Our Team
At Caring For Miami, we believe that “team work makes the dream work”. Our team of dedicated professionals work hard to stay up to date with key issues and community needs. We’re passionate about serving the undeserved and caring for the needs of our community. We’d love to speak with you! Click on a photo for our contact information.

Ashley Giritli
Executive Director

Ashley Giritli
Executive Director
Ashley, a Miami native, currently serves as the Executive Director of Caring For Miami. She received her Bachelors of Science from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Throughout her career she has developed expertise in strategic planning, program development, grant-maker…

Grace Gamboa
Director of Operations

Grace Gamboa
Director of Operations
Grace Gamboa serves as the Operations Director, where she provides administrative support to Caring For Miami’s various programs. Grace is grateful for the opportunity to use the skill she has acquired to positively and compassionately navigate the individuals we serve…

Stephanie Linero
Head of Communications + Development

Stephanie Linero
Head of Communications + Development
Stephanie Linero serves as our Head of Communications + Development where she provides support by way of Social Media, productivity, and creation of materials. Stephanie is grateful to use her expertise and creativity for the advancement of the lives of…

Domenick Morrison
Food Programs Coordinator

Domenick Morrison
Food Programs Coordinator
Domenick is the Food Programs Coordinator for Caring For Miami. His love for the community drives his passion to serve Miami-Dade County children with meals on the weekend. He graduated from CDA Technical Institute in 2017 and uses his diving…

Mary Wick, MPH
Project Smile, Community Outreach Coordinator

Mary Wick, MPH
Project Smile, Community Outreach Coordinator
Mary currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Caring for Miami’s Project Smile Program. She was born and raised in Miami, where she graduated from the University of Miami with two degrees, a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a…

Paola Martinez Velez
Administrative Assistant + Receptionist

Paola Martinez Velez
Administrative Assistant + Receptionist
Born in Puerto Rico, Paola moved to Miami, FL in her teenage years and attended Immaculata-Lasalle High School. She went on to attend and graduate from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Portuguese. She’s…