Frances was born in Belem, Brazil and spent her youth traveling with her family to Libya, The Philippines, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Singapore, where she graduated from High School. After receiving her degree from Texas Christian University, she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and worked as Director of International Marketing for the Louisiana World Exposition. That once-in-a-lifetime experience encouraged her to move to Miami and persue a law degree from University of Miami. She is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of Portuguese.
In 2014 Frances began working with elders and their children who were facing life-changing decisions with no knowledge of what is available to them. Since that time she began advocating for elders and defending them against exploitation. She is also the managing attorney of her Elder Law Firm which handles, estate planning, Medicaid planning and advocacy. She writes twice monthly columns for the Miami Community News and The Islander News. She has a monthly video blog devoted to Elders. She has interviewed Laurie Jennings, Lois Pope (80+ year old triathalon and biathalon champion) and Emerson Fittipaldi. The Miami Herald has published published select articles. She recently authored, “Bommers Bomming: How to Thrive After Sixty Five*…*And Have Good Sex.
Notable Achievements
- Maryland’s Top 100 Women Hall of Fame
- Chair: Emerson Fittipali Concours D’Elegance Key Biscayne
- Chair of the Organization of Women in International Travel (OWIT) Annual Event
featuring Angie Hicks, Diane von Furstenberg, and Kate Hudson (3 separate
years) - President of Network 2000 (after Chairing their Women of Excellence Event for 5
years) - President of Condominium Board
- Co-Chair of Emerson Fittipaldi Concours d’Elegance (four years)
- Candidate for Key Biscayne Village Council