Kathy Collins, President

Kathy Lepesha Collins has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Scranton and a law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans.  Kathy is a licensed Florida attorney who practiced for 17 years in the areas of worker’s compensation defense, personal injury and property defense.  She now works as a freelance writer for the Osprey Observer and devotes her time to charitable and civic organizations throughout Tampa Bay.

Kathy first served on the ECHO Fashion Show Committee before joining the Board of Directors in 2007. A distinguished member of the ECHO Executive Committee, she has served as Secretary and Vice President before assuming the Presidency in July 2010.  "This year will be a year of positive change within the ECHO organization.  We have already started with our new look and website, and are pleased to roll out additional programs for fundraising and for ECHO clients. We will be enhancing our community partnerships to ensure ECHO's continued success in helping needy families in Greater Brandon."

Kathy is pleased to also serve her community as President-Elect of Brandon South Rotary an  Executive Board Member of Tampa Prep’s Parent Alliance.  She  also volunteers her time at A Kid’s Place.

For 20 years, Kathy has been happily married to her husband Jeff and enjoys spending time with their 13 year old daughter, Katie.