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Michele Thompson

CPRP

Director

Greenacres Community and Recreation Services

Agency

501 Swain Blvd Greenacres, FL 33463

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Professional Bio

Michele has been in director positions for 38 yrs. and the Community & Recreation Services Director for 22 years. She's been an Adjunct Instructor at Palm Beach State College since 2009 teaching "Foundations of Advancing Youth Development" for licensed childcare facilities/school personnel. Prior to that she worked in the Health and Human Services field working with individuals with developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders. Committees: PBC Natural Areas Management Advisory Committee; PBC Trauma Informed Communities, PBSC Afterschool Business Partnership Committee; PBC Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders.

Organization

Parent: Greenacres Community and Recreation Services

Education

SUNY Cortland; Cortland, New York 1984

Recreation with a minor in Administration

Awards

2007-2012 100 Best Communities for Young People

2009 Outstanding Service to Youth & Families

2019 Shining Star Professional Award

2020 Outstanding Service; LC Swain Pre-Law Academy

2024 Els Foundation for Autism - Employer Partner

Volunteer Work

Feeding South Florida Food Distribution

CROS Ministries Food Pantry

Feeding South Florida Kitchen; Food Distribution

Restoration Bridge Food Distribution

Great American/Great Greenacres Clean-up Events

PBSO Homeless Camp Clean-up

FRPA: Emerging Leaders; Leadership School; Abrahams Academy