MARIEL BROFFMAN
Port St. Lucie
Summary
Strategic executive leader with 15 years of leadership experience in driving growth and fostering partnerships. Expertise in legislative advocacy and coalition building developed through the Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship. Collaborates with diverse stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance workforce development and economic strength in Florida.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Specialist
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County
01.2021 - Current
- Provide executive coaching and strategic guidance to early learning business leaders.
- Lead countywide leadership initiatives that strengthen organizational performance.
- Develop and deliver executive-level professional development programs.
- Create partnerships that improve workforce development and community engagement.
- Represent the Coalition through presentations, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor emerging policy changes and help organizations navigate implementation.
Director
Children's Emporium Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Directed all business operations including budgeting, staffing, compliance, enrollment, and strategic planning.
- Developed high-performing teams while strengthening family and community partnerships.
- Improved operational efficiency and organizational culture.
Resource Development Director / Volunteer Coordinator
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations and corporations to enhance support for initiatives.
- Led fundraising campaigns, increasing donor engagement and contributions.
- Presented organizational priorities to stakeholders and community leaders, fostering collaboration and support.
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-2028
Skills
- Public Policy & Advocacy
- Government Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Organizational Growth
- Leadership Development
- Business Development
- Fundraising & Partnerships
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Community Relations
- Board & Executive Engagement
- Public Speaking
Public Policy And Leadership
- Children's Forum Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship
- Legislative advocacy with Florida policymakers
- Leadership development and coalition building
- Conference presenter and facilitator
- Trusted advisor to organizational leaders across St. Lucie County
Recommended Additions
- Quantify fundraising dollars influenced
- Number of providers/business leaders coached annually
- Number of trainings developed and delivered
- Conference audiences reached
- Committees or boards served
- Awards and recognitions
- Major grants, sponsorships, or statewide initiatives
Executive Competencies
- Strategic Planning
- Public Policy & Advocacy
- Government Relations
- Board & Executive Engagement
- Business Development
- Fundraising & Partnerships
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Growth
- Public Speaking
- Change Management
- Community Relations
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
Professional Highlights
- Founded the Leading the Way Directors' Network, growing it into a collaborative leadership network of 60+ early learning executives and business owners.
- Designed and launched the 'Leading the Way: Success in Leadership' executive development series.
- Selected for the Children's Forum Florida Early Childhood Advocacy Fellowship, representing the profession in legislative advocacy and public policy discussions.
- Built strategic partnerships among government, nonprofit, education, and private-sector stakeholders.
- Represent the Early Learning Coalition as a presenter and speaker at local and statewide conferences.
- Recognized for developing innovative leadership initiatives that strengthen organizations and communities.
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County
01.2021 - Current
Director
Children's Emporium Preschool
01.2014 - 01.2021
Resource Development Director / Volunteer Coordinator
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University