Timothy Dutton, Executive Director 

Mr. Timothy Dutton has been with SCOPE since its inception in March 2001.  He currently supervises eight full and part time staff members as they work to engage the community.  He is passionate about increasing the number and diversity of the voices that are being heard.

Mr. Dutton previously served as Executive Director of the Human Services Planning Association, SCOPE’s predecessor organization, and was the administrator of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Deschapelles, Haiti.  He also served as an election observer for the Haitian presidential elections in 1995 and for the congressional elections in 2000.  Tim was the president of a hospital in Shelby, Ohio and was selected a fellow under the Kellogg National Fellowship from 1986-1989.

Suzanne Gregory, Associate Director

Suzanne Gregory has also been with SCOPE since its inception in 2001. Her responsibilities include working with the community study process, developing new engagement initiatives, and working with volunteers to help create community change.  She currently facilitates the Aging:  the Possibilities initiative and previously facilitated the Traffic Flow & Congestion and Community Change: Redevelopment and Infill studies. Prior to working with SCOPE, Suzanne worked as a trainer, facilitator, and program analyst with the Department of Children & Families.  She is a graduate of Wheaton College with a B.A. in Psychology. 

Suzanne grew up in Rhode Island and moved to Sarasota in 1978.  She enjoys Sarasota because it is a small coastal town with urban qualities.  She serves on the Board of the Sarasota County Civic League and the St. Boniface Foundation for Outreach grants committee, and is a parent volunteer for Florida Odyssey of the Mind.  She was a member of the Leadership Sarasota County Class of 2005. She and her husband have one daughter and she enjoys reading and creative writing.

Maureen Hadden, Administrative Assistant

Maureen has been with SCOPE since its inception in 2001 and she is the “glue” that holds the rest of the staff together.  Her main responsibilities include general administrative duties.  She is likely the first person you will meet when you stop by our office.

Maureen moved to Florida 13 years ago to be close to her parents who live in North Port.  She previously lived in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Indiana.  She enjoys the small town feel of Sarasota.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, walking, and watching movies.

Jake Thomas, Director of Community Information

Jake began as an intern in 2001 while he was completing his B.A. in Economics and Spanish from New College of Florida. Jake currently is the primary coordinator of the Race and Cultural Relations initiative and is co-coordinator of the community arts project.  His past work at SCOPE includes organizing community data and helping with the Mental Health and School Dropout Implementation efforts.

Like his co-workers, Jake enjoys the small town atmosphere that Sarasota affords. In the evenings, Jake is an English as a Second Language instructor for Adult and Community Education.  When not working he can be found cooking for friends, enjoying nature, filming, editing and sharing videos of his adventures. 

Catherine Clouse, Community Researcher

Catherine joined SCOPE in 2003 as part of the Mental Health and School Dropout Implementation Task Forces.  She managed the 2004-05 and 2005-06 Community Report Cards and she is currently managing the CRC re-evaluation process.  She has also been instrumental in providing background support for the All America City Award applications in 2004, 2005, and 2006.  Catherine graduated from New College of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science.

Catherine, born and raised in Ohio, enjoys the community feel that Sarasota offers.  Her hobbies include gardening, reading, watching movies, exploring history, learning languages and following politics around the world.  She volunteers as a Big Sister with Manatee County Big Brothers Big Sisters, is on the board of the newly-formed Young Professionals for International Cooperation and is a member of the Sarasota Succulent Society.

Joe Naroditsky, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives

Joe’s active role in community development research while in college led to his present position at SCOPE.  Joe helps neighborhoods identify their strengths and use them to build stronger relationships within the neighborhood.  He also works on the Aging: The Possibilities initiative and facilitated the Family Violence Implementation efforts. Joe is a graduate of New College of Florida, where he earned a B.A. in Anthropology.

Joe also teaches Hebrew language and cultural studies at Martin and Mildred Paver Religious School. Originally from Miami, Joe likes Sarasota because there is a diverse array of places to eat and socialize downtown, and he can easily walk to the bayfront.  With a strong passion for cultural diversity, Joe is fluent in English and Spanish and also proficient in Russian, Hebrew, and Italian. In his spare time Joe enjoys playing basketball and Ultimate Frisbee. 

Danielle Beiling, Community Researcher

Starting as an intern in the summer of 2005, Danielle researched background information for the Race and Cultural Relations initiative and aided in data collection efforts. After receiving her B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology from New College of Florida in 2006, Danielle became a full-time staff member.  She concentrates on the Aging: the Possibilities initiative and helps to implement Asset Based Community Development work in area neighborhoods.

Danielle appreciates Sarasota’s beauty and enjoys being involved with others to make Sarasota a better place to live. When not at SCOPE, Danielle can be found participating in outdoor activities, enjoying and creating art, and relaxing with friends and family. She has volunteered for area AIDS organizations by promoting community involvement and awareness. She hopes to begin a Master’s degree program in the Fall of 2007.

Lynn Hobeck Bates, Director of Communications

Lynn joined SCOPE in 2005 and is responsible for public relations, marketing, event planning, and development.  She graduated from James Madison University with at B.S. in Psychology and from Vanderbilt University with a M.Ed. in Higher Education. 

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Lynn worked in higher education administration and was a research assistant for mental health issues at the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies.  Lynn enjoys the sunshine and the size of Sarasota.  In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, trying new activities, and spending time with family and friends.   Lynn volunteers with YPG, Florida Public Relations Association and various other non-profits around the area.

Stacey Laidlaw, Grassroots Leadership Initiative Coordinator

Stacey joined GLI in the fall of 2005.  GLI, a partnership of USF, United Way of Sarasota County, SCOPE, and the Herald Tribune Media Group.  She is responsible for organizing workshops and networking sessions, fundraising, maintaining communication with Fellows, Mentors and Steering Committee members, and outreach efforts to the general public.  She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Psychology. 

Stacey grew up in Sarasota and returned to the area after teaching and missionary work in Orlando and Nigeria.  Sarasota appeals to her because it is small enough to see the positive impact of one caring person, or a group of caring citizens.   In her spare time she enjoys singing, playing the violin, reading, cooking and entertaining family and friends, and helping others.  She volunteers at Grace Community Church as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher and will begin mentoring middle school youth in the fall.

April Doner-Guarneri, Intern

April is a part-time staff member of SCOPE. She primarily works on the Race and Cultural Relations initiative, specifically on the development of the new Coalition for Inclusion and Diversity.  April is a recent graduate of New College of Florida with a B.A.  in Sociology.