About Us

Michelle Ray brings 20 years of expertise in Program and Project Management to her role as the Director of Operations of The Family Healthcare Foundation. She has curated a portfolio of expertly executed projects at federal, state, and private sector agencies. Her professional experience is complemented by a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the University of South Florida, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Mason University, and Bachelors of Science degrees in Political and Social Science from Florida State University.

Most recently, Michelle led the administration of federal and state contracts focused on statewide enrollment efforts for the State of Florida’s Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Health Insurance Marketplace in her role as the Program Manager at the University of South Florida’s Florida Covering Kids and Families within the College of Public Health. Michelle’s belief in equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals and passion for community service, are the catalyst for her continued work to reduce health disparities with a strategic focus on the Tampa Bay region.

Brenda Luna, with over a decade of experience in the medical field, excels in facilitating connections between individuals and vital resources. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Brenda’s bilingual proficiency allows her to effectively assist a diverse range of individuals. Her unwavering passion for helping others is evident in her dedication to making a positive impact. In her leisure time, Brenda finds joy in reading, cooking, and indulging in her love for dancing.

A lifelong Tampa resident, Derek has worked for the Family Healthcare Foundation since 2015, shortly after graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations. He works primarily in Pinellas and southern Hillsborough Counties, and on the weekends, he can usually be found kayaking in Tampa Bay or walking along the St. Pete Pier.

Eva began her career in Healthcare Navigation working as a Certified Application Counselor in the state of New Hampshire at the advent of the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2013. In the state of Florida, she developed strategic community partnerships in Polk County, Florida, in her role as a Healthcare Navigator at BayCare Health System’s Winter Haven Hospital from 2014-2019. In her current role of Program Coordinator for Polk County for the Family Healthcare Foundation, she has led an expansion of the Family Healthcare Foundation’s brand awareness in Polk County focused on community engagement and outreach. Her passion projects at work include helping Portuguese-speaking Florida residents understand the United States healthcare system. She is also the “go-to” person at the Family Healthcare Foundation to plan international travel, as her time off of work is well spent traveling the world.

Karla has worked as a social worker helping children at risk of child abuse and neglect, pregnant mothers in high-risk situations, and people with disabilities. She is aware of the community resources that are provided. Karla has patience and love for the communities she serves.

In Loveline’s currently role as the Program Coordinator for the Connecting Kid to Care Program ensures that the Family Healthcare Foundation has Navigators at all seven of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Center to help families navigate complicated healthcare coverage issues. Loveline also continues to assist many families find services and has used a positive attitude and tireless energy to empower the families that she encounters daily. Helping children and connecting families to healthcare is one the many motivators for Loveline at The Family Healthcare Foundation. She has been married for 18 years and has four wonderful children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family watching movies or playing “Guess Who” on Friday nights, vacationing, and taking cruises in the Caribbean.