LEADERSHIP TEAM

Reneé Trincanello

CEO

Reneé Trincanello is a transformational, servant leader of one of the largest non-profits serving youth experiencing homelessness in the state of Florida. She has been in the Human Services field since 1999 and has decades of experience in the industry. Renee' has served in a variety of direct-care and executive roles at Covenant House Florida.

In 2019, Reneé became chief executive officer for two Covenant House Florida locations, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Both locations provide youth access to vital resources such as housing and food assistance, medical and mental health services, educational support, and career guidance using trauma-informed best practices.

Reneé is passionate about raising awareness of issues impacting youth experiencing homelessness and has focused her career on building innovative, robust programs which support the youth on their pathway to independence. As an advocate for underserved and under-resourced persons, she is deeply committed to partnering with those who share the commitment to end youth homelessness.

Reneé obtained her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Central Florida, a master's degree in social work from Barry University, and is a licensed clinician.

Steven Henriquez

CPA, CFO

Steven J. Henriquez is a Florida Certified Public Accountant with comprehensive experience servicing clients since 1993. Mr. Henriquez has extensively counseled and aided not-for-profit entities, public corporations, wholesale and retail distribution operations; real estate interests (commercial and residential developers, managers, contractors); transportation logistics; and telecommunications companies. He lives in Miami and has 2 children.

Amalia Herman

Director of Human Resources

Amalia joined Covenant House Florida in August 2022 to serve as the Director of Human Resources. Amalia has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources Management. Amalia is very active in her local Human Resources Association and earned her SPHR in 2014. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University.

Betsy Syprien

Chief Program Officer (Fort Lauderdale)

Betsy has been with Covenant House Florida since 2003. She has over 14 years of experience working in the Human Services field. Betsy oversees the Rights of Passage Apartment Living Program (ROPAL), Health Services, Parenting Education Services, Life Skills programming, and Education program.