Meet Our Dedicated Staff

Executive Director
Joseph Sica has served as the Executive Director of Adoption by Shepherd Care since 2001. He has been involved in adoption since 1988, first serving as a house parent for pregnant women in a maternity home and serving variety of other roles since that time. Much of his previous training and experience is in the field of education and learning disabilities, so he brings a unique perspective to many issues within the field of adoption. He believes the mission of ASC is to serve birthparents and adoptive families with competence, compassion, and passion. He enjoys providing oversight and direction to the ASC team so that this mission can be accomplished. When he is not at the office, Joe can always be found spending time with his wife and their four children. 

Adoption Assistant
Marilyn joined Adoption by Shepherd Care in March of 2005 and has worked in a variety of roles since that time. She currently is responsible for many administrative tasks within our corporate office in Hollywood, and there is a good chance that hers is the friendly voice that greets you when you call this office. Marilyn enjoys seeing God work in people’s lives:  birth parents, families, children and our staff. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and family, reading, walking, and classical music.

 Adoption Coordinator

Rose came to Adoption by Shepherd Care with a strong administrative background, having worked three years as an administrative assistant to the Headmaster of a Christian school and for  32 years as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration.    In both of her positions she worked with families and children, providing assistance in many ways.  Rose loves working as a team and you will find her to be a caring and compassionate professional with a heart to serve families.  When she is not working Rose loves spending quality time with family and friends and enjoys watching old movies.

 Adoption Counselor

Donna came to Adoption by Shepherd Care from an education and counseling background.  She has experience counseling school age kids and families in an school setting. Donna conducts home studies and follows up with families after an adoption. She loves getting to know the families who come to Adoption by Shepherd Care as they go through the adoption process, but thinks the best part is seeing them become a family and watching them grow together as she follows up with them. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 15 years and her two school age kids as they travel together, play sports and serve at church. Her favorite down time activity is curling up with a good book. 

Adoption Counselor

Gloria first served at Adoption by Shepherd Care in 1999 as a Birthmother Counselor.  Since then, she has worked in the counseling field working with adults and children in a variety of settings.  She currently works with adoptive families by providing them with home studies and post adoption services.  One of the most rewarding things about her job is witnessing the miracle of families coming together and seeing their dreams come true.  Gloria has been married to her best friend Will for almost 13 years and they have been blessed with a daughter and a son, their pride and joy.  She enjoys homeschooling her kids, walks on the beach and playing tennis.

Director of Social Services/International Program Director
Nidia has worked in the field of adoption since 1988. She began her work in adoption by serving as a house parent in a maternity home, and she has since had the privilege to work with several agencies and attorneys in a variety of roles. Throughout the years, she has worked with birthparents to make an adoption plan for their child, with adoptive families by providing home study and post adoption services, and in the fields of both domestic and international adoption. She has also had the opportunity to participate in birthparent, child, and adoptive parent reunions as well as providing training to birthparent and adoptive parent caseworkers. She currently serves as the Director of Social Services and the International Program Director at ASC. She feels that during her career in adoption, she has met the most courageous people who sacrifice everything for the sake of another’s best interests. She and her husband have been blessed with four children, one of whom came into their family through the miracle of adoption

Orlando Supervisor/International Program Coordinator

Terri came on staff at Adoption by Shepherd Care in 2007 after working for eleven years at a Pregnancy Center.  For over 5 years, she has worked with biological parents who have chosen adoption for their child and has been forever impacted by the selfless love  of the bravest ,most amazing women and men in the world.           

Terri currently works as a team member with our Colombia program and also serves as the supervisor in our Orlando office.  Terri is married and has 4 children and 5 grandchildren.  She loves spending time with them in her spare time and also loves gardening. 

Birthmother Caseworker
Ashley joined the Adoption by Shepherd Care team in 2008 as a birthmother counselor.  She feels that it is an honor to work alongside women who are making the courageous decision to place their child for adoption, and that it is through their selfless sacrifice that families can grow through adoption.  Her goal is to serve birthmothers by being a support system to them and guiding them through what is potentially one of the toughest times in their life.  She loves the women she works with and is so grateful to have the privilege to be a part of their journey. 

Birthmother Caseworker                                                                                                                                                               

Sandra joined Adoption by Shepherd Care in 2011 and works with birthparents making an adoption plan for their child.  She helps with practical as well as emotional support based on the needs of each individual.  Sandra loves to follow up with these women after the adoption to support them in ways that help them to achieve their hopes and dreams. She has deep admiration for the women and men whose love for their child empowers them to make such a selfless choice and says, "I feel honored to be able to come alongside them in this process".  In her spare time, Sandra loves spending time with her husband of more than 20 years and their two children.

Home Study/Post Adoption Caseworker
Chuck joined Adoption by Shepherd Care in 2008 and works as an adoption caseworker in the Orlando office. He provides home study and post adoption services to families adopting both domestically and internationally. He has previous experience working for the State of Florida and working in church ministry. He enjoys his work with adoptive families to see their dreams come true. Personally, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family.

Canadian Program Coordinator
Melanie has served as the Canadian Program Coordinator with Adoption by Shepherd Care since 2010, and prior to that, she has over two years of experience as a birthmother counselor with ASC.  She has worked for many years in the area of child welfare, specifically with children in state custody who resided in therapeutic foster homes and emergency shelter care.  She enjoys working with families through the adoption process, and then seeing their journey completed with the placement of a baby.  She is married and enjoys being a mom to their two young children.

Colombia Program Coordinator
Claudia works at ASC in the role of Colombia Program Coordinator.  Claudia is an attorney and worked with the Colombian government for over ten years.  From this experience, she is knowledgeable in regards to the Colombian legal system which is an asset for ASC as she works with families through the adoption process.  She is fluent in both English and Spanish, and she loves working with families in helping them achieve their goal of being parents. She enjoys reading novels and spending time with her family.  Claudia lives with her husband Ricardo and their three children  in Coconut Creek, Florida.

ASC Colombia Representative
Martha has served as Adoption by Shepherd Care’s Colombia Representative since 2008. ASC is very fortunate to have a representative with her level of dedication, experience, and competence. In ASC’s Colombia adoption program, Martha manages all matters in the country and serves as a support to families during their travel.   She has been working in the field of adoption since 1999, with years of previous training and work as a journalist. She feels that children have always held a special place in her heart, and for many years she has been very active in volunteering with at-risk children in Colombia. Martha lives in Bogotá with her husband and two children

International Program Coordinator
Laura joined Adoption by Shepherd Care in 2007 and has worked in a variety of roles since that time including providing home study and post adoption services to families and working with birthmothers making an adoption plan for their child. She currently serves as the International Program Coordinator and works primarily with families adopting from Colombia. Laura loves her work and enjoys finding ways to simplify the process of adopting internationally. She works off-site and lives with her husband, Tim, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Attorney
Trey Miller is the attorney who handles the legal aspects of all adoptions completed through Adoption by Shepherd Care. He obtained his law degree from Nova Southeastern University and is a member of the Florida Bar. Trey has represented ASC since 2007 and has been the attorney of record in over 250 adoptions.  He feels that many attorneys work their entire career and never feel their work made a difference in people’s lives or society—he has no doubt the work he does touches people’s lives and our community in a meaningful way. He finds it a true privilege to work in adoptions and represent Adoption by Shepherd Care. He has extensive experience in adoption-related trials and appeals.  Additionally, Trey represents adoptive parents in dependency cases, step-parent adoptions, grandparent adoptions, relative adoptions, and re-adoptions. He loves spending time with his wife and three children.

Legal Assistant
Beth is the Legal Assistant to Trey Miller, the attorney who provides legal services for ASC adoptions. Beth has worked in this role since 2008. She loves being able to be a part of such a joyous occasion in families’ lives. In her spare time, Beth enjoys arts such as theatre and music, as well as reading and travelling to new places.