REVEREND VANESSA TINSLEY

Executive Director & Founder

Executive Director and Founder of Bridge to Hope. Vanessa is a Miami Leader, Class of 2016. She has a certificate in Non-Profit Management from the Florida Association of Non-Profit Organizations, a Bachelor in Theology, Masters in Worship Arts, B.A.S. in Supervision and Management, as well as several professional certificates. She is an ordained minister, spiritual leader, and advisor who spent 30 years teaching Fine Arts, Sacred Studies and Religion and also served as Chaplain and Director of Family Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. Vanessa began working as a Public and Motivational Speaker in 1994 and has presented at conferences in the U.S., Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Vanessa is a Graduate of the Social Entrepreneur Bootcamp, and the District 8 Non-Profit Academy. She received the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and is a winner of the Guidewell Innovation Challenge for creating food security solutions. Her life mission is “to leave people better than I found them.”

JENNY DUIS – PWC

Chair

Jenny has over 20 years of experience leading complex transformation programs and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology implementations. She is passionate about helping organizations solve problems and building high performing teams. For the past 10 years, she has dedicated herself to helping public sector, education, and healthcare organizations transform their back-office functions and become more efficient. She helped to align strategic priorities and program outcomes, develop roadmaps and plans, and successfully delivered over 12 full lifecycle ERP deployments. Jenny received her bachelor degrees in Bioengineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Miami with her husband and their 12 year-old son.

MICHELLE MAXWELL-MERK SHARP & DOHME LLC

Director

Michelle is a healthcare and life sciences leader with experience in clinical research operations and a strong commitment to community service. She currently serves as Therapeutic Area Head Oncology at Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, where she leads cross‑functional teams supporting complex oncology clinical trials with a focus on quality, compliance, and patient‑centered outcomes.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stockton University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Research from Wake Forest School of Medicine, providing a strong scientific and operational foundation that informs her leadership and board service.

Aligned with Bridge to Hope’s mission to restore dignity and hope to families in crisis, Michelle brings strategic insight, operational rigor, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems to support programs that improve food security, health outcomes, and economic stability for underserved communities in South Florida. She is particularly passionate about initiatives that empower individuals and families toward long‑term self‑sufficiency through education, access to resources, and compassionate community partnerships.

CASSANDRE D. ANGLADE, ESQ.,

Director

Cassandre is a first-generation Haitian-American and local attorney in Miami. Her strong familial and cultural background rooted in Christianity instilled in her the value of service to others and community support. Over the past two decades, Cassandre was actively involved with the American Heart Association, volunteered with WLRN’s Radio Reading Service, and served at Camillus House. In 2009, She began volunteering with Bridge to Hope and found a home. She joined the Board of Directors in 2015.
Cassandre earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from FIU’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and her Juris Doctorate from FIU’s College of Law. She is the Owner/President of Anglade Law, LLC since 2017.

ANA P. LAPA – Mastercard

Director

Brazilian, married, currently living in Miami. With Mastercard for 5 years, now leading the Marketing Services business unit for the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Economist, with an MBA in Business, working with Product Management for the most part of my career, I am passionate about doing business in a way that the outcomes are truly impactful for the economy, the company and for our society.

To live a happy life, balancing work with sports, family and friends. Trying to grow and learn also by knowing other countries and cultures, through traveling, appreciating arts, music and food, and learning languages.
With Bridge to Hope, trying to contribute to building equality.

JULIE TINSLEY – USAF

Director

Senior Master Sargent in the United States Air Force currently working for Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command as the MAJCOM Training Manager. She oversees policy and implementation, on-the-job training requirements, unit training, and development as well as providing budget requirements and oversight. She was awarded Senior Non- Commissioned Officer of the Quarter in 2014, 2016, and 2017 and in 2017, a Sharp Award in 2018, as well as being awarded South Florida Federal Employee of the Year Administrative Division in 2014. Julie holds an A.A. and 2 A.S., a B.A. in Training Specialist and is currently pursuing her Masters in Management with a focus on Training and Talent Development.

ANNA DEMACCINO-UBS

Director

With over 17 years of experience in the investment industry, Anna is a seasoned Senior Wealth Strategy Associate with the Ciobataru Team at UBS She holds the Wealth Management Specialist (WMS) and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) certifications, which demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in managing complex and diversified portfolios for high-net-worth clients. As an investment portfolio associate, she works closely with financial advisors and clients to implement and monitor customized investment strategies that align with their goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. She also ensures compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical standards, as well as with the firm’s policies and procedures. She has extensive experience in conducting risk assessments, reporting, and training on compliance matters, as well as in applying anti-money laundering (AML) best practices. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and value to her clients and partners, and is constantly seeking to improve her skills and expertise in the dynamic and evolving financial landscape.

MARGARITA SPENCER

Director

Retired Former Vice President and Partner at Bugdal Group Inc. Miami Florida, and Graphic Artist for Milici Valenti Advertising, Honolulu Hawaii Margi brings experience as Production Director, Project Manager, Administrator, and Graphic Designer. Margi is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and speaks conversational French. Margi is a co-pastor of Basileia International Ministries and speaks internationally. Besides teaching, she is responsible for all publishing; promotion; administration; and co-authoring and translating the ministry books, manuals, and resources for Basileia International Ministries. She has co-authored four books. Margi studied Fine Arts at the Hunter College City University of New York, School of Visual Arts New York, New York, and Florida International University.

DIANA TINSLEY

Director Emeritus

Diana currently works in Health Management Administration and has a degree in Business from Florida State University. She has worked extensively with physically challenged children and has a passion for helping families. Raised in South Miami-Dade, Diana volunteered with Bridge to Hope for 15 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors.