About Us

Doreen graduated from the UCF with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in both Criminal Justice and Human Resources Management.  She also holds her PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification.  While pursuing her undergraduate education, she was first initially exposed to Human Resources, and has since gained over eleven years experience in diverse Human Resources areas to include diversity initiatives, training, recruitment, labor relations, and compensation/benefits with a specialized focus on federal government contractors. 

Doreen’s initial exposure to a program for employers to improve their disability awareness programs came from being a part of NASA’s DAAWG (Disability Awareness & Action Working Group).  The organization is a joint effort between NASA and its many federal contractors to increase awareness, education, recruitment, and accommodation efforts for the disabled population at Kennedy Space Center. 

She currently manages the Human Resources operations at Cole Engineering Services, Inc. where she first consulted on what the small Department of Defense contractor would have to do in preparation for establishing an Affirmative Action Plan & Diversity Inclusion program.  Since joining Cole Engineering in 2009, she has coordinated the partnership of the company with White House initiative “Corporate Voices for Working Families”, and worked to help the company receive accolades as one of Florida Trend Magazine’s named, “Best Companies to Work for in Florida”, and Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families”. 

Doreen Co-Chairs the Board of Directors for the Greater Orlando Business Leadership Network, an organization she worked to revitalize following it’s inactive state, with a focus on recruitment, retention, and educating employers on the disabled population.  Doreen is a volunteer Instructor for the American Heart Association; she is an active member for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member of Beta Gamma Sigma-National Honor Society, and a lifetime member of the University of Central Florida Alumni Association.

Jeannie Amendola is a 22-year veteran of the Walt Disney World Resort and a shining example of how to overcome adversity and succeed in the workplace. Throughout her career, she has maximized her potential and is actively involved in many company-led groups and initiatives.

Currently a senior executive administrative assistant, Jeannie has been honored numerous times for her commitment to excellence on the job and in the community. For her unwavering dedication to supporting the disabled, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed Jeannie to the board of directors for The Able Trust, a public-private partnership that assists Floridians with disabilities in achieving vocational rehabilitation and employment and in 2009 was reappointed by Governor Charlie Crist.  Jeannie was also appointed to the Board of Lighthouse of Central Florida in 2008.  In 2011 Jeannie was appointed as Vice Chair of the Greater Orlando Business Network.

For her exceptional work at Disney, Jeannie was named in 1998 as a Partner in Excellence – a prestigious lifetime-achievement award given only to the best of the best at the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2004, Jeannie became a training facilitator in Disney’s “Traditions” program, where she helped new Cast Members prepare for their jobs and learn the company’s heritage and traditions.

Then, in 2005, Jeannie was selected as a Walt Disney World Ambassador and served as a representative of the company at events around the world. As part of this program, she helped open the newest Disney theme park, Hong Kong Disneyland, in September of 2005.

Using her low vision as a platform for discussion, she makes it her personal mission to create a workplace that is inclusive of those with disabilities. Jeannie regularly makes presentations on the topic of disability awareness and has been a member of the Inclusion Council on the Governor's Volunteerism Committee.

For five years she served as the President of CastABLE, a group of supporters and advocates of Disney Cast Members with disabilities in the workplace. The group has become an important business resource for Disney in the recruitment and retention of employees by providing career and professional development for Cast Members with disabilities.

Because of her outreach and contributions to others with disabilities in the workplace, Jeannie was named Employee of the Year in 2004 by Careers & the disABLED magazine. Rising above adversity, Jeannie is an inspiration and a true asset to others in her community and at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Jeannie earned her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Md., and is an enthusiastic swimmer, music and ballet lover.

Jen Yaw is the Human Resources Manager at the Walgreens Distribution Center in Orlando, Florida.  She joined Walgreens in 2001 after a successful career with Walt Disney World, which included Operations Management and Human Resources experience.  The never-ending pursuit of finding better ways to contribute to the employees, the workplace and the operation’s success are always in the forefront of her mind. 

Currently, Jen is working with the Orlando team actively pursuing symbiotic relationships with local and state agencies in order to accomplish the Distribution Center’s mission of hiring people with disabilities.  She and the team are dedicated to education, patience and creativity in order to nourish an inclusive environment where both the business and the Team Members can flourish.

In addition, Jen is on the board of the Greater Orlando Business Leadership Network.  She has embraced opportunities to share the Walgreens Distribution initiative of hiring people with disabilities with other BLN groups in the central Florida area.

Jen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Juniata College in Pennsylvania.  She’s a creative and resourceful team player with a can-do attitude.  Her adaptability and passion for knowledge and new life experiences is demonstrated in her job history, which includes assignments ranging from fieldwork with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to Director of children’s activities aboard cruise ships to working with Disney’s creative division as an Imagineer.  She believes that with the right intentions, a little creativity and an open mind, anything is possible.

Rogue Gallart (born June 12, 1969 in Manhattan, NYC) worked for Sony Music Entertainment's A & R (Artists and Repertoire) department from 1989-1993. Gallart was 2nd assistant responsible for scouting and artist development through the early 1990's. He was also responsible for the scouting of new and current talent to flourish through the new "Sony" family since the changeover in 1991.

He is credited with working with such new and current artists as Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Living Colour, Alice in Chains, Cypress Hill, Alice Cooper, Barbara Streisand, Mariah Carey, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr. and Celine Dion. In 1994-1995 he moved to Universal Music Group working for the Video promotions department. He worked with such artists as Live, Meat Loaf and Elton John.

In 1994-1995 he moved to Universal Music Group working for the Video promotions department. (UMG) is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. With a 25.5% market share, it is one of the Big Four record labels. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vivendi. He worked with such artists as Live, Meat Loaf and Elton John.

Rogue studied Criminal psychology at Hunter College /John Jay College of Criminal Justice but changed industry fields from Criminal Law to the Music Industry. In the years that followed through the 1990's his focus remained in the A&R and video promotions field of the Music Industry. He currently moved on in 1996 to work for Turner Broadcasting System/ CNN to continue into the licensing division of media. He then followed in 1997-1999 to continue in the music/fashion Industry at Ralph Lauren as a fashion advisor/coordinator.

Rogue then went on to be the Director of Advocacy/Legislative Affairs for the Center for Independent Living of Central Florida, a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1976 to help people with disabilities. Rogue Gallart's current role is as the President of the Central Florida Disability Chamber of Commerce located at the National Entrepreneur Center. Mr. Gallart was recently nominated as the Orlando Business Journal’s 2011 most influential businessman of Central Florida. Currently Mr. Gallart is exploring a Florida legislative Senate seat for 2012.