Ms. Cadet began her journey over 9 years ago as a behavioral health technician for the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) program, where she gained firsthand experience in recovery residences.

She later worked at the DCF SAMH as a licensing and quality assurance specialist with over 500 Providers. This process involved analyzing applications for accuracy, preparing submissions for the Provider Licensure and Designations System, and requesting and reviewing local and Florida Department of Law Enforcement background checks in order to determine eligibility for licensure, prior to conducting a licensure site inspection.

Since parting ways with the SAMH, Ms. Cadet has become co-owner of Legacy Consulting Agency. Legacy Consulting Agency specializes in regulatory compliance, national accreditation, licensure, quality assurance, and developing policies and procedures. In this endeavor, she is able to utilize her valuable experience in navigating licensing for the DCF, The Joint Commission, the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, and the Agency for Health Care Administration.

As a consultant, Ms. Cadet prides herself on being precise. She understands that in the substance abuse field there is very little room for error. As Marilyn Chandler McEntyre said, “Precision is, after all, not only a form of responsibility and a kind of pleasure; but an instrument of compassion. To be precise requires care, time, and attention to the person, place, or process being described.”

Ms. Cadet is furthering her dedication to her field by pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health and Counseling with an anticipated completion date of May 2021.