FORMER LEGACY HONOREE WINS TOP HONORS AT NACIO AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Zachary Rinkins has earned the Judges Award—the National Association of County Information Officers’ highest distinction—for Broward County Animal Care’s 911 for Pets shelter capacity crisis campaign.
The recognition underscores his ability to leverage strategic communications to advance public service.
Through compelling storytelling and innovative digital content, Rinkins transforms how the public connects with Broward County Animal Care and its lifesaving mission, elevating the agency’s national profile while generating community engagement, increasing pet adoptions, and strengthening support for animal welfare.
Previously, Rinkins led communications initiatives for the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust and Florida Memorial University.
ASHLEE THOMAS NAMED DIRECTOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has appointed Ashlee Thomas as the director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
Thomas’ role includes working closely with members of the Cultural Affairs Council, the Art in Public Places Trust, and the Tourist Development Council.
Previously, Thomas was manager of education and community engagement at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
Thomas received a degree in business marketing from Florida State University, a masters in public administration from Florida International University and a masters in fine arts from New York University.
EQUAL GROUND EDUCATION FUND WELCOMES NEW SOUTH FLORIDA FIELD MANAGER
Brenda-Lea Morrison has joined the Equal Ground Education Fund as their new South Florida field manager.
The Equal Ground Education Fund is a community-centered organization that advocates for voter education, fair elections, a living wage, healthcare and other social justice initiatives.
Prior to joining the Equal Ground Education Fund, Morrison was an engagement project manager with Broward County.
She holds a masters degree in public administration from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelors in political science and government from Florida International University.
CANDELA MEDICAL ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF VICTORIA WORSHIP
Victoria Worship has been promoted to assistant vice president – UK, Ireland and Iberia at Candela Medical. In her new role, she will oversee sales operations while leading the regional sales team.
Prior to this, Worship was senior sales director for the region and has more than 20 years of experience in medical sales, including the past nine years with Candela.
Worship attended the University of Florida where she obtained an undergraduate degree as well as a masters in education.
LORNA BROWN-BURTON RECEIVES LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida presented Lorna Brown-Burton with the 2026 Lifetime Service Award. The award recognizes over 30 years of service and thousands of hours of donated time and talent to GSSEF and the legacy Broward County Council.
A workers’ compensation attorney, Brown-Burton has volunteered her legal expertise to reviewing the GSSEF’s bylaws and gift-acceptance policies. She also assisted with long-range property planning and the council’s realignment in 2008.
She served on GSSEF’s board of directors for five years before being elected as board chair from 2013 to 2019. Since then, she continues to be an active and present supporter of council programs.
