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Jody Jester

Jody Jester

Co-Founder and Director, Kids' Day Out

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, Bridge a Life

  • Education

    • Kentucky Christian University

      2000 - 2005
      Bachelor's degree Youth and Family Ministry, Biblical Studies

      Activities and Societies: Women's Basketball (two-time National Champions NCCAA, National POY 2004)

  • Experience

    • Kids' Day Out at Sarasota Christian Church

      Nov 2006 - Aug 2008
      Co-Founder and Director, Kids' Day Out

    • Sarasota Christian Church Inc

      Aug 2008 - May 2015
      Director of Children's Ministry

    • Bridge a Life

      Nov 2014 - now

      • Executive Director

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Operations Director

        Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

      • Director of Programs

        Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

      • Executive Coordinator

        Nov 2014 - Jun 2019

    • Sarasota High School

      Nov 2021 - now
      GBB Varsity Assistance Coach & Strength Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPI Certified Instructor- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner

      Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jody Jester
      Safe Children Coalition Champion for Children (Bridge a Life, nonprofit partner) Safe Children Coalition Feb 2025 "On March 27, 2025, child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition (SCC) will present its 3rd annual Giving Breakfast, during which four “Champions for Children” will be recognized for their contributions to caring for children in our community as well as for their support and advocacy on behalf of Safe Children Coalition. The organization proudly announces its 2025 Champions for Children: philanthropists Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation President | CEO… Show more "On March 27, 2025, child welfare organization Safe Children Coalition (SCC) will present its 3rd annual Giving Breakfast, during which four “Champions for Children” will be recognized for their contributions to caring for children in our community as well as for their support and advocacy on behalf of Safe Children Coalition. The organization proudly announces its 2025 Champions for Children: philanthropists Keith Monda and Veronica Brady, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation President | CEO Teri A Hansen, and Bridge A Life Executive Director Jody Jester." Show less
    • Awarded to Jody Jester
      CarePortal Community of the Year CarePortal Apr 2024 At the 2024 CarePortal National Conference, Circuit 12 in Florida was awarded the CarePortal Community of the Year award. Bridge a Life is the implementing partner of CarePortal in our region, responsible for the recruitment, training, and support of the churches and child welfare agencies that comprise our local CarePortal platform. This award is a testimony to our community's commitment to collaboration.