Dr. Lawanda Ravoira is a national expert, researcher, published author and trainer on justice- involved girls and systemic reform. She is a consultant with Children's Campaign, Inc., National Council on Crime and Delinquency and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Appointed by Governor Crist, she serves as Vice Chair of the Florida Juvenile Justice Blueprint Commission. She authored and worked for successful passage of HB1989 which amended Florida's juvenile justice statutes to mandate gender specific services. For over 13 years, she served as President & CEO of PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a statewide agency serving 4,500 at risk girls annually.
