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In this episode of Deconstructing Comp, Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez welcome Tammy Boyd, newly appointed President of Kids' Chance of Florida, for a meaningful conversation centered on service, leadership, and the life-changing impact of educational scholarships for children affected by workplace injury or fatality. Tammy shares how her career in workers’ compensation shaped her understanding of the human ripple effects of injury, and why Kids’ Chance became a mission she felt called to lead.

The discussion highlights the heart of Kids’ Chance of Florida’s work: providing hope, stability, and educational opportunity for children whose families have experienced devastating loss because of a work-related injury, or in some cases, a death. Tammy reflects on the organization’s impact, the stories behind the scholarships, and the collective effort required to sustain and grow the program. She also explains how the Florida chapter fits into the broader Kids' Chance of America network, which supports students nationwide through locally driven chapters united by a shared mission.

Throughout the episode, Tammy emphasizes that Kids’ Chance is more than a charity; it is a long-term investment in people and communities. She offers a call to action for the workers’ compensation community to get involved, reminding listeners that behind every claim is a family whose future can be profoundly changed through education. This episode is a powerful reminder that when an industry comes together in service, its impact reaches far beyond the system itself.

Tammy shared that the Florida chapter started in 2015, and to date, has awarded over 100 scholarships totaling over $450K in support of students impacted by workplace injury. At the national level, Kids Chance of America has helped more than 11,000 students with over $42 million in scholarships through its network of 50 chapters, one in every state in the US. 

Upcoming Kids' Chance of FL events:

Flagship event: WCI Golf Tournament (August 23, 2026)
Breaking news! New for 2026: 2 golf sessions will be available

5K Fun Run in South Florida (coming soon!)

For more information and to find a chapter in your state, please visit https://www.kidschance.org/

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