Melissa Bottge White is the Assistant Administrator at CDTC. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University and a Master in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Mrs. Bottge White joined CDTC as an Early Steps Service Coordinator in 1997. Since then, she has also served as CDTC’s Director of Programs, responsible for the Medical Home programs for special needs clients; headed up the Electronic Medical Records implementation and was a key member of the steering committee that resulted in CDTC’s recent NCQA recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home

Mrs. Bottge White was promoted to Associate Executive Director in 2018 and to Administrator in late 2025. She is responsible for directing and overseeing the clinical staff as well as the care coordination programs that work closely with the clinical teams including medical social work services, health education, nutrition, and developmental evaluations provided to children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN). She will also continue to lead quality initiatives to enhance the services CDTC is able to offer to the community.

Stewart Wechsler joined CDTC in 2001 as Director of Finance & Operations. Mr. Wechsler currently serves as the center’s Associate Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for overseeing all financial and facility operations of the Center. Mr. Wechsler received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting Information Systems, and a Master of Accounting degree from Florida Atlantic University. In addition, Mr. Wechsler is licensed in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining CDTC, Mr. Wechsler served as CFO for a number of Florida healthcare staffing and practice management firms.

Mrs. Schrot received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology from Valparaiso University. She has been the Director of the Early Steps Program at CDTC since 1992. She works closely with over 28 agencies enrolled in Broward Early Steps, which provide direct services as well as numerous community support organizations. Currently, Mrs. Schrot is on the Broward Special Needs Advisory Council and the Florida Consortium of Advocates for Infants and Toddlers. Prior to joining CDTC, Mrs. Schrot worked with the special needs population in Broward County. Mrs. Schrot has been recognized by the March of Dimes as their 2020 Woman of Distinction.