Our Team
Who We Are
Healing Begins Here
Mary Lee’s House offers a community collaboration of governmental entities, private donors and public agencies, brought together to provide the best protection for the children of our community all under one roof.
Mary Lee’s House is Hillsborough County’s first Child Advocacy and Protection Center. Before its creation, medical, legal, and mental health providers for abused children were dispersed across the county. In October 2008, Mary Lee’s House began serving Hillsborough County children, bringing together governmental entities and public agencies for comprehensive child protection in one location.
Voices for Children of Tampa Bay: Aiding abused and neglected children via the Guardian ad Litem Program. A key initiative is the Courthouse Facility Dog Program, featuring Lorne and Barley, who offer emotional support to traumatized children and help organizations like Mary Lee’s House comfort victims.
USF Child Protection Team (CPT):Each year, countless children in Hillsborough County begin healing from physical and sexual abuse through exams. Advanced medical equipment minimizes invasive interventions are tailored based on family history and potential abuse triggers during assessments.
Suite #: 600
Phone: 813-250-6671
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC):is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit, focused on reducing trauma for child victims. It limits the need for children to repeat their stories and avoids confronting alleged perpetrators in court. Services include closed-circuit testimony, forensic interviews, trainings, and support for families.
Suite #:500
Phone: 813-272-5437
The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County (HSC): promotes the health of pregnant women, children, and families through programs like Healthy Start and Safe Baby. Services include prenatal education, family activities, health information, referrals, insurance access, and parenting guidance.
Suite #: 100
Phone:813-233-2800
The PEDI Clinic is a convenient, one-stop center offering compassionate, child-friendly care for moms, babies, and families. With services in pediatrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and developmental psychology, we’re here to ease challenges, connect you to resources, and support your child’s health and development—all in one supportive location.
Suite #:400
Phone #: 813-514-1314
Corbett Trauma Center (CTC):Without counseling, childhood trauma can last a lifetime. Part of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, CTC aids children and families in healing from trauma. Compassionate counselors use evidence-based treatments to facilitate recovery.
Suite #: 200
Phone: 813-264-9955
Our Founders
Meet Our Team
The heart of Mary Lee's House lies in the commitment of our board and staff. Their combined efforts ensure we provide the best possible support to children and teens in Hillsborough County.
Board Members
- Chairman, J. Rex Farrior, III, Farrior Enterprises
- Mary Lee Farrior, Community Volunteer
- Phillip S. Dingle, HealthEdge Investments
- Kenneth E. Lane, III, Avison Young
- Beth Schatzberg, Community Volunteer
- Luella Carrington, Healthcare Advisor
- Cynthia Holloway, Community Volunteer
- Ben Powers, Valley National Bank
- Cindy Coney, National Consultant
- Rosemary Henderson, Community Volunteer
- Liana Lopez, Hillsborough County Administrators Office
- Jimmy Robbins, AGW Capital Advisors
- Rev. Kathy Conner, First Presbyterian Church
- Mark Nouss, Community Volunteer
- Kimberly Miller, Community Volunteer
Ex-Officio Board Members
- Thomas J. Azzarelli, Azzarelli Builders
- Jane Murphy, Healthy Start Coalition
- Troy Fowler, Triad Foundation
- Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, NY Yankees Foundation
- Chris Sullivan, Outback Steakhouse/Bloomin’ Brands
