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Healthy Start Coalition Earns Gold as Thrive by Five Family Friendly Tampa Bay Business

Jonna Johnson, MA

Updated: Dec 5, 2024

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County has been named a Gold Award designee of the Thrive By Five Tampa Bay Family Friendly business! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that values the needs of our employees and their families.


The Family Friendly Business Award celebrates organizations that prioritize work-life balance, employee well-being, and family-focused policies. To achieve the Gold designation, recipients must implement at least one family-friendly policy in each of the four award categories. Categories cover paid leave, health support, work schedules and economic support. These practices don’t just support employees—they also strengthen the local economy, improve productivity, and build a sustainable community for future generations.


Photograph Executive Director, Marisa Mowat, receiving Family Friendly Tampa Bay Gold Designation
📸L to R: Director, Thrive by Five, Diana Santangelo, Ph.D., HSC Executive Director, Marisa Mowat and Director, Business Engagement, Bosses for Babies, Ric Banciella, CNP

We understand the power of policies that create a positive and flexible work environment. By fostering a culture that embraces the needs of our team members and their families, we are not only supporting our staff but also modeling a vision of success and sustainability for Hillsborough County and beyond.


This award underscores our dedication to empowering families and ensuring a brighter future for the Tampa Bay community. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to advancing initiatives that support both our team and the families we serve.

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