Kim Daugherty
Chief Executive Officer
Kim has been a dedicated leader at Heartland for Children since 2003, serving in various roles, including Director of Prevention, Chief Community Relations Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. A proud Florida native and Florida State University graduate, she has called Polk County home for over 30 years. With a passion for building relationships, Kim believes that “without relationships, nothing else matters.” Her background includes working as a Certified Child Life Specialist in pediatric hospitals, supporting children facing trauma, abuse, and chronic illness. She has also led early childhood programs and teen pregnancy prevention efforts.
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Kim plays an active role in shaping child welfare services across Florida, serving on statewide committees and speaking at national and state conferences. A graduate of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, she has also served on community boards and had her work published. In her free time, Kim enjoys traveling, fishing, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
Fawn Moore
Chief Operations Officer
Fawn joined Heartland for Children in March 2023 but brings over 24 years of experience in child welfare. Her career began with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, followed by leadership roles with the Department of Children and Families and a partner Community-Based Care agency. She has extensive experience managing large teams and overseeing diverse child welfare programs. As COO, Fawn leads key operations, including adoptions, placements, foster caregiver recruitment and licensing, kinship support, and SB 80 MDT staffings. She also plays an active role in statewide child welfare efforts, serving as Co-Lead for the Florida Children’s Coalition Residential Group Care Subcommittee and contributing to multiple Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) committees. Outside of work, Fawn is a proud mother of four children, ages 17 to 28.
Kellie Henwood
Chief Financial Officer
Kellie Henwood joined Heartland for Children in 2024, bringing decades of financial leadership experience. Originally from Wellsburg, West Virginia, she spent over 30 years as Finance Director at Weirton Medical Center before relocating to Florida in 2020, where she served as CFO of DeSoto Memorial Hospital.
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Kellie and her husband, Gerry, enjoy life in the Sunshine State, spending time with their family, including her daughter, stepchildren, and two grandsons. In her free time, she loves going to the beach and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
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Passionate about Heartland for Children’s mission, Kellie is eager to contribute her expertise and is committed to supporting families through the vital work of the Financial Quad.
Chantelle Hrubes
Chief Community Relations Impact Officer
Chantelle comes to HFC with 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofits and education, specifically within Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, Chantelle is a specialist in "the art of the possible." She excels at transforming complex challenges into collaborative solutions, by building strategic partnerships and resource development initiatives necessary to unlock potential. Her work consistently delivers tangible results for vulnerable populations and the organizations that support them.
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Chantelle has been an active voice in the community, and lends her expertise to boards and committees that focus on education and advocacy, strategic vision, and community growth. As a leader, she is committed to fostering an environment that empowers her team to innovate and excel. When she isn’t building community bridges, she’s likely recharging outdoors, whether camping, spending time on the water, or supporting the local live music scene with friends and family.