a Florida native with over 20 years of experience in broadcast news and production. She is a servant leader who prides herself in leading by example and providing employees with career growth. Currently, LaTonya is the Production Manager for Spectrum Bay News 9.

LaTonya holds a BA in Mass Communications and a MA in Education from the University of South Florida. She is a proud member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Women in Cable Telecommunications and Spectrum Women. In her free time, LaTonya enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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