Nellie Camara

At Legacy Adoption Services, Nellie Camara is an options counselor who is passionate about walking alongside parents during some of the most difficult decisions they may face. In her work at our adoption agency in Florida, she draws on her background in child welfare to ensure that every voice is heard and every individual feels supported. Guided by her faith, Nellie believes that God has called her to this work, both to strengthen her own faith and to encourage others to discover the strength they have through Him.

Nellie Camara is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where she earned her degree in psychology. After graduation, she spent five years as a residential case advocate in a shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence. She then joined the Department of Children and Families in Southwest Florida, serving as a child protective investigator before transitioning into the role of child welfare case manager.

In these positions, Nellie Camara worked closely with children, parents and foster families, gaining invaluable experience across multiple agencies and developing a deeper understanding of the diverse needs within her community. These experiences prepared her for her current role as an options counselor with our adoption agency in Florida.

Outside of her professional life, Nellie and her husband, Bryant, are raising their daughter, Juliana, and embracing the joys and challenges of watching her grow and find her voice. When she’s not working, Nellie can often be found wandering through bookstores, picking up books she insists she’ll read soon, or spending time with her family and friends. Known as both an advocate and a compassionate listener, Nellie values being someone others can count on for encouragement and support.