Farmworker Coordinating Council of palm beach county, inc.
Branch Director- Annie Lois Monroe
lmonroe@farmworkercouncil.org
I have an intimate connection to the farmworkers and seasonal workers of Belle Glade since my family has been doing farm work for generations. Therefore, I come to the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (FWCC) with direct and personal experience. It is literally in my blood.
My grandparents, parents, and greater ancestry and kin have planted and harvested almost every crop in Belle Glade, what we call the “muck”. The crops we harvested were: beans, bell peppers, cabbage, corn, cotton, cucumbers, lettuce, oranges, radishes, sugarcane, and watermelons. As farm work is seasonal, in this area lasting from September to May, we would migrate out to other parts in the state, and even journey as far as Delaware and Georgia in order to pick.
After graduating from high school, I also worked for several years doing farm work. During that time, I harvested a multitude of crops before being afforded an opportunity to further my education. In my academic pursuits, I chose to study healthcare and after several months, I was working as a certified nursing assistant.
Yet, I wanted to further my education even more. So, I returned to college and obtained a bachelor’s degree in organizational management.
Eventually, I was hired by FWCC where I have worked for more than 24 years.
As the Deputy Director of this agency, I am happy to state it has become my job to oversee services and strategies that promote the wellbeing of all farm workers and their families. Thus, my ties to the land are great and have tremendous meaning to me and my family. Thus, it is so rewarding to help struggling families become economically self-sufficient and help them realize their goals of better lives.
Lynda McReynolds joined the FWCC team in October 2024, driven by the belief that true service is rooted in love and compassion. With over seven years of experience directing an educational program at a Florida nonprofit, she brings a strong background in communication, leadership, and community empowerment.
A Social Communicator and Journalist, Lynda supports the agency through grant writing, reporting, and strengthening the website and marketing strategies, using her experience to amplify impact and connection.
Her passion for growth has led her to pursue numerous certifications and learn from renowned mentors in leadership, marketing, and human development, cultivating a broad, holistic perspective that makes her a thoughtful and effective leader.
In 2023, she published Simple English: A Matter of Method, Not Time, a language-learning guide rooted in her own journey as an adult learner. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in human Wisdom with an Emphasis on Excellence at Quinyalá and is also a Florida-certified Spanish K–12 teacher.
For Lynda, leadership begins with self-awareness and expands through service—helping others unlock their potential and move forward with confidence.
Executive Director - Carlos M. Perez
A native of Cuba, Carlos M. Perez arrived in the USA in 2003 and has lived in Palm Beach County since. He attended Royal Palm Beach High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Business Administration from Keiser University.
Mr. Perez is currently the Executive Director for The Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. (FWCC). He has worked at the agency since 2012 helping migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the County. Prior to his employment at FWCC, Mr. Perez was the Public Relations Coordinator at Gulfstream Goodwill Industries and Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches.
Mr. Perez is happily married to his High School Sweetheart and together they have two children.
Director of Programs - Lynda McReynolds
lmcreynolds@farmworkercouncil.org