Isis LaRose
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Strategic, mission-driven executive with a proven track record in leading statewide expansion, public-sector partnerships, and crisis-response systems across law enforcement, healthcare, education, and child-welfare agencies. Successfully scaled organizations from regional to statewide reach, implementing centralized operational systems, and building high-trust partnerships with government and public safety stakeholders. Passionate about reducing crime, stabilizing families, and strengthening communities through coordinated public safety ecosystems and technology-enabled collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Market Development
Better Together, Inc.
Florida, USA
02.2018 - 01.2026
- Previous Roles: Director of Programs, SWFL Regional Director, Outreach Director, 2018-2022.
- Led statewide expansion from 5 to 48 counties, transforming the organization from a regional nonprofit into a statewide family-preservation network.
- Scaled workforce from 3 to 74 employees, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training Executive Directors, Partnership Managers, Intake Specialists, Volunteer Engagement staff, and operational teams.
- Built & Established strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies, Department of Children and Families (DCF), school districts, hospitals, legislators, and community-based care agencies statewide, establishing trusted referral pipelines.
- Helped drive more than 4,000 referrals through streamlined agency partnerships, and coordinated crisis-response workflows.
- Designed and implemented a statewide Centralized Intake (CI) system, including standardized referral processes, risk-assessment tools, escalation protocols, and performance dashboards.
- Developed operational playbooks, process maps, and training curricula to align service delivery and compliance across all regions.
- Negotiated and executed MOUs and formal referral agreements to institutionalize cross-agency collaboration, and improve response speed and accountability.
- Implemented EOS/Traction operating systems (L10s, Rocks, scorecards) to improve leadership alignment, accountability, and performance metrics across multi-site teams.
- Mentored executive and regional leaders, supporting onboarding, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
- Represented the organization in law enforcement trainings, statewide conferences, legislative briefings, and media engagements, strengthening agency trust and program credibility.
- Played a key role in donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives, supporting sustainable program growth.
- Contributed to outcomes serving over 12,000 children, with a 98% success rate in keeping families together, reducing foster-care placements, and community instability.
- Statewide family preservation network.
Medical Assistant / Front Office Receptionist
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Fort Myers, USA
10.2008 - 02.2018
- Delivered direct patient care through phlebotomy, injections, vitals, and medical histories.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as amniocentesis and fetal fibronectin testing.
- Coordinated scheduling, referrals, and insurance documentation for efficient patient flow.
- Managed billing and coding processes to enhance patient communication and access to care.
- Acted as translator for physicians and genetic counselors to facilitate patient comprehension and compliance.
Office Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Tender Care Pediatrics
Port St. Lucie, USA
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Directed all clinic personnel and daily operations in high-volume pediatric practice.
- Oversaw patient flow, scheduling, billing, collections, and insurance verification.
- Implemented HIPAA-compliant policies and operational systems for new clinic.
- Managed physician schedules, hospital rotations, and administrative processes efficiently.
- Supervised inventory management and vaccine supply chain operations.
Owner / Operator
Family Daycare Home
Port St. Lucie, USA
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Founded and operated licensed home daycare business for infants and toddlers.
- Managed compliance, policies, and enrollment to ensure operational integrity.
- Oversaw bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial records.
- Facilitated parent communications to address concerns and provide updates.
Front Desk Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Cornerstone Pediatrics
Port St. Lucie, USA
03.2005 - 08.2007
- Supervised front desk and medical records teams in a clinic serving 70-80 patients daily.
- Managed referrals, insurance authorizations, and billing systems to streamline operations.
- Established efficient billing and payment processing systems for improved revenue cycles.
- Administered direct patient care, including vaccines, vital signs assessments, and physical evaluations.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
Critical Concepts
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2009
Home Daycare Certification Courses -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01-2006
College Coursework - 1 Year
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01-2003
Medical Academy, Honors Graduate -
Port St. Lucie High School
Port St. Lucie, FLSkills
- Public Safety & Government Partnerships
- Law Enforcement Collaboration & Training
- Statewide Market Expansion & Launch
- Public-Sector Systems Integration
- Strategic Partnerships & MOU Development
- Multi-Site Team Building & Leadership
- Centralized Intake & Crisis Response Systems
- Program Operations & Process Improvement
- EOS / Traction (L10s, Rocks, Scorecards)
- Performance Metrics & Outcome Measurement
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Fundraising & Donor Cultivation
Websites
Community Service
Volunteer Host Family - Better Together, 01/01/17, Present, Volunteer host parent welcoming children into home during times of family crisis., Personally hosted 35 children over eight years while parents stabilized housing, employment, and safety., Advocate and mentor for new host families and volunteers.
Education Certifications
- Phlebotomy Certification, Critical Concepts, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Home Daycare Certification Courses, Indian River State College
- College Coursework, Indian River State College
- Medical Academy, Honors Graduate, Port St. Lucie High School
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Gulfshore Business Magazine's 40 under 40-Class of 2023, Leadership & Community Impact.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP, Strategic Partnerships & Market Development
Better Together, Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2026
Medical Assistant / Front Office Receptionist
Maternal Fetal Medicine
10.2008 - 02.2018
Office Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Tender Care Pediatrics
09.2007 - 10.2008
Owner / Operator
Family Daycare Home
09.2006 - 09.2007
Front Desk Supervisor / Medical Assistant
Cornerstone Pediatrics
03.2005 - 08.2007
Phlebotomy Certification -
Critical Concepts
Home Daycare Certification Courses -
Indian River State College
College Coursework - 1 Year
Indian River State College
Medical Academy, Honors Graduate -
Port St. Lucie High School