Open To Work
Mindy Sherman
Coconut Creek,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Founder & Executive DirectorDistrict Transition SpecialistExceptional Student Education SpecialistWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsultingLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Coconut Creek, FL
Open to relocation: Yes
Salary Range
106000/yr - 200000/yrImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSummary
Innovative workforce development leader with 30+ years of experience designing and scaling workforce, education, transition, and economic opportunity initiatives across public, nonprofit, and community sectors. Proven track record developing strategic partnerships with school districts, technical colleges, employers, workforce boards, government agencies, behavioral health organizations, and community stakeholders to address workforce gaps and create sustainable talent pipelines.
Overview
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Work History
Founder & Executive Director
Pathways 2 Work
01.2014 - 2026
- Founded and scaled a workforce development nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other barriers to employment across multiple Florida regions.
- Developed and managed strategic partnerships with state agencies, school districts, workforce boards, employers, behavioral health providers, and community organizations to expand program reach and sustainability.
- Secured and managed government contracts, grants, sponsorships, and philanthropic funding supporting workforce development and education initiatives.
- Led organizational growth from startup to an annual operating budget exceeding $2 million while maintaining strong program outcomes and community impact.
- Represented the organization at conferences, public forums, community events, and stakeholder meetings to strengthen organizational visibility and cultivate funding opportunities.
- Developed proposals, reports, funding requests, and partnership agreements that secured public and private investment in workforce and educational programming.
- Built regional employer and community networks supporting employment pathways for thousands of individuals throughout Florida.
- Developed virtual workforce readiness curriculum, remote learning systems, and online training programs delivered through Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital platforms.
- Provided remote consulting services to schools, charter networks, workforce organizations, and community agencies focused on workforce development, transition planning, compliance, and program design.
- Developed workforce curricula including self-advocacy, career readiness, employability skills, work-based learning, and postsecondary planning programs.
- Collaborated with workforce boards, educational institutions, elected officials, community leaders, and economic development stakeholders to strengthen workforce pipelines
- Led pilot initiatives, evaluated program outcomes, and implemented continuous improvement strategies based on workforce trends and employer demand.
- Developed and implemented remote workforce readiness curriculum, virtual job coaching, online career counseling, and digital employment preparation services, ensuring participants remained connected to employment opportunities during a period of economic uncertainty.
- Designed virtual staff training systems, online service delivery protocols, and remote collaboration tools that enabled the organization to continue serving clients across multiple counties without interruption.
District Transition Specialist
Broward County Public Schools
2012 - 2023
- Ensured full compliance with federal and state transition regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including Indicator 14, monitoring post-school outcomes and program effectiveness
- Led districtwide workforce development, transition, and postsecondary initiatives serving thousands of students annually across 27 secondary programs.
- Developed strategic partnerships with technical colleges, employers, community agencies, workforce organizations, and educational institutions to expand career pathways and employment outcomes.
- Developed online transition curriculum and remote instructional resources during COVID-19, ensuring continuity of services, compliance, and workforce readiness programming for students and staff.
- Created and delivered professional development, training systems, and implementation resources for educators, administrators, job coaches, and transition specialists throughout the district.
Exceptional Student Education Specialist
Broward County Schools Technical Colleges
2000 - 2012
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 400+ high school students, overseeing development and compliance of IEPs, Educational Plans (EPs), and 504 Plans
- Demonstrated expertise in transition law and compliance under IDEA (Indicator 14), ensuring post-school outcome tracking and alignment with federal mandates
Education
Master of Arts - Inclusive Education
05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
05-1995
Timeline
Founder & Executive Director - Pathways 2 Work
01.2014 - 2026
District Transition Specialist - Broward County Public Schools
2012 - 2023
Exceptional Student Education Specialist - Broward County Schools Technical Colleges
2000 - 2012
University of Colorado - Master of Arts, Inclusive Education
Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor of Arts, Special Education
Work Availability
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Certification
- Chamber member: Coral Springs/Coconut Creek
- Presenter/Member, APSE National Conference (2026)
- Graduate, Florida State University Jim Moran Institute for Nonprofit Executive Leadership (2025)
- Member, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Member, Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
- Featured in Coconut Creek Lifestyle Magazine, "Clearing a Path",2020
- Florida Professional Teaching Certificate K-12 Exceptional Student Education #749019 (Active)
- IPS (Individual Placement & Support) Supervisor Certification 2022-current
- Established partnerships with treatment and recovery centers, embedding the IPS Supported Employment model into clinical settings
- Certified Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities 2005-current
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and proven ability to learn proprietary software applications.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS),Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace, HubSpot CRM
- National Board Certification-E.S.E. 2004
- Florida State University, Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Executive Program, Graduate 2025
- Led initiatives resulting in individuals placed into competitive employment, contributing to an estimated $50M+ in annual wages generated
- Speaking, Media & Thought Leadership-Podcast guest.
- Developed and Implemented CRM and tracking systems to measure outcomes, manage stakeholder relationships, and improve program performance
- Designed and executed mission-driven fundraising events, including “Kickball for a Cause,” bringing together treatment centers, employers, and community partners
Skills
Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Building
Workforce Development & Career Pathways
Education & Transition Services
Nonprofit Leadership & Growth
Government & Community Collaboration
Business Development
Program Design & Implementation
Training & Professional Development
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Public Speaking & Presentations
Stakeholder Engagement
Curriculum Development
Remote Learning & Virtual Service Delivery
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Project & Program Management
Employer Engagement
Student & Family Advocacy
Community Outreach
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Proposal Writing & Reporting
Consulting Expertise
CONSULTING IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
- Developed Broward County's Career Placement Program, still operating more than 20 years later.
- Built and scaled Pathways 2 Work from concept to a multi-million-dollar workforce development organization.
- Generated more than 4,500 employment outcomes across workforce and behavioral health populations.
- Designed workforce readiness curriculum utilized by students, educators, and workforce professionals.
- Developed virtual workforce and transition programs serving participants across multiple counties during COVID-19.
- Established partnerships with 700+ employers and 25+ education, workforce, and community organizations.
- Consulted with charter school organizations to design and launch transition and workforce development programs serving secondary students with disabilities.
- Developed transition frameworks, curriculum, implementation guides, staff training materials, and compliance procedures to support successful post-school outcomes.
- Advised school leadership teams on workforce readiness, career exploration, self-advocacy instruction, community partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities.
- Created scalable program models that aligned educational services with employment, postsecondary education, and independent living goals.