Experiences, Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future for All.  

Wendy Oliver, Program Director VoLo Foundation 

Daniel Gibson, Regional Vice President - Miami, Allegany Franciscan Ministries 

Andi Allen, State Director, Best Buddies 

Andi Allen is the State Director of Best Buddies in Florida where she works with a team of 41 employees to enhance the lives of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs focused on developing one-to-one friendships, integrated employment opportunities, inclusive living and leadership development. Ms. Allen manages all facets of State development and operations, placing an emphasis on quality programmatic delivery, fiscal sustainability, mission expansion and diversifying funding sources. Through the efforts of Ms. Allen, generous donors and staff partners, Best Buddies in Florida successfully supports 251 jobs participants, 325 school friendship chapters and over 10,000 total participants spanning 26 counties and 120 cities throughout the State of Florida.