Cinthya is the Director of Empowerment Programs for The Oasis Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University and has experience providing strength-based therapy to individuals and families. She has also worked with the Hispanic Outreach Center in Pinellas County to provide mental health services and connect families with community resources. Cinthya currently works with the Women’s Circle Program, Girls’ Circle Program, and Girls Can Do Anything! Summer Camp. Cinthya is passionate about supporting women and is honored to work with the girls and women in Leon County. 

Danielle is the Office Manager for the Oasis Center. Danielle has her Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology from the University of West Florida and is finishing her Master’s Degree at Florida State University. She has a background in local non-profits, event & volunteer management, and marketing & public outreach. In her free time Danielle enjoys veggie gardening, reading, creating art, and spoiling her two cats.

Raven is the Women’s Empowerment Program Coordinator for The Oasis Center. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Raven has experience providing motivational-based therapy to youth and adults. She has also worked with Volunteers of America to provide services and connect veterans with community resources. Raven currently works with the single mothers’ support group and individual counseling. Raven is excited about being a listening ear and an advocate for women, and is looking forward to making a change in the community. 

I’m a Preschool Educator with over 16 years of experience in early childhood education. I earned my Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Development and Management from Tallahassee Community College. Currently, I serve as a Child Program Specialist and VPK Lead Teacher at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Educational Research Center for Child Development (FAMU ERCCD).
I’m passionate about creating positive, nurturing learning environments and specialize in implementing Conscious Discipline techniques in my classrooms. I also present at various conferences, sharing my insights on how to effectively integrate social-emotional learning into early childhood education.
In my spare time, I enjoy writing and recently published my first book. It’s been an exciting journey, and I’m thrilled to continue learning, growing, and sharing my experiences with others in the field.

Cece recently graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. She hopes to pursue her Masters degree in Social Work in the future. She has worked with the Department of Children and Families as an Economic Self-Sufficiency Representative at the Kearney Center and has volunteered with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity.  She believes every moment leads to a greater movement within an individual’s life, and she is passionate about creating those moments that can impact the lives of women and girls.

Gabby graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, and a minor in International Relations in 2022. Growing up in an agricultural community shaped her perspective on the importance of community, empathy, education, and environmental preservation when addressing the cycle of poverty and gender based violence in South.

She is passionate about improving the quality of life for women and people of color in low-income, rural communities, through education, resource accessibility, and law and public policy. She has always been interested in the nonprofit sector, and hopes to become a Certified Fundraising Executive.

In her free time, she can be found outside with her dog, Cooper, spending time at the beach, and watching scary movies.

Stephanie is the inaugural Director of the Commission on Status of Women and Girls. Stephanie is a natural connector with a passion for always starting with “Why” when working with people and serving in her community, she believes connection and communication are keys to success. She brings the utmost commitment, energy, and dedication to the CSWG. And hopes  to expand, elevate, and engage the important initiatives, programs, and services that uplift, celebrate, and advocate for the women and girls in our community. Stephanie brings almost two decades of community engagement, advocacy initiatives, production management, innovative communication strategies, leadership training, personal development, and group facilitation to the CSWG. Stephanie was most recently Vice President of Client Relations at CATECOMM, a Tallahassee based Public Relations and Communications firm, and brings experience from her prior career roles with Herff Jones as a Yearbook Specialist and Educator, Executive Director of the Leon County Responsible Decision-Making Coalition, Political Campaign Staff, and Director of The Florida Youth Delegation at The Florida Department of Education. She’s a graduate of Florida State University with a B.A. in Sociology and holds a Certificate in Leadership Studies and Theories.

Fionna is a Girls Circle Facilitator for the Oasis Center, where she passionately supports and empowers young women. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Psychology, minoring in Women’s Studies. As a proud Latinx woman, Fionna is deeply committed to fostering mental health awareness and advocacy within her community and beyond. She is driven by a belief in the transformative power of a strong, supportive community, recognizing its critical role in enhancing individual well-being. Through her work at the Oasis Center, Fionna aims to create a safe, nurturing space where women and girls feel heard, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Madison Copeland is a senior at Florida State University, where she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Madison is passionate about supporting the mental health of athletes and hopes to use her degree to make a lasting impact in the world of sports. Her long-term goal
is to earn her clinical social work license and open a private practice dedicated to counseling athletes, helping them navigate the pressures of performance, injury, identity, and life beyond their sport. Madison coaches volleyball to young athletes, not only helping them grow in skill but also
encouraging their mental resilience and confidence. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors playing volleyball, going on walks, visiting the beach, drinking coffee, and spending time with friends and family.
Madison is passionate about creating a more inclusive and compassionate world. She strives to be an advocate for women’s issues, mental health awareness, and social justice. Through her career and personal life, Madison hopes to build spaces where every person feels safe, valued, and supported in becoming their most authentic self. This summer, Madison is excited to be a part of the Oasis team as an intern for the Girls Can Do
Anything Camp. She looks forward to empowering and uplifting young girls while contributing to a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment!

Madison is a second-year master’s student in the mental health counseling program at Florida State University. She got her bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in child development from FSU in 2022 and spent two years working as a project coordinator in a psychology lab examining educational development in elementary-aged twins. Madison has experience with crisis counseling and mentoring undergraduates and is passionate about promoting and disseminating mental health services in the community as well as contributing to the empowerment and support of women.

Natalya has recently graduated from Florida State University with her Ed.S. and M.S. in clinical mental health counseling. She prides herself in her “big sister” mentality and has had experience counseling with Leon County Schools and with other private practices. Natalya’s passions lie in community work and honoring diverse cultural values from a trauma informed lens. Having a Caribbean background stemming from Guyana and St. Vincent has had a profound impact on how Natalya views, honors, and explores different backgrounds throughout her interactions with others. In the future, Natalya hopes to gain her license as a mental health counselor and would like to continue her work in the school system. When Natalya is not serving her community you will usually find her cooking, baking, crocheting, at the beach, or watching a scary movie.