Meet the Team

Lorena Fulcher
Acting Director
Lorena Fulcher currently serves as Acting Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She has dedicated nearly 25 years of her career to developing, implementing, and leading programs for individuals with disabilities. Throughout her career, she has shown a deep commitment to advancing programs and policies that support independence, community involvement, and quality of life.

In her prior role with the agency, she served as the Assistant Director of Operations and Programs where she focused on the design and implementation of public policy initiatives related to services for the disability community in Florida. In this role, Acting Director Fulcher was responsible for the oversight and development of community-based efforts that emphasize person-centered services aligned with the needs of Floridians with disabilities. Earlier in her career, she worked in the exceptional student education field aiding individuals with disabilities in correctional settings.

Acting Director Fulcher is a graduate from Florida State University and is a lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Florida.

Gina Herron
Chief of Staff
Gina Herron currently serves as Chief of Staff for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She brings nearly three years of experience in this role and previously served as the agency’s Director of Legislative Affairs. Ms. Herron has spent much of her career engaged in the legislative process, advancing policies that support individuals with disabilities across Florida. Her work has also focused on key policy areas such as transportation, education, and economic development.

In her current role, Ms. Herron provides strategic leadership on agency priorities and helps shape policy efforts that promote independence and opportunity for people with disabilities. Her extensive background in legislative affairs has strengthened the agency’s collaboration with state partners and enhanced its ability to respond to evolving community needs.

Ms. Herron is originally from Ohio and holds a master’s degree from the University of South Florida. She has called Tallahassee home since 2019.

Rose Salinas
Deputy Director Budget, Planning, and Information Technology
Rose Salinas currently serves as Deputy Director Budget, Planning, and Information Technology for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She has dedicated over 35 years of service to state government in the areas of information technology, budget and finance. Rose has been with APD over 15 years and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for the agency before moving into her current position.

Rose is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities by her commitment to effectively managing financial and information technology support so the agency can provide quality services to our clients. She works closely with the Governor’s Office and Legislative staff to ensure agency budget requests are met and that critical agency programs can be operated efficiently.

Rose graduated from Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in Math and Computer Science and a Masters in Adult Education. She is currently completing a doctoral degree in Learning Design and Performance Technology.

Erin Romeiser
Inspector General

Erin Romeiser currently serves as the Inspector General for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She brings more than two decades of experience in Florida state government and was appointed to her current role in June 2019 by Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to public accountability and has served in the Office of Inspector General community since 2005. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Inspectors General, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Chapter of the Association of Inspectors General and previously contributed to the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Standards Review and Interpretation Committee.

Inspector General Romeiser is a Certified Inspector General, a Certified Inspector General Investigator, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of West Florida.

Francis Carbone
General Counsel

Francis Carbone currently serves as the General Counsel for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Mr. Carbone is a Board Certified Specialist by The Florida Bar in State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice. He has dedicated his entire career to public service, with the past six years as the General Counsel for the Agency. Throughout his career, he has paid a particular focus on protecting and serving the most vulnerable members of our society and state.

Mr. Carbone is responsible for all aspects of legal representation of the Agency. He provides legal advice to the Director and Agency staff. He is responsible for supervising the Office of the General Counsel (Office), which handles legal representation of the Agency with a focus on fair outcomes for clients of the Agency and compliance with Florida Law. The Office represents the Agency in licensing prosecutions, fair hearings, criminal competency proceedings, and before appellate courts. The Office provides day-to-day legal advice regarding operations of the Agency. Mr. Carbone was previously the General Counsel for the State of Florida Department of Elderly Affairs and was a licensing prosecutor at the Florida Department of Health.

Mr. Carbone is a graduate from the University of Miami and has his juris doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law. Mr. Carbone resides in Tallahassee and enjoys spending time with his family.