The ACLU of Florida staff is dedicated to the protection of our guaranteed Constitutional rights. Their work ensures that the ACLU of Florida can effectively carry out its mission. They are assisted by the efforts and dedication of a significant number of passionate interns and volunteers, and financially supported by thousands of ACLU members throughout the state.
Miami Office - State Headquarters
Melba Pearson - Deputy Director
Gary Sample - Chief Financial Officer
Nancy Abudu - Legal Director
Amy Turkel - Director of Philanthropy
Kirk Bailey - Political Director
Daniel Tilley - Staff Attorney
Jackie Azis - Staff Attorney
Layssa Zamora - Paralegal
Nikki Cox - Deputy Development Director
Raymer Maguire, IV - Florida Campaign for Criminal Justice Reform Manager
Monica Espitia - South Florida Regional Organizer
Gaby Guadalupe - Media Relations Coordinator
Casey Bruce-White - Deputy Communications Director
John Lantigua - Investigative Writer
Sabrina Williams - Executive Assistant
Ana Smith - Office Manager
Darryl Perez - Campaign Associate
Maggie Block - Finance & Administration Manager
Joey Francilus - Digital Media Associate
Natalie Kopke - Legal Program Associate
Saranya Chunduri - Development Associate
Central-Florida Regional Office (Orlando and surrounding areas)
Natishia Y. June - Organizing Manager
Mid-Florida Regional Office (Greater Tampa and surrounding areas)
Joyce Hamilton-Henry - West Florida Regional Director
Amien Kacou - Staff Attorney
Devan Cheaves - Mid-Florida Regional Organizer
Michelle Morton - Policy Coordinator for Juvenile Justice
Tallahasee Regional Office
Kara Gross - Legislative Director and Senior Policy Counsel
Northeast Florida Regional Office (Jacksonville and surrounding areas)
Samir Gupte - North Florida Regional Organizer
Kimberly Parker - North Florida Regional Organizer
Jimmy Midyette - The Crag Orear ACLU of Florida LGBT Legal Fellow
Northwest Florida Regional Office (Panhandle)
Sara Latshaw - Deputy Political Director
Benjamin Stevenson - Staff Attorney
