In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
Here are this week's professional standouts:
Philanthropy Tank appoints program director
Philanthropy Tank recently hired Abigail Howard as its new program director. Howard will oversee the organization's initiatives to challenge and equip students to design and implement sustainable, service-driven solutions to issues affecting the community. She brings a deep passion for building relationships, creating
innovative programs, and connecting communities around a shared mission to the Palm Beach County-based nonprofit organization. Founded in 2015, Philanthropy Tank is based in Boca Raton.
Miss Universe Haiti names champion of senior living employees a Woman of Impact
Rachel Blumberg, president and CEO of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton was recently recognized by Miss Universe Haiti as a Woman of Impact. For the past year and a half, Blumberg has been fighting alongside the senior living community’s Haitian employees and advocating for the protection of Temporary Protected Status. The Miss Universe Haiti pageant took place Aug. 23 in Miami’s Little Haiti Neighborhood.
Historical Society volunteer wins museum association award
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County recently announced that longtime volunteer and docent Michael McKeich has been selected to receive the 2026 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Florida Association of Museums. The statewide honor recognizes McKeich’s exceptional commitment to the Historical Society and his dedication to helping bring Palm Beach County’s rich and diverse history to life for museum visitors, students, residents, and guests. McKeich has generously contributed his time, knowledge, and enthusiasm to advancing the organization’s mission to collect, preserve, and share the history of Palm Beach County.
Cancer Institute adds board-certified breast surgical oncologist
Board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist Dr. Alexandra Ladd has joined the TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida in Palm Beach County. A native of North Palm Beach, Ladd treats patients with both benign and malignant breast disease, as well as those at high risk for breast cancer. She is dedicated to collaborating with the medical community to better serve the breast cancer and women’s health needs in Palm Beach and Martin counties. The partnership between Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute and the Cancer Center of South Florida offers exceptional, academic-level care to patients in South Florida and beyond.
Jarc Florida names chief operating officer
Jarc Florida, a nonprofit organization based in Boca Raton that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, has named Ward Childs chief operating officer. Childs brings more than three decades of leadership experience managing complex operations and building high-performing teams. His leadership approach emphasizes accountability, service, operational excellence and a strong organizational culture.
MorseLife announces leadership appointments
MorseLife, a nationally recognized, award-winning leader in senior care, has appointed John K. Jones, as senior vice president of residential services and Evelinda Serrano as vice president of compliance and risk. Jones brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living and continuing care retirement communities to his new role. Serrano brings more than 22 years of health care experience to MorseLife, including 13 years focused on leading comprehensive compliance, quality and risk management programs. MorseLife is a nationally recognized, award-winning leader in senior care based in West Palm Beach that serves over 3,600 seniors daily.
Delray Beach Fire captain wins chiefs' award
Delray Beach Fire Rescue Captain Joseph Falcone has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Safety and Health Award of Excellence, recognizing nearly 25 years of leadership and commitment to the safety, health and wellness of firefighters. Throughout his career, Falcone has championed initiatives focused on firefighter cancer prevention and exposure reduction, physical fitness and readiness, behavioral health and peer support. The award will be formally presented during the opening ceremonies of the FFCA Safety and Health Conference on October 19 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.
Hanley Center makes Newsweek ranking for top treatment center
Newsweek, a trusted voice in global media, recently recognized Hanley Center as the top residential addiction treatment center in West Palm Beach, and ranked it as the No. 3 residential addiction treatment center in Florida for 2026. Newsweek’s rankings are part of an annual evaluation, categorized by state, of the leading addiction treatment centers across the United States. Each facility’s score is based on Newsweek’s rigorous standards, including reputation surveys from medical peers and official accreditation data. For more than 40 years, Hanley Center has been a pioneer in addiction treatment, continuing to develop the best and most individualized treatments and services available. “Receiving this national and statewide recognition from Newsweek is a proud moment for all of us at Hanley,” said Rachel Docekal, CEO of Hanley Center and Hanley Foundation.
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County professionals on the move for the week of Oct. 12
