Save the Kids Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to health innovation for the benefit of children everywhere. We exist to educate, inspire, and connect leading disruptors in healthcare today for the benefit of our children tomorrow.
Jay Samit, Founding Keynote Speaker
Our key beneficiaries are dedicated to pediatric cancer research and its founding members amongst those impacted; we are a group of people dedicated to taking action, not just one person. Together we are changing the landscape of health and wellness and the future of all children by bringing the most innovative minds in healthcare all to one place to create new partnerships, funding opportunities, and joint ventures on products or services that disrupt the status quo in healthcare.
We know that banded together, we can make a change by funding innovative research into less toxic treatment options for children with cancer. We have witnessed the horror of kids’ cancers firsthand and refuse to allow this to continue. We have banded together to DISRUPT the status quo.
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Come join us for a night of glitz and glamour at The Orlo House & Ballroom! Get ready to step back in time to the Roaring 20's with our fabulous gala. Dress to impress in your best 1920's attire and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and fun. Help us raise funds to support children in need while having a blast. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
8:00 AM
Join the 4th Annual Save the Kids Charity Golf Tournament! Whether you are an avid golfer or not, your support of the Save The Kids Foundation helps us raise money to fight and research pediatric cancer. Come out and join us to raise money and awareness, all while having fun and competing for awesome prizes!
More to be announced soon.
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.
Chairman
Stan is the recently appointed Programs Chair for the HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter. He is the founder of the boutique tech firm, No Limit Technology focusing on tech professional services and staffing along with incubating tech talent through the organization of six meetup groups in Tampa. He has a tireless craving to research applications within emerging tech ( ie. Blockchain “Carechain”, Robotics, AI, ML, AR-VR etc.) which have the capability of improving our health care system and overall the world. Stan is a devoted husband and father of 3.
Why STK?
“As a father myself, I grieve just thinking of the devastating losses caused by kids’ cancers. After watching close friends suffer the losses of their own children, I want to do everything in my power to enable cures and increase the odds for future children. Serving STK is my way of giving back.”
Board Member
I am a disrupter in the healthcare space. My purpose is to provide innovative solutions to directly challenge the norm by utilizing intelligent systems and agile strategies to increase efficiency, improve quality of care, promote transparency, and reduce cost. I serve as the CEO for accelEQ (aEQ) and I am responsible for the overall creation, planning, implementation and strategic direction of the company, in addition to business development and marketing initiatives for aEQ.
I have over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry working for some of the largest insurance and administrative companies with responsibilities ranging from business development, organizational process improvement and healthcare fraud. I combine innovative thinking, process improvement, and business development skills to provide exceptional solutions for my clients.
Board Member
About
My heart has always been to champion for people whether that was when I was cheering for my teammates on my college track team, coaching gymnastics, or rallying a company around a new vision.
My passion for HR led me to obtain the SHRM-SCP equivalent by getting my MBA in Global Human Resource Management in 2022.
I have spent over 15 years of my HR career in a variety of industries from B to B wholesale product sales and shipping, to healthcare, to technology and software products and services, to fitness and wellness, to non-profit and education spaces. My background is a wonderful balance of large corporations to mid-size companies and even start-up and grant based organizations.
The start-up and small organizations gave me direct operational experience that has been invaluable to my strategic skill set. I know how decisions in the office impact the team on the ground.
I have juggled salaried, union, non-exempt, and contract employees in the same system, and been part of negotiating a wide range of employment contracts from Collective Bargaining Agreements to physician employment contracts.
I have led investigative teams for compliance claims relating to OSHA, FLMA, FLSA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, CFRA, ADA, ACA and FAA among others, successfully reducing exposure, cost, and duration of open complaints.
My passion is using strategy to sync the organizational culture with business objectives. I thrive using a data-driven and analytic lens which allows me the ability to leverage analytical prowess to push data-driven decision-making throughout our teams. I am able to connect the data to the human capital in a way that promotes a great culture to work in.
I am an execution-focused individual with a “roll-up-the-sleeves” approach. I not only can partner to create the strategy, but I can equally drive process implementation, optimization, and sustainable improvement. My strong ability to build trust and rapport allows this to facilitate change effectively.
Board Member
Mike is a long-time Tampa resident, USF grad, husband, father and grandfather. He has owned and operated PF1 Professional Services, an IT Staffing company since 1991. He enjoys meeting new people and values long term relationships and loves the challenge keeping up with the latest technology.
Mike is a long-time Tampa resident, USF grad, husband, father and grandfather. He has owned and operated PF1 Professional Services, an IT Staffing company since 1991. He enjoys meeting new people and values long term relationships and loves the challenge keeping up with the latest technology.
Why STK?
“The mission of STK aligns well with my personal desire to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. I lost my seven year old brother after a two year battle with brain cancer. STK is focused and has a team of dedicated , energetic volunteers to keep it lean and maximize the difference it can make toward the cause.”
“The mission of STK aligns well with my personal desire to help in the fight against pediatric cancer. I lost my seven year old brother after a two year battle with brain cancer. STK is focused and has a team of dedicated , energetic volunteers to keep it lean and maximize the difference it can make toward the cause.”
Board Member
Holly is a former “military brat”, FSU graduate, wife, and mother. She is a Technology Recruitment Specialist at Accenture and has been involved in Tech Staffing for the last five years, and in Hospitality Management for ten years prior. Holly thrives off building relationships and making an impact in her community.
Why STK?
“As a young teen I experienced my small town rally behind a family close to mine fighting for their youngest son, Tommy who was battling a brain tumor. I can still hear his infectious laugh while being tickled and remember how he was always smiling. Sadly he lost his battle and the effects of that loss extended to the entire community of school teachers, classmates, neighbors, and everyone in contact with him and his family. Unfortunately, we live in an age where everyone has a story of how pediatric cancer has left its mark on them and STK strives to make efforts in not continuing this in our future.”
Board Advisor
Board Advisor
Alex is the founder & president of MTD Marketing, an award winning marketing agency in Tampa, FL. Alex previously spent time in various marketing leadership roles including managing the roll-out of modern restaurant technologies for McDonalds corporate which included the Uber EATS partnership and touch-screen kiosks.
Why STK?
"I & my company prioritize giving back to the community. STK is an incredible cause with a truly moving story. We are proud of everything we have accomplished & will continue to accomplish in the battle against pediatric cancer."
Community Engagement Chair
Blaine is a business executive with 7 years of sales experience in different domains. He currently works as the Vice President of No Limit Technology where he serves his clients with an exciting outlook on staffing. He lives with his wife in Saint Petersburg and has a passion for health, fitness, and golf.
Why STK?
“I want kids to have the chance to grow up like I did as a kid: having fun and playing with their friends. I give my time and efforts to STK not only to help those children currently facing cancer, but also to support the research in preventing pediatric cancer from happening in the first place."
Board Advisor
Gabe is the father of two young boys, a musician and tech entrepreneur focusing in the blockchain industry. He's the Co-founder and Managing Director of BlockSpaces helping companies of all sizes understand and use new technology to make their businesses smarter.
Why STK?
“Since having kids, I understand how much you want to enable them and prepare them for the future. Having good health is at the top of the list when you want children who are our future to succeed. It deeply pains me to have friends share their heart wrenching stories of children who have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer and have to fight for their life so early on. I'm honored to help STK and their mission to bring more awareness to this cause.”
Board Advisor
Bio:
Rich as an entrepreneur, a leader in Research and Innovation, and Cybersecurity Specialist, is determined on disrupting how industry looks at cyber resiliency through employment of offensive security engagements to give our partners the tools necessary to actively operate both safely and securely. A disabled veteran with 10 years of service in the United States Army, Rich has over 25 years of experience in the industries of information analysis and cybersecurity with a focus on digital forensics and systems engineering for the last 10 years. As a husband and father of 3, Rich has a passion for ensuring that we continue to advance our capabilities in all facets of our society to support the health and wellbeing of our loved ones and protect and nurture the future generations.
Why STK
As we look at the threat landscape, we see a continued shift in motivations and ethics among threat actors that puts our critical health industry at great risk along with all of our critical infrastructure. This shift in ethics has had a dramatic impact on our healthcare industry over the recent years resulting in several institutions failure limiting the availability of healthcare, even further, the threats to our academic institutions cause great risk to the advancement of medical research and development. This threat to our healthcare systems needs to be a key priority in the cybersecurity community, and should never impact our children let alone those in greatest need of care. Rich and his business are highly focused on working with their partners to bring a redefined perspective on cyber resiliency to ensure our kids have the best possible care because our hospitals, schools, and the institutes conducting research are prepared to identify, engage, and overcome their cyber threats.
