Darlene Maynard

Darlene Maynard

Graduated from UWF in 2001 with Honors majoring in Social Work and Child Welfare. Darlene attained a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2004. Darlene brings an abundance of skills to the workforce that include child and disability advocacy, crisis intervention, grassroots organizing, resource allocation, staff development, and goal setting. Darlene was selected by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to serve on the Florida Independent Living Council for two terms, 2000-2006.

Currently Darlene is program director of Escambia County High School/High Tech. The High School/High Tech program lets students explore educational and career opportunities in High Technology related fields. Students have the opportunity to develop a Post High School Graduation Plan that is designed around their individual career and college goals. Students will also have the opportunity in January 2007 to apply for and interview for summer internships.

Community Involvement

• Trustee, Florida Rehabilitation Foundation of Northwest Florida
• Member, Board of Directors, Mental Health Association of West Florida, Inc.
• Member, Board of Directors, Hands On Pensacola, Vice President
• Member, University of West Florida, Social Work Department Advisory Board

Currently Darlene is Trustee, Florida Rehabilitation two terms.