WHO WE ARE

Year Joined Team TWF: 2016 (Liaison)

Professional Title: Founder and Financial Planner

Current Company: Beckham Financial

Why I Joined: Initially, it was a Beckham family tradition. Nearly a decade later, it’s become a privilege to help provide life-changing services to others.

Other Involvement: Lotus House, Bible Study Fellowship, CFP Board WIN Council Mentor

Favorite TWF Event: The Bash

Favorite Thing About Miami: Being on the water

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2022

Professional Title: Mission Investment Senior Director

Current Company: Voices for Children Foundation

Why I Joined: I joined because I'm passionate about serving the community & am committed to helping grow the organization.

Other Involvement: Currently, am the immediate Past President of the Two Hundred Club of Greater Miami, Past President of the Rotary Club of Miami, Past Moderator of Gabels UCC Church ( Coral Gables Congregational Church)

Favorite TWF Event: I love the lobster fest because it allows us to showcase our programs to a constituancy that may not see or know what we do otherwise.
Favorite Thing About Miami: I love Miami! I love the beautiful weather, Biscayne Bay and all it has to offer,

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2014

Professional Title: CFO, Partner

Current Company: Firestone Capital

Why I Joined: TWF is a local success story helping hundreds with paralysis rediscover nature and adventure. It's an honor to be involved.

Other Involvement: Rotary Club of Coral Gables

Favorite TWF Event: The Maine Lobster Feast

Favorite Thing About Miami: The warm weather and vibrant, tropical atmosphere

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2024

Professional Title: Principal

Current Company: GAP Growth Management LLC

Why I Joined: After attending several events, I admired the compassion, grace, and joy TWF brings to its mission. Joining the board felt like the natural next step to give back.

Other Involvement: Board member, All Things Pickleball Plus; busy dad of four

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock

Favorite Thing About Miami: The diversity

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2011 (Founding Member)

Professional Title: Director of Engineering and Customer Experience

Current Company: Invincible Boat Company

Why I Joined: The foundation was started to contribute funds to Jackson Health after launching the Bash Fishing Tournament.

Other Involvement: Cruising Committee, Coral Reef Yacht Club

Favorite TWF Event: The Bash

Favorite Thing About Miami: Vicinity to the water

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2024

Professional Title: Principal

Current Company: GAP Growth Management LLC

Why I Joined: After experiencing the impact of TWF events, I was moved by the compassion and energy behind the mission and wanted to contribute in a bigger way.

Other Involvement: Board member, All Things Pickleball Plus; raising four kids

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock

Favorite Thing About Miami: The diversity

Year Joined Team TWF: 2025

Professional Title: Managing Partner

Current Company: Anglesey Capital Partners, LLC

Why I Joined: I believe in what The Way Forward is doing—bringing happiness to the lives of many and having fun while doing so.

Other Involvement: Rotary Club of Coral Gables

Favorite TWF Event: Lobster Fest

Favorite Thing About Miami: Turquoise water

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2021

Professional Title: Attorney

Current Company: Pensky & Kim, P.A.

Why I Joined: As someone with a spinal cord injury for over 30 years, I’m passionate about helping others gain independence and improve quality of life. TWF's mission aligns with my personal values.

Other Involvement: Big Brothers

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock

Favorite Thing About Miami: Handcycling from Haulover Inlet to South Pointe Park on Miami Beach

Year Joined Team TWF: 2019

Professional Title: Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Current Company: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services | EWM Realty

Why I Joined: I've always been passionate about volunteering for causes that impact health and the environment. I joined TWF after seeing firsthand the powerful difference it makes for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Other Involvement: Friends of Cape Florida, the Barnacle Society, Guardian Angel at Holtz Children’s Hospital, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

Favorite TWF Event: All of them!

Favorite Thing About Miami: The people, cultural diversity, and Biscayne Bay

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2017

Professional Title: Managing Director, Certified Financial Planner™

Current Company: Tonkinson Financial

Why I Joined: I’ve been passionate about giving back since childhood. Whether through beach cleanups or disaster relief efforts, service has always been a cornerstone in my life.

Other Involvement: ShelterBox (board member and response team member), Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade (coach for standup paddleboarding)

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock – our free community celebration and thank-you event

Favorite Thing About Miami: The eclectic culture and being surrounded by national parks

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2011
Professional Title: Volunteer
Current Company: Volunteer at Shake-a-Leg Miami

Why I Joined: After my spinal cord injury in 2011, so many people came around me asking how they could help, not just me, but others facing similar challenges. That’s how the foundation was born: to honor this new chapter of my life and serve a community that means so much to me.

Other Involvement: Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Board Member

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock. Love the vibe, the music, the people.

Favorite Thing About Miami: The energy, the people, and how this city helped me heal and build something that’s bigger than myself.

Year Joined TeamTWF: 2019

Professional Title: Real Estate Agent

Current Company: Coldwell Banker

Why I Joined: I love the mission to help people today. I met Woody at a young age and was inspired by his immediate commitment to serve others after his injury.

Other Involvement: President & Founder, Sabrina Cohen Foundation

Favorite TWF Event: WoodyStock – I love live music!

Favorite Thing About Miami: The sun and weather