Debbie DeLeon, Neighborhood Connections Division Manager: Has over 30 years in public service within Manatee County working directly with neighborhoods and in the human services field. She has established the protocols for assisting the neighborhoods within the County and actively participates in numerous monthly events and community meetings. She has been awarded Manatee County Government's rare ACE (Accountability, Civility & Ethics) pin and is an Employee of the Month. Debbie is fluent in Spanish.
Makayla Lindecamp, Neighborhood Services Coordinator: Administers the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program, is the District 2 Neighborhood Contact Collector and the Bayshore Gardens Contact. Makayla oversees Program Development and Special Projects. She started working for Neighborhood Connections after completing two internships at Manatee County Government working within the library to promote services and programs that serve underrepresented populations in Manatee County,
Laura Ruiz, Senior Neighborhood Services Specialist: A lifelong resident of Manatee County, where she attended the University of South Florida Sarasota- Manatee graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She completed an internship with the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division and partnered with the Federal Bar Association as an outreach consultant. She now works as a Senior Neighborhood Services Specialist focusing on providing a pathway for Neighborhood Action Plans, administers the Neighborhood Action Plan Grant, and currently leads Manatee County’s Citizen Academy - Neighborhood Ambassador Academy.
Jessica Roberts, Neighborhood Services Specialist: Born in and raised in Bradenton Fl, where she was active in the community before relocating to Tallahassee FL, to attend Florida A&M University. While at Florida A&M University she pursued a degree in Public Relations and started her own fashion design business. After living in Tallahassee for ten years she relocated back to Manatee County where she works as a Neighborhood Services Specialist. With Neighborhood Connections she leads the Neighborhood Connections E-Newsletter and is instrumental in providing neighborhoods with informative information.