Pembroke Pines, FL (November 8, 2024) – Broward County based nonprofit organization Children’s Harbor is excited to announce that Commissioner of the South Broward Hospital District (Memorial Healthcare System), Laura Raybin Miller, has joined its Board of Directors.
Commissioner Laura Raybin Miller's extensive experience in healthcare governance and advocacy will benefit Children's Harbor by continuing the high quality of care and supportive services in their programming. Her dedication to children's healthcare access and her leadership in community initiatives align perfectly with the shared desire of supporting and nurturing children and families in their care.
A Florida International University graduate, Commissioner Raybin Miller earned her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in 1987. She is currently a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, Inc. in Aventura, Florida. For the last 25 years, Commissioner Raybin Miller has been involved in public and community affairs in South Florida, positively impacting many residents' lives through her leadership and participation in civic, and healthcare organizations. Her accolades and lived and learned experiences are embraced at Children's Harbor.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Commissioner Laura Raybin Miller to the Children’s Harbor board,” said Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor. “Her extensive experience in governance and her passion for community service align perfectly with our mission. She is a dedicated public servant, community leader and advocate renowned for her unwavering commitment to advancing Broward’s public healthcare system, ensuring best-in class healthcare and enhancing the quality of life for all residents– including ours.”
Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization based in South Florida dedicated to strengthening families in crisis and supporting teens in foster care. The nonprofit provides safe residential housing, specialized trauma care, life skills, and support for teens, their younger siblings, and teen mothers affected by the trauma of abuse. Reliant on donors, sponsors, private funders, and grants, the addition of Commissioner Laura to the Board of Directors will help advocacy efforts for the organization and families.
Commissioner Raybin Miller has served 25 years as a South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners member. The seven-member district board governs Memorial Healthcare System, a public, non-profit hospital system that is nationally recognized for providing outstanding patient and family-centered care. One of her most notable accomplishments, in collaboration with her board members, was successfully reducing the tax burden on South Broward residents by incrementally lowering the tax millage of the District to the lowest level in its 65-year history. Her longevity in social impact will continue with her most recent appointment at Children's Harbor.
To learn more about Children’s Harbor, and how you can get involved or support, please visit childrensharbor.org or call (954) 252- 3072.
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About Children’s Harbor
Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.
With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family support services program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing free in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Additionally, Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community dedicated to serving young adults, aged 18-23, who have aged out of the foster care system. These young adults are provided with affordable housing and the wrap-around support and independent living programs necessary to help them overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood.
To learn more about Children's Harbor and the difference we are making in the lives of children affected by trauma and abuse, please visit childrensharbor.org.
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