Thamara Labrousse

Program Director
Thamara has been with LHMG since its inception in July, 2014. She has over 25 years of management experience in social, human service and government settings. Her skills include program design and implementation; community engagement; grant writing; contract management; needs assessment; strategic planning and data analysis; quality management; fiscal and human resource management; and staff and volunteer training and development. Thamara excels in bridging partnerships that bring grassroots leaders together with professionals and policy makers to improve their communities.

Her professional experience includes seven years as Vice President with Strategic Partners where she focused on promoting collaboration across systems of care to create seamless, coordinated services for clients; and supporting quality improvements that result in positive client outcomes and cost effectiveness. Prior to that, Thamara worked with Switchboard of Miami, a nonprofit that specializes in Information/Referral; Crisis Intervention; Suicide Prevention; and prevention and clinical services for at-risk youth and their families. Over a period of 15 years, she served in several capacities including Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and Program Director. She is a double Barry University alumnus, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and a Master of Science degree in Management.

Quintina Haynes

Administrative Assistant
Quintina joined the LHMG Team in May, 2019. She is responsible for preparation of committee meetings to include maintaining correspondence with live Healthy partners, stakeholders, and volunteers. Assists in implementation of activities and events that promote healthy living, record and report management, scheduling, and various office duties. Her experience includes five years as a Case Manager, evaluating, coordinating, and linking clients and families to needed services; monitoring case progress; conducting safety and needs assessments; staffing and advocacy for children and adults in multiple settings. Additional experience includes two years with Miami Dade County Public Schools as an Interim/Substitute Educator.