Board Members

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DeeDee Frankovich

DeeDee Frankovich is a gatherer.

For nearly two decades, she has called the Florida Keys home, building a life centered around family, community, service, and the belief that we are better when we come together.

DeeDee believes peace isn't something reserved for world leaders or something we simply hope for. It begins much closer to home—in our conversations, our relationships, the way we listen to one another, and the way we show up in our communities.

She is a wife, mother, grandmother, small-business owner, life coach, breathwork facilitator, and meditation guide. She is also the woman behind grannyJOY GOODees, her Florida Keys cottage bakery, where a loaf of sourdough is often about much more than bread.

Her training through One World Academy and LifeBreath has deepened her understanding that creating peace in the world begins with cultivating it within us. Whether she is baking for her neighbors, guiding breathwork or meditation, or helping bring the community together for an event, the common thread is connection.

DeeDee's relationship with Keys To Peace is deeply personal. The founders who created the organization became her mentors and, over the years, some of her closest friends. Their wisdom, friendship, and example helped shape her own understanding of peace and community.

For DeeDee, becoming President is an opportunity to honor what her mentors began while helping Keys To Peace continues to grow and evolve. She carries their vision forward with tremendous gratitude and the belief that Keys To Peace ultimately belongs to the community it serves.

For DeeDee, Keys To Peace is ultimately about people—bringing them together, discovering what each person has to share, and creating more opportunities to experience peace right here in the community we call home.

Stephanie Snyder

 Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has over 15 years of experience providing various human services and is the private practice owner of "Stephanie's Services". She received a master’s degree in Social Work from Temple University in 2007, is certified in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, and is also a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner. She guides others on their professional and personal paths. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, spiritual awakening, grief/loss, life transitions, and many other human conditions. Stephanie utilizes a trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, while incorporating holistic and mindfulness approaches. She is also a trained Reiki Master and guides others to heal and address work/life balance while maintaining self-care needs. She offers group meditation and healing sessions, virtual therapy, and virtual animal assisted therapy. Stephanie often recommends the exploration and use of natural and holistic healing interventions and encourages practicing mindfulness and experiencing living in the present. She believes that it is up to you to make positive changes in your life and that a lot of changes and progress can be made even if things seem hopeless. Stephanie offers solution-focused therapy and is there to help you find the answers within yourself. She is truly honored to be a part of your healing journey and Keys to Peace! 

Karen Lugo-Dean

After 22 years as a U.S. Army Senior Engineer Officer — leading teams, managing multimillion-dollar programs, and training thousands of Soldiers — Karen retired to be with her daughter and husband, as the demands of a dual-military family made the constant moves and instability hard to sustain.  As a combat veteran, Karen believes true peace begins within — and that when we cultivate it inside ourselves first, we have the power to grow it in our homes, our communities, and the world around us. 

Today she's a Florida-certified educator (Math, Reading, ESE, ESOL), and math has always been her jam — she loves helping students succeed and fall back in love with the subject. Her computer science, engineering and leadership background brings a genuine love of critical thinking and problem-solving to everything she builds, from lesson plans to learning programs.

For Karen, teaching has always been about connection — she loves helping others learn, discover their strengths, and grow into their best selves. That passion is what led her to found Smart Learning Haven in 2025, where she designs bilingual curriculum content, online tutoring & learning programs, along with Nomad Zen Zone, a mobile pop-up mindful art creative studio that blends creativity with learning. She's especially drawn to mindful art and mandalas, believing education should be both rigorous and joyful — nurturing the mind and the spirit together.

  Christina Glenn

New to the Florida Keys, Christina brings decades of experience spreading peace, happiness, and joy from her years in upstate New York. She is passionate about championing individuals who struggle with addiction and mental illness, helping to transform suffering into strength, raise consciousness, and empower people to embrace love — for themselves and for others. Her mission is to replace a life of victimhood with one of purpose, guiding people toward inner peace, happiness, and connection.

As the owner of Keys Individual Home Care, Christina channels this same compassion into her business, providing loving, attentive care to those in need. Her services include home care, respite care, transportation, light housekeeping, shopping assistance, and companionship — supporting individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves, whether on a short-term or long-term basis.

  Mimi Greek

Mimi Greek is one of the original founders of Keys to Peace. A retired teacher, author, life coach, and lifelong advocate for children and peace, her work centers on helping people discover their inner strengths and the transformative power of kindness, compassion, and connection.

Her newest passion is exploring AI as a creative partner — blending her writing with music and animation to craft uplifting messages for children and adults alike. Mimi believes that lasting change begins within each of us, and that when we lead with love, together we can create a more peaceful world.

  Mary-Etta Stoner 

   Our Heart Lady

Mari-Etta is a longtime Florida Keys resident and founding member of Keys to Peace, where she

has been active since 2008. She and her husband, Ed, first arrived by sailboat in 1994 and fell in

love with the Keys. A longtime marriage and family therapist, Mari-Etta has always been devoted to helping others along their path with compassion, encouragement, and love. Affectionately known as “Our

Heart Lady,” she has shared her love by creating and giving away red painted, lighted hearts and

has touched lives across the Keys and around the world. Mari-Etta is thankful for the support and guidance of her Angels. She and Ed enjoy boating aboard their trawler, Sweet Dreams, and completed America’s Great

Loop twice, traveling more than 12,000 miles. At home in Tavernier at Heart Harbor with Ed and

their dogs, Looper and Halo, Mari-Etta continues her mission: to radiate love wherever she goes.

  Terry Tainow 

 Bringing people together, building friendships, and giving back to my community have always been close to my heart. As a past President and current Board Member of Keys To Peace, I’m proud to be part of an organization that believes peace begins with each of us—through kindness, caring for one another, caring for our community, and honoring the beautiful Earth we share. Since 2018, I’ve also been deeply involved with The JOY Center (Just Older Youth), serving in several leadership roles, including Vice President, Board Member, and Advisory Board Member. Helping JOY grow and watching it become a place filled with friendship, laughter, learning, and connection has been incredibly meaningful to me. I truly believe we all have something to give. By sharing our time, talents, and kindness—and a little JOY along the way—we can make a real difference in our community and in each other’s lives.