Ms. Gilda Ferradaz joined The Trust Board in July 2013. Employed with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for over 35 years, Ms. Ferradaz assumed progressively more responsible positions throughout her tenure serving as Circuit Administrator and Regional Managing Director for the Southern Region, encompassing Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Ms. Ferradaz currently serves as the Circuit Community Development Administrator, responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with key community stakeholders.

Ms. Ferradaz holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in sociology and a master’s in business administration, both from Florida International University. She has served on several boards including CareerSource, Homeless Trust, Juvenile Justice Circuit Advisory Board, Early Learning Coalition, and the Community Based Care Alliance. She is also an active member of her church and has volunteered with local non-for-profits. 

Term: Serves as long as designated by DCF District XI Administrator.