Who We Are
Florida Family First LLC was created around a simple idea: when families have access to the right information, resources, and opportunities, students are in a better position to succeed.
We work alongside families, schools, educators, and community partners to help remove barriers and create pathways toward greater stability, education, and opportunity.
Our work extends beyond any one school or community. We believe strong families strengthen schools, and strong schools strengthen communities.
Built From Years of Work With Students and Families
Florida Family First was founded by people who have spent their careers inside schools and alongside families. Our team brings deep experience in education, school leadership, student support, family engagement, and community partnerships across South Florida.
Andy Prieto, Hon. D.Hum.
Co-Founder
Entrepreneur and strategist with more than 25 years of experience in education, business development, and strategic partnerships. His work in Florida's school-choice movement has helped more than 2,500 at-risk students earn accredited high school diplomas and move on to college, technical education, military service, or the workforce. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Andy believes lasting success is measured by the lives we help change.
Dr. Lisandra Prieto-Gonzalez, Ed.D., LMHC
Co-Founder
Educational leader and licensed mental health counselor with more than two decades of service in education and counseling, including 17 years with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Her work integrates academic excellence, emotional wellness, and family engagement — building systems that help students thrive and families navigate complex educational pathways.
Mark Strickland
Educational Consultant
Retired NBA player — including four seasons with the Miami Heat — turned coach and mentor. Mark has coached at the high school, college, and professional development levels and brings decades of experience in youth development and mentorship, helping young people turn discipline and teamwork into opportunity.
To empower families and educational communities by connecting them with resources, knowledge, training, and opportunities that support long-term success.
Listen. Connect. Empower.
Listen
We listen to the needs of families and schools — what is working, what is missing, and where support matters most.
Connect
We connect families and schools with appropriate resources, organizations, and opportunities.
Empower
We provide the guidance needed to help families and schools move forward with confidence.