MICHELLE KAPREILIAN Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Kapreilian leads Forty Carrots Family Center—one of Sarasota’s premier educational non-profits—with more than two decades of strategic and operational expertise. A proud parent and former Board member, she combines personal passion with professional acumen to expand access to early-childhood education, parenting support, and family therapy across Sarasota County.

Since joining FCFC’s leadership team, Michelle has spearheaded transformative fundraising campaigns and program launches: the creation of the Child & Family Therapy department in 2014, a successful 2015 capital drive to double mental-health capacity, and the most recent multi-million-dollar expansion that broadened all three core service areas regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Her visionary guidance has cemented FCFC’s reputation as a trusted non-profit leader in nurturing strong families and healthy children.

Beyond Forty Carrots, Michelle is a founding force behind regional initiatives such as First 1000 Days Suncoast and Bosses for Babies, where she champions policies and partnerships that advance child well-being. Her leadership has earned her the 2022 Woman of the Year award from Business & Professional Women of North Sarasota and the 2023 Top Workplaces Leadership Award. A collaborative advocate, Michelle is dedicated to strengthening community support systems and ensuring lasting, positive outcomes for future generations.