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2005
Annual Winner
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Cynthia Tomlin,
is a Social Service Counselor for the Pinellas
County Health Department, where she has worked for eight
years. When there was a need for a case manager to work
with Somalian clients, she did not give a second thought
to take on the task, even with the added challenge of
the language barriers this presented. Even though much
of Cynthia’s time was devoted to helping this African
population, she continued to carry a regular case load
and remain active in the community. With more than 30
years of experience in her profession, it is evident
that hers is not a career but a calling.
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Melaine Gohen,
is a Teen Parent Health Services Teacher with the Pinellas
County Schools T.I.P.S. With more than 25 years of
experience in the school system, she the only R.N. in the
teen parent program. She is depended upon by other staff to
provide accurate and current medical diagnoses and advice.
Going to the hospital when a teen parent needs her,
transporting students and their children to and from
clinics, or soliciting donations for needy students is not
unusual. Melanie personifies the way that people should all
treat each other: with respect, sensitivity, and caring.
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Christine Linnell,
is a Child and Family Consultant with Coordinated Child
Care of Pinellas, where she has been employed for more than
three years. In order to accommodate client schedules, she
works several nights a week and is available at all times to
help them. She has purchased Christmas gifts on her own for
children who were not chosen by agencies that distribute
holiday presents. Christine is a role model to co-workers
because of her commitment, sincerity, and strong work ethic.
She will continue to pursue solutions even when it looks
like there are none, just as she will ask questions until
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Aneesah Abdur-Rahim,
is a Certified Family Support Worker II
with Family
Service Centers/Healthy Families Pinellas. She has been with
the agency for nine years. Where barriers previously have
prevented families from achieving them, Aneesah works with
families to recognize their own strengths, promote healthy
developmental and emotional growth, and
develop the skills
and self esteem to achieve success. While it might take
a
year for a family to overcome just one obstacle, she will
stick with a challenge to result in a positive outcome.
Because of her dedication to
her job and peers, Annesah is
an inspiration to all.
To nominate an outstanding human service provider contact:
Eddie Burch
Phone: 727-547-5676
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