Jasmine Pagano receives Soaring Eagle Award from FGCU

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health care provider, congratulates Jasmine Pagano, DLC’s supervisor of wellness programs, on her recent recognition at the 2026 Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Awards. Held on Feb. 17, FGCU presented Pagano with the Soaring Eagle award.

“I am honored to receive this recognition especially alongside such an accomplished group of recipients,” said Pagano. “At David Lawrence Centers, our focus is on strengthening the well-being of our community every day. I am grateful to contribute to work that has a tangible and lasting impact throughout our region.”

Pagano has been a member of the David Lawrence Centers team for over four years, previously as prevention specialist and supervisor of prevention services. In her current role, she leads a team of wellness program specialists in evidence-based prevention initiatives and partnerships that expand community access to wellness services. Pagano earned her bachelor’s degree in public health at FGCU before completing a master’s degree in health education at the University of Florida, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in education.

“Jasmine has been instrumental in advancing our wellness and prevention initiatives,” said Jessica Liria, director of community wellness and impact at David Lawrence Centers. “She leads with purpose, supports her team with intention and builds meaningful partnerships that ensure our programs are responsive, effective and impactful. We are truly proud to call her a valued member of the team and she is well deserving of this recognition.”

Held annually, the Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of FGCU alumni and showcase the impact and value of an FGCU degree. The Soaring Eagle Award recognizes a graduate from each college for outstanding achievement or service in their professional or volunteer life.

For more than 50 years, DLC has been committed to ensuring behavioral health care is available to everyone in need through education, prevention, intervention and treatment. DLC is currently the provider of all publicly funded acute care behavioral health services in Collier County and is an established 988 Lifeline Center. DLC delivers care throughout the community through six distinct centers of operation, including mental health, addiction recovery, emergency services, awareness and prevention, virtual care, and children and young adults.