HOMELESS LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE
Board of Directors
Kimberly Rodgers, Chair, HLA Board of Directors
Kimberly Rodgers is the Ex-Officio Executive Director of Community Law Program, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to the poor. Ms. Rodgers is a Florida licensed attorney and a graduate of Stetson University College of Law.
Nick Carey, Vice Chair, HLA Board of Directors
Nick lives in St. Petersburg with his wife Aileen and is the Political Coordinator with Faith in Florida, a faith-based social and economic justice group. In his role there, Nick has led organizing and advocacy campaigns around rent control, tenant protections, and access to safe and stable housing for all people.
As a member of Allendale United Methodist Church, Nick's faith drives his belief that all people deserve dignity and justice. His faith and with the support of his community led him to leave his career as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue work that centers on people, particularly those typically excluded from the decisions that impact their lives.
Pamela Qualls, Secretary, HLA Board of Directors
Pamela Qualls has worked in the human services nonprofit field for over 25 years. Her earliest work roles provided experience in program design, volunteer management, staff development, and program evaluation. As Chief Executive Officer of UMCM Suncoast (now Learning Empowered), she gained experience in human resources, risk management, fundraising, nonprofit finance, and strategic planning. She holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Just Add Power.
Tony Caruso, Treasurer, HLA Board of Directors
Tony Caruso is the Parish Finance Manager for St. Mary Catholic Church in Tampa and past Chief Financial Officer of St. Vincent de Paul, South Pinellas, Inc. Mr. Caruso received his accounting degree from the University of South Florida and an MBA from the University of Tampa. He is a certified public accountant in Florida.
Lee Allen, Director, HLA Board of Directors
Lee Allen invests in commercial real estate and was the financial officer of a local residential real estate development company for 25 years. Mr. Allen received his accounting degree from the University of Florida and is a licensed real estate agent.
