BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charlene Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Metropolitan State College of Denver (now known as Metropolitan State University) and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. She has dedicated most of her career working with parents who were involved within the Child Welfare system. During this time her focus was on increasing parental capacities so that families could ideally stay together, if not together, be reunified as quickly as possible. This often included addressing the parent’s own history of substance abuse, mental health, trauma, and the impacts of the parents’ own history and how that influences their relationship with their children. Charlene has been providing parenting services to families since 2007 and became a National Trainer/Consultant with the Nurturing Parenting ® Program in 2018 where she provides guidance and training on the implementation of the Nurturing Parenting® Program.

Charlene has assisted in developing and opening numerous programs throughout her career to include parenting, substance abuse, and community mental health programs. She has specialized in parent/child relationships, substance abuse, and trauma throughout her career providing services to individuals through various evidence based therapeutic modalities such as EMDR and Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT). The focus has always been to heal and bolster the attachments in someone’s life.

Bethaney Hoffacker, LMHC-QS is a licensed mental health counselor, qualified supervisor, and certified ADHD Clini-Coach® with nearly two decades of experience supporting adults, couples, and families across Southwest Florida. She is the founder of SWFL Counseling, LLC, where she provides therapy, supervision, and coaching for adults navigating life and relationships.

Bethaney’s work focuses on relational dynamics—communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, and major life changes—which also informs her role at the Family Resource Center of Southwest Florida. As a board member and active volunteer, she supports children and families navigating high-conflict custody situations and contributes a clinical voice to interdisciplinary collaboration. She is a member of the Association for Family Law Professionals (AFLP), the Above Board Chamber of Florida, and the Southwest Florida Christian Chamber.

Bethaney began her career in community mental health, working in both Lee and Charlotte counties before transitioning into private practice in FORT MYERS. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from Illinois State University and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.

Eileen McIltrot, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist currently in private practice. Prior to moving to private practice, she was the founder and director of numerous Catholic Charities’ Programs in Lee County during her 22 years with the organization. Her private practice work includes individual, couples’ and family therapy, parenting coordination services, reunification therapy and parenting education. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work with an area of concentration in children and families from Barry University. She is a member of the National Association Social Workers and the Association of Family Law Professionals.

Nicholas Greiner, CRPC™, AWMA™, CFP®, CPFA® was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Cape Coral, FL. He currently resides in Cape Coral with his girlfriend Jamie, his two daughters Hazel and Harlow and his dog Ruby. He is a Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch.

Nicholas attended the University of Central Florida where he majored in Finance. He took an interest in investments and planning after witnessing one of the largest financial collapses in history. Ever since then, he realized people simply needed someone they can trust and someone who is knowledgeable on helping them reach their goals. Nicholas has spent his career helping people navigate the world of personal and business finance.

On top of being a board member for Family Resource Center, he is a board member with LEAD for Women and Mr. Lucky Dog’s Sanctuary. He is also a Certified Financial Planner.

When not working, Nicholas enjoys the Florida lifestyle with his family and friends. He is an avid boater, golfer and Do It Yourselfer. He is also a supporter of multiple charity fishing tournaments each year.