Who We Are
The Positively Kids team consists of several dedicated professionals, each with their own area of expertise as well as personal experiences. Positively Kids also has approximately 40 licensed staff members. The pediatric staff consists of Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses (RN's), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA'S), plus Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists who assist the children in our programs every day.
Each staff member is chosen for their ability, energy and enthusiasm to develop and maintain our current and future pediatric programs. The Positively Kids' staff is among the best educated and professional in the state. Their vitality, commitment and shared purpose offer a work environment noted for its teamwork, respect and kindness to one another, and to the children and families we serve.
Fred Schultz, Chief Executive Officer
Positively Kids' Founder and CEO, Fred Schultz has been a lifelong activist for medically fragile children. But it wasn't until moving to Las Vegas in 1995 that Fred found his calling. Shocked by the lack of both state and private resources available to Nevada's medically dependent children, Fred had a vision to make a difference in the lives of these kids and their families. In December of 1999, that vision became a reality with the creation of the Foundation for Positively Kids. Named In Business' "2007 Non-Profit of the Year", Positively Kids is the first and only non-profit organization in Las Vegas whose sole mission is to serve our community's medically fragile children.
With over 35 years experience in health care management, Fred has directed the financial, marketing and board capacity building activities for numerous healthcare organizations. He began his career in Michigan as Director of Respiratory Therapy at Bi-County Hospital. In 1974, Fred relocated to Florida, where he assumed the Directorship at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in West Palm Beach, and later, the start-up of the Pulmonary Care Department of Community Hospital of the Palm Beach, a 250-bed acute care hospital. He also served as a Respiratory Care Program instructor for a private school in Ft. Lauderdale and, after receiving his Physician's Assistant Certification, went on to manage various private clinics and physician practices. In 1995, Fred relocated to Las Vegas to assume the position of CEO for Total Home Care, a Home Health Medical Equipment and Home Infusion Company. As Executive Director of Safe Harbor Hospice, he also supervised the construction of "Harbor House", a 24-bed inpatient facility -- one of only two such facilities in Clark County.
Fred is a past member of the Florida Lung Association's State Advisory Board, and served as President of the American Lung Association of Southeast Florida for 6 years. He currently sits on the board of Toro University Occupational Therapy School, and is a guest lecturer at UNLV. He also serves on the State Committees for both the National Covering Kids and Families Network and the Child Welfare Network, and is President and Chairman of the Nevada Association of Non-Profit Organizations.
Fred's passion is to make a difference in the life of every medically fragile child in Las Vegas. To this end, he is eagerly embracing his next challenge - to embark on a Capital Campaign to build Nevada's first Skilled Pediatric Facility on land provided by the City of Henderson.
Rene' McClymont, Director of Clinical Services
Clinical Director Rene' McClymont joined the Foundation for Positively Kids in March 2008. An R.N. and former Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Rene' brings with her a vast amount of experience and expertise. Rene' moved west in 1981 after graduating from one of the first Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs in the country at Washington University in St. Louis. Most of Rene's career has been devoted to wellness in private pediatric offices in Ogden, Utah and Reno, Nevada. While in Reno, Rene' developed a newborn home care program for early discharges of new mothers. In addition, Rene' has worked in many practice settings including law enforcement (performing evidentiary exams of children), intensive care units and in a psychiatric residential treatment center for children and adolescents.
Andrea Woods, Director of Community Relations
Andrea has been with the Foundation for Positively Kids since June, 2008. She began with the organization as a volunteer. After two months of volunteering, she took over the Bookkeeping services for the organization and served as the Bookkeeper until July, 2009. As the Director of Community Relations, she reaches out to the community to bring awareness regarding the mission of the organization, as well as fundraise on their behalf. Andrea is also the Chairperson of the Fund Development Committee and in charge of the Volunteers for the organization.
Andrea's other community affliations are as follows: Vice-Chair of the Education Committee and member of the Executive Committee for the Las Vegas Branch (Chapter 1111) of the NAACP, Member of the Clark County Democratic Black Caucus (Education, Election and Legislative Committees), Member of the Clark County Central Committee, Member of Nevada State Democratic Party, Member of the Urban League, Member of the Urban League Guild, Member of National Coalition for 100 Black Women (Education and Events Committees), Board Member for the Corner 4 Success Charitable Foundation (Events Committee), member of the National Hispanic Professional Organization, Lifetime member of Las Vegas Social Register, Volunteer with the Starlight Foundation, Member of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Member of Henderson Chamber of Commerce, and a Mentor with the Clark County School District.
Andrea received a dual Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Phoenix in Management and Administration. She is presently enrolled at Regis University studying for her Masters of Science Degree in Non- Profit Management/Leadership. She is also enrolled at Capella University for her PhD Program in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Management and Education, which begins May 6, 2011.
Marcie Zayas, Clinical Coordinator
Marcie Zayas joined the Foundation for Positively Kids in September, 2008. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Marcie has been successfully managing a family life with a husband of eight years and two beautiful daughters. Her career has included caring for chidlren in many different aspects of the health care field. She has experiences in pediatric nursing and psychiatirc nursing. Marcie plans on returning to school to further her education by obtaining her Registered Nurse License in order to better care for children.
Sally Cannon, Director of Early Intervention Services
Sally joined Positively Kids in September, 2009. She is one of the latest additions to the Foundation for Postively Kids Staff. Sally brings over 11 years of experience in the Early Education field along with her positive attitude and enthusiasm. Sally's goals are to make the Foundation for Positively Kids Early Intervention Program the best; most respected, and dedicated Early Intervention Program in the State of Nevada. Sally has her Master's Degree in Early Education from Brooklyn College in New York.