Chinara Rennie

My journey in the nonprofit sector began almost 6 years ago when I was working as a resident advisor at a crisis shelter for kids in New York. I worked directly on the floor with the youth, mostly on the girls' floor, providing one-on-one support to children in crisis situations. After moving to Jacksonville during the pandemic, I took a managerial position with GoHealth, where I helped elderly clients navigate their Medicaid coverage and supervised quality assurance by listening to calls and ensuring key points were being hit. When I relocated to Miami, I joined Car 4, a nonprofit organization, as a case manager working with families, mothers, and children. Within just 8 months, I earned a promotion to Assistant Program Director, where I managed a site serving 32 families and 115 kids. My main responsibility was connecting families with critical resources, whether that was insurance, rental assistance, bill assistance, or any other support they needed. I recently completed my master's degree in criminal justice with a distinction in cybersecurity and counterterrorism while pregnant, which I consider my most notable professional achievement. I've now transitioned to a resource specialist position in the foster care division of a health insurance company, where I manage a caseload of about 100 members and continue my work of pointing families in the right direction when they need help. Throughout my career, my specialty has been finding and connecting families and children with the resources they need to thrive.