The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the promotion of Yudith Fernandez to Accounting Specialist. In this position, she executes core accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and plays an integral role in multiple data verification procedures, all of which contribute to the continued accuracy of NCF’s financial reporting.
Originally from Cuba, Fernandez joined NCF, formerly known as the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), in 2021 as an Accounting Clerk. After graduating from Golden Gate High School in Naples, she has cultivated a diverse career with experience in purchasing, human resources and accounting. Her professional background reflects her adaptability, meticulous attention to detail and effective leadership skills across various aspects of business operations.
“We are delighted to elevate Yudith’s role within our organization,” said Maria Jimenez-Lara, Chief Executive Officer for NCF. “Her strong professional work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence since joining our organization make her the ideal individual for this important position.”
About Naples Children Foundation
The Naples Children Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, creates transformational change and improves educational, emotional and health outcomes for vulnerable children in Collier County. Through its annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCF has impacted nearly 90 of the most effective nonprofits in the local community, providing 385,000 children with the services and resources they need to succeed. Through bold investments, collaborative partnerships, and data-driven solutions, NCF supports programs that ensure every child can thrive. NCF’s unique approach, which bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community – one issue at a time.
About Naples Winter Wine Festival
One of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions, the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) offers a weekend of unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private homes and other landmark settings across Naples and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the NWWF has raised more than $336 million, making a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Collier County.