Liliana “Lili” Gomez Murphy was named the executive director of Florida After School in February 2022. Prior to joining Florida After School, Lili served as the statewide assistant director for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program at the Florida Department of Education. In this capacity, she was immersed in working with afterschool programs and stakeholders, as well as administering grant resources. She has also held positions with Help Me Grow Florida and the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe. Lili is pursuing a master’s degree in public administration from Florida State University and is bilingual. Her favorite title is mom.
Tammy Greer is a seasoned nonprofit executive, expert grant writer, and business professional with over 30 years of experience. She holds a master’s in public administration from United States International University and a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary humanities from the University of West Florida. Tammy has a remarkable track record of composing thousands of successful grant proposals and takes pride not only in securing grant awards but also in sustaining funding, enabling nonprofits to flourish and expand. Tammy’s greatest accomplishment is raising three amazing humans into thriving adults.
Debi Embry’s career includes more than 25 years working with Brevard Public Schools, overseeing dozens of fee-based afterschool programs and 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. Beginning in 2004, Debi was responsible for program operations including workforce development, staff training, fiscal management, parent and student satisfaction, and grant writing. Debi served on the Florida After School Alliance (FASA) board of directors for many years and then as a consultant to support conferences, training, membership, and finances. Debi is a beloved mother and grandmother. She is also the wife of Florida After School’s best conference volunteer and heavy box lifter.
Mary Grey has devoted more than 30 years to advancing quality after-school programs that serve children, families, and communities. For 25 years with Pasco County Schools, she directed after-school enrichment programs, overseeing 36 elementary sites that included fee-based services, 21st Century Community learning Centers for middle and elementary students, and grant-funded middle school academic enrichment programs. In this role, she managed all aspects of program operations, supervising over 275 staff, provided professional development, ensured fiscal responsibility, and secured grant funding for program development. A former board member of the Florida Afterschool Alliance, Mary now serves as Special Project Coordinator for Florida Afterschool, Inc. Mary holds dual degrees: Master of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration/Marketing from Saint Leo University.
McKenzie Coker Carns joined the Florida After School team in early 2023. Her out-of-school time experience comes from directing a week-long camp every summer for 6th-8th grade students. As a program specialist, she works directly with school districts to offer support for their afterschool programs. She also coordinates agency communications for Florida After School. McKenzie graduated from Oklahoma State University and holds dual degrees in multimedia journalism and political science. McKenzie is a newlywed and mom to her fur baby, Casper.
Kayla Kitchens first started in the afterschool field as a volunteer throughout high school at the Museum of Arts and Science in Daytona Beach, Florida. She joined Florida After School in August 2023, as a part-time administrative assistant. Kayla quickly proved to be an invaluable team member and took on additional project and office management tasks. She continued to take on new challenges and currently oversees several peer learning communities and assists with professional learning development. Kayla holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is pursuing her master’s in educational psychology from Florida State University. Kayla is an animal lover and a fierce advocate for youth mental health and resiliency.
