About Us

We are a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Darla Huddleston and a passionate board of directors. From the beginning, our mission has been to build stronger families and communities by:

Our mission is accomplished through the provision of educational programs that promote positive youth development in middle school and high school students, communication strategies for parents, and community engagement.

Directors & Coordinators:

Darla Huddleston

Executive Director

As the executive director of E3 Family Solutions, Darla has both experience and a passion for youth education and development and continues to lead her E3 team to positively affect the community and promote healthy choices.

Rozanne Grady

Sumter CAP Coordinator

Rozanne is the current prevention coordinator for Sumter CAP. As an involved parent, she has developed a passion for youth and strives to see them make the right choices and take responsibility of their actions. She is always willing to serve in the community!

Wendi Hileman

SRAE Project Manager

Wendi is the SRAE Project Manager. She is a wife and mother of four daughters and is a certified SRAS specialist with certifications in Youth Suicide prevention, Human Trafficking and Trauma awareness training. She is passionate about providing resources to empower our youth to make healthy life choices.

Vicky Johnson

Data Analyst

Vicky is the data analyst for E3 and prepares reports on demographics and program success measurement. Having an aptitude for graphics has proven beneficial for E3 as she has designed assets for educational use and community programs alike.

Ashley Conway

Project Coordinator

Ashley is a wife and mother of four children. Her experience as a teen mom helps her talk openly with students about teen pregnancy and the difficulties of being a teen parent. She is passionate about helping teens make healthy choices and avoid risky behaviors.

Braden Carnley

Event Coordinator

The assistant director of the Sumter Youth Center and assists in planning/supervising many events for Sumter CAP, our Drug Free Community Coalition.  His ability to relate well to youth and guide them toward avoiding risks and developing healthy relationships and activities make him a valuable asset to the E3 Team.

Ed Murray

Equipping Youth Coordinator

Ed is the Hernando County coordinator for the Equipping Youth program. He is a husband and father with over 40 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, coach, and pastor. Ed is passionate about encouraging teens to strive for their BEST in healthy decisions.

Facilitators

Amanda Hahn

Facilitator

Amanda is not only a facilitator with E3, but also a youth pastor in the Oxford/Wildwood area. She loves working with youth and encouraging them to make healthy choices. She has built strong relationships with schools in the community and continues to serve.

Barb Winters

Facilitator

Barb is the author of Sexpectations and founder of HopefulMom.net. She’s passionate about educating teens regarding their value. Barb brings valuable skills to the classroom from her parenting experience and speaking background, as well as the research she’s done on pornography and teens today.

Sera Lyon

SRA Educator

Sera is a certified SRA educator that is a lifelong Lake and Sumter county area resident and is passionate about serving the youth of our area. She believes that equipping and empowering our youth improves the community as a whole for generations to come.

Board Members

Debra Peppers

Education Counseling

A professional educator and speaker for 25 years, Dr. Debra Peppers was one of five inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame upon retirement from teaching high school. She is a renowned speaker, author, and has even hosted her own radio show.

Linda Camp

Secretary

Linda is a retired nurse with over 25 years of experience, and has had significant involvement with education and ministry over the years. She has a passion for E3 Family Solutions and is honored to serve as a secretary.

Nancy Hunter

Educator

With many years of education experience under her belt, Nancy serves as a lead educator on E3’s board. She has a true passion for youth education and encouraging students to make healthy life choices.

Mike Blackhall

President

Mike has served as an E3 facilitator for many years and currently serves as a chairman for the board. He is an experienced businessman and has heavy involvement with his church’s mission program and the community.

Steve Truluck

Vice President

Steve is the current VP of E3 and enjoys working with people of like minds to make a positive impact in the local community to help children and families prosper.

Christie Truluck

Faith Representative

Christie has over 20 years of business experience. She serves as a Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader in her Church She is dedicated to helping people become the best version of themselves.

Marge Thies

Treasurer

Marge is the current Treasurer for E3 and has had over two decades of experience within local government. She is active at church and loves to volunteer within the community.

Joelle Aboytes

Attorney

Joelle Circuit 5 Community Development Administrator for the Florida Department of Children & Families and is the current attorney for E3. She has a passion for serving children and families and seeing positive change in the community.

Tammy Youngren

Medical Care Director

Tammy has many years of experience in the medical field and currently serves as the medical care director for E3. She loves what she does and considers her position a blessing from God to provide and care for others.

Tanya Thompson

Faith Representative

Tanya has over 30 years working with the public in both the retail and church worlds. She has a genuine interest in helping people and working in the community, and is passionate about the fight against human trafficking

Risk Avoidance Program Testimonials

Our Partners

These partners support E3 either financially, through collaborative community efforts or by promoting the work of E3 within the community.  Many of the partners listed below do all three