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ABOUT US

Leadership

Our founding partners make an impact by serving on our Vision and Leadership Councils, which help to shape strategies that increase the attainment of college degrees and high-quality credentials in Tampa Bay.

Vision Council

Dr. Ken Atwater

President
Hillsborough Community College

Kim Jowell

Chief Executive Officer

Pinellas Education Foundation

Dr. Stacy Baier

Sr. Vice President, Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Helios Education Foundation

Paul Luna

President
Helios Education Foundation

Ken Burke

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Pinellas County

Dr. bob Rohrlack

President and CEO
Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

Honorable Jane Castor

Mayor

City of Tampa

Marlene Spalten

President and CEO

Community Foundation Tampa Bay

Rhea Law

President
University of South Florida

christian Hardigree

Regional Chancellor – St. Petersburg

University of South Florida

Van Ayres

Superintendent

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Dr. Tonjua Williams

President
St. Petersburg College

Bill goede

Tampa Bay Market President
Bank of America

Kevin Hendrick

Superintendent

Pinellas County Schools

Craig Richard

President and CEO

Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

Leadership Council

Emily Manco

Program Manger

Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

Kim Jowell

Chief Executive Officer

Pinellas Education Foundation

Dr. Cindy Deluca

Vice President of Student Success
University of South Florida

Michelle Bauer

Chief Operating Officer
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

Dr. Stacy Baier

Sr. Vice President, Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Helios Education Foundation

Dr. Jackie Skryd

vice president of workforce development and corporate partnerships

St. Petersburg College

Scott Brooks

Workforce Connections Officer
Hillsborough County Public Schools

Ann Shaler

Senior Vice President
Bank of America

Ken Burke

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Pinellas County

Dr. Paige Niehaus

President, Dale Mabry Campus
Hillsborough Community College

Braulio Colón

Executive Director  

Florida Colllege Access Network

Mark Segel

executive Director of combating antisemitism

Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation

Dr. Jamelle Conner

Vice President, Student Affairs
St. Petersburg College

DR. MICHELLE MADDEN

director of strategic accreditation initiatives

University of South Florida

Dr. Jacob Diaz

Regional Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success/Dean of Students
University of South Florida

Brenda McKenzie

Director of Workforce Partnerships and Special Projects

City of Tampa

Jenifer Dull

Chief Strategy and Impact Officer
Pinellas County Schools

Marlene Spalten

President and CEO
Community Foundation Tampa Bay

Dr. Dan Evans

Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services

Pinellas County Schools

Staff

Chuck Tiernan

Director

Dr. Jerrica Peets

leap program manager & faame project manager

Matt Smith

Complete Tampa Bay Completion Coach

alaya tyler

Program specialist

How You Can Help

Our success depends on the involvement of individuals and businesses throughout Tampa Bay. There are many ways to get involved, from advocating for education, to making a gift or volunteering.