Ethical Guardianship Solutions (EGS) — Organizational Profile
Meet The Expert
Founder & Operator:
Nicole Godfrey, M.S., M.Ed., National Certified Guardian, Certified Ethics Professional
Location:
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Overview
Ethical Guardianship Solutions (EGS) is a professional services and education firm specializing in guardianship ethics, leadership training, and program development across social service and behavioral health systems. The company is positioned at the intersection of public administration, behavioral health, and protective services, providing strategic consulting and operational guidance to improve ethical practices and compliance standards in the care of vulnerable populations.
Core Services Social Services Program Consulting:
Development and implementation of operational protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for agencies managing guardianship, protective services, or behavioral health programs.
Ethics & Compliance Training:
Education on ethical guardianship, standardized procedures, and guideline directives for professionals in public and private care systems.
Leadership Development:
Directional leadership programming for social service organizations to enhance program oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and ethical management.
Policy & Program Creation:
Assistance with the creation of county-wide and state-level policy and program infrastructure related to guardianship law, elder protection, and public service ethics.
Mission
To advance ethical guardianship, accountability, and excellence in care systems through evidence-based program development, professional education, and leadership training.
Vision
A nationwide standard for ethical guardianship and program integrity, ensuring every vulnerable adult is protected by well-trained professionals operating under transparent, accountable, and ethical frameworks.
Target Clients
County and state social service agencies
Guardianship and fiduciary professionals
Behavioral health organizations
Legal and judicial stakeholders involved in adult protection and ethics compliance
Educational and training institutions within public administration and healthcare sectors
Key Differentiators
Deep expertise in guardianship law and ethics
Proven record in program creation and legislative advocacy
Holistic understanding of mental health systems, protective services, and public administration
Ability to bridge policy, practice, and leadership training into actionable frameworks
Founder’s Background
Nicole Godfrey brings over a decade of leadership experience in behavioral health and public guardianship, having served as Public Guardian for Douglas County, Nevada, where she led systemic reform in guardianship programs, testified on legislative initiatives, and created multidisciplinary protocols for abused and vulnerable adults. Her credentials include:
National Certified Guardian & Fiduciary Certified Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance Advanced Leadership Academy (University of Nevada) graduate Extensive experience in policy development, grant management, and multi-agency collaboration