2010.12.29: December 29, 2010: Governor Crist Appoints Thailand RPCV Alan Abramowitz as Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
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2010.12.29: December 29, 2010: Governor Crist Appoints Thailand RPCV Alan Abramowitz as Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
Governor Crist Appoints Thailand RPCV Alan Abramowitz as Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
Since 2000, Abramowitz, 48, has managed a variety of regional and statewide offices within DCF, including the offices covering Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, Central Florida and Palm Beach County. From 1996 to 2000, he was assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. He was an assistant public defender for the Tenth Judicial Circuit from 1992 to 1996 and an assistant state attorney for the Eighteenth Circuit from 1989 to 1990. He volunteered in Thailand with the United States Peace Corps from 1990 to 1992.
Governor Crist Appoints Thailand RPCV Alan Abramowitz as Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
Governor Crist Appoints Alan Abramowitz as Executive Director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office
Governor Charlie Crist appointed Alan Abramowitz of Tallahassee as executive director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, to succeed Theresa Flury, for a term beginning December 28, 2010, and ending December 8, 2013.
Posted: 4:24 PM Dec 29, 2010
Reporter: Governor's Press Office
Tallahassee, FL - Governor Charlie Crist today (12-29) appointed Alan Abramowitz of Tallahassee as executive director of the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, to succeed Theresa Flury, for a term beginning December 28, 2010, and ending December 8, 2013. Currently, he directs the statewide Family Safety Program Office within the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
"With 15 years of experience in social service and juvenile justice, Alan has continually worked to improve the lives of children who depend on the child welfare system," Governor Crist said. "He is an effective and caring advocate for the young people of Florida, and I am confident the Guardian Ad Litem Program will excel under his leadership."
Since 2000, Abramowitz, 48, has managed a variety of regional and statewide offices within DCF, including the offices covering Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, Central Florida and Palm Beach County. From 1996 to 2000, he was assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. He was an assistant public defender for the Tenth Judicial Circuit from 1992 to 1996 and an assistant state attorney for the Eighteenth Circuit from 1989 to 1990. He volunteered in Thailand with the United States Peace Corps from 1990 to 1992.
The Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program is a partnership of community advocates and professional staff providing a voice on behalf of Florida's abused and neglected children. The program pairs staff with community volunteers who get to know each child on an individual basis and advocate for their best interests. Additionally, the program uses a team of well-trained volunteers, case coordinators and program attorneys to provide services to Florida's children.
Abramowitz holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Kansas State University, a master's from University of Central Florida and a law degree from the Florida State University College of Law. He also served in the United States Army Reserve and the Florida Army National Guard.
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