FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) has welcomed distinguished community leader Dawn Belamarich to its board of commissioners.

In this volunteer leadership role, she will actively help advance the Housing Authority's mission, engage directly with residents and support strategic efforts to strengthen ties across the community. She joins six other dedicated members appointed to the board by the mayor of the City of Fort Myers.

Belamarich currently serves as president and CEO of Collaboratory, Southwest Florida's regional community foundation and convener, committed to coordinating solutions to the region's most pressing social challenges. Widely recognized for her collaborative leadership and innovative approach to community impact, her career spans both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, where she has guided organizations through transformational growth, operational advancement and mission expansion.

Belamarich also is a member of several national and local organizational boards and is a licensed mental health counselor and clinical addiction professional in Florida. She earned a doctorate in business administration and leadership, along with dual master's degrees in sociology/criminology and mental health counseling.

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"We are thrilled to have Dawn join our committed board of commissioners," said Marcia Davis, executive director of HACFM. "As president and CEO of Collaboratory, and a respected member of our community, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge to the Housing Authority. Her leadership experience, strategic perspective and commitment to strengthening our community will be a valued asset to our board, and we know she will be a strong advocate for our residents."

To learn more about the Housing Authority, visit HACFM.org (https://www.hacfm.org/) or call 239-344-3222.

About the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers and its nonprofit development arm, the Southwest Florida Housing Foundation, serve as a catalyst for expanding access to safe, stable and sustainable housing throughout Southwest Florida. Together, they work to develop, preserve and revitalize communities through affordable rental housing. Their efforts support individuals, families and seniors across the region by connecting them with housing solutions and associated programs tailored to their needs. For more information, visit www.HACFM.org or call 239-344-3222.