September 16, 2021 – Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) announced that Broward Health President/CEO Shane Strum; Pier Sixty-Six Marine Director Megan Lagasse; and Kaufman Lynn Construction Director of Government Relations Ryan Reiter were named to the non-profit organization’s board of directors.
A recognized leader with decades of executive experience, Strum leads Broward Health, one of the 10 largest public health systems in the country. Prior to joining Broward Health, he served as chief of staff to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. A native of Broward County, Strum’s legacy of public service has spanned nearly 30 years. He also was previously vice chancellor of Keiser University and director of corporate and government relations at Nova Southeastern University.
A longtime supporter of CDTC, Lagasse is a member and former chair of the CDTC Transformers, a group of dedicated business professionals who give back and transform the lives of children with special needs. At Pier Sixty-Six, Lagasse is responsible for the operation of the world-class marina. A respected executive in the yachting industry, Lagasse was part of the team that created and continues to be involved with the Waterway Soirée, CDTC’s signature fundraising event.
Reiter, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who proudly served a tour in Iraq, is responsible for government relations at Kaufman Lynn Construction, a full-service construction management firm. Previously, he managed government affairs for Children’s Services Council of Broward County, advocating on behalf of children and families in the community, both at the local and statewide level.
“We are privileged to have these three dynamic and respected leaders join our board,” said Ana Calderon-Randazzo, PhD., executive director of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. “They each bring a wealth of diverse experience and a passion for children, healthcare and CDTC. They will be a tremendous asset to us.”
About CDTC
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is a not-for-profit that serves nearly 11,000 clients with special healthcare needs in Broward County annually. As a facility of Broward Health, CDTC’s mission is to promote the optimal health and well-being of children with special healthcare needs by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment services. CDTC is a recognized National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) offering a unique system of care for infants, children, youth and women with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and developmental delays. For more information, visit ChildrensDiagnostic.org.
