10-6-24 Update: As our region makes preparations and adheres to evacuation notices issued in advance of Hurricane Milton, please note that our annual Charity Night is being postponed. Please stay safe through the storm and look for an email with a new December date in the coming weeks.
Each year the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council invites a local organization to provide a meaningful update about issues affecting our community and programs making a positive impact. This annual event is known as our "Charity Night."
On October 8th, we look forward to shining a light on the important work of Resilient Retreat. This local nonprofit provides free and confidential programs for survivors of abuse, first responders, and helping professionals to heal the impacts of trauma.
Charity Night with Resilient Retreat: Connect. Empower. Thrive.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Michael’s On East
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 4
We look forward to hearing from the Resilient Retreat team:
Lisa Intagliata, CEO
Lisa Intagliata, CFRE, is the Chief Executive Officer of Resilient Retreat. Lisa holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations. Over the past twenty-five years, Lisa has worked in the fund development field for nonprofit organizations primarily in the areas of healthcare and higher education. She comes to Resilient Retreat with an extensive background in non-profit management including Annual, Major Gift, Corporate, Capital Campaign and Event fundraising. Lisa is a graduate of the Leadership Sarasota program and is member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and is a Certified Fundraising Executive. In her free time, Lisa and her husband enjoy exploring different cultures through travel. Lisa is dedicated to creating a healing environment at Resilient Retreat where people feel culturally, emotionally and physically safe.
Sidney Turner, Ph.D. , Founder & Board Member
Sidney Turner, Ph.D., is a psychologist and a researcher, receiving her Ph.D. in Psychology and M.A. in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire. She has dedicated the last decade to advocating for survivors of trauma and studying evidence-based strategies to prevent and intervene in situations involving trauma. In addition to her research, Dr. Turner has been in board leadership positions in non-profits for many years, including the largest crisis center in New Hampshire (HAVEN), The Rotary Club of Longboat Key, and the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence. She currently volunteers as a victim advocate at SPARCC (Sarasota crisis center) and victim advocate at Centerstone (Manatee crisis center). Dr. Turner strongly believes that people are not defined by their trauma and programs should focus on the many strengths that can come from overcoming adversity, not just the challenges. Dr. Turner is the founder and former Board Chair of Resilient Retreat. In October 2023, she was recognized in the Business Observer’s 2023 40 Under 40 selections.
Mandy O'Malley, Director of Training & Outreach
Mandy O'Malley is proud to serve as Director of Training & Community Outreach for Resilient Retreat, an organization whose mission means a great deal to her both personally and professionally. She brings to this position over 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector and a passion for making the world a better place one conversation at a time.
Resilient Retreat was incorporated as a Florida not for profit on August 10th, 2018. IRS tax-exempt status was approved on March 19, 2019. The retreat center broke ground in 2020 and was completed in 2022. Resilient Retreat is currently offering evidence-based day programs available online and in person at our center and overnight retreats. Click here to read more online.
