New appointees from South Florida’s legal and health sectors to further strengthen non-profit growth and support local families.
Miami, FL (April 25, 2025) – Be Strong International, an award-winning non-profit serving South Florida families for more than 30 years, has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. New members Randy M. Weber and Dr. O’Neil J. Pyke will help support Be Strong International’s mission of providing healthy relationship education programs that strengthen individuals and families in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
The now ten-member board is dedicated to overseeing one of South Florida’s rising nonprofit organizations. Like the current members, the new appointees bring expertise and resources from influential South Florida organizations:
Randy M. Weber, Founding Partner and Trial Attorney at Pita Weber Del Prado.
Mr. Randy M. Weber is a founding partner and trial attorney at Pita Weber Del Prado, with over 25 years of experience litigating and trying both criminal and civil cases in Florida’s State and Federal Courts. Beyond his multiple professional achievements, Mr. Weber is deeply committed to community service, volunteering with several charitable organizations in Miami-Dade County, including Assistance to the Elderly/Residential Plaza, Be Strong International, The American Heart Association, and Vitas Hospice Care.
Dr. O’Neil J. Pyke, Chief Medical Officer, Jackson North Medical Center, North Miami Beach, FL.
Dr. O’Neil J. Pyke is an accomplished healthcare consultant and Chief Medical Officer with over 24 years of clinical experience and six years of board experience. He has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, quality of care, and financial viability in healthcare organizations. Dr. Pyke has successfully scaled healthcare businesses to 9-figure revenue and launched multimillion-dollar revenue streams. He serves on several boards, including Be Strong International, The Hospitalist, and Today’s Hospitalist Magazine.
“We’re proud to welcome these accomplished professionals to our Board of Directors,” said Lisa Greer, President of Be Strong International’s Board of Directors. “They bring a remarkable set of skills and a history of caring for the community, and the entire Board is excited about working with them.”
“This is a critical time for Be Strong International and the families who rely on us,” said Michelle Shirley, CEO of Be Strong International. “The challenges our community faces are real and growing, and I’m deeply grateful to have such a passionate and qualified board by our side as we work to bring hope, healing, and lasting change.”
For more information and updates on its programs, follow Be Strong International on social media @bestrongintl or through the website https://bestrongintl.org.
About Be Strong International
Be Strong International is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational services and resources to families in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, helping them thrive with healthy relationships, and Heart Skills® education. Founded in 1992 by Mrs. Althea McMillan, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher, it is now led by Michelle Shirley, CEO and Chief Heart Officer. Be Strong International’s Heart Skills® programs teach families how to make better decisions about relationships, money, work, and family life. In addition, Be Strong International partners with other institutions to offer resources that directly help the communities it serves, such as food drives and back-to-school supply drives. Known for its transformational workplace culture, Be Strong International has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work by the South Florida Business Journal and provides healthy culture training to corporations and universities. For more information and updates, follow Be Strong International on social media @bestrongintl or through their website: https://bestrongintl.org.
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