DREAM GALA - Key Persons

Bonita started at the Foundation as the part-time Office Assistant in 2015. After briefly leaving in 2017, she was then re-hired in 2018 as the full-time Database Coordinator. In her current role, she manages the donor database, records donation and gift transactions, and generates complex reports.

Caitlin Sarafian

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Member of the Executive Committee
Secretary

Carlene McNeil

mc..@seminolestate.edu

Carralyce Buford

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Member of the Executive Committee

CarrieAnne Galarneau

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Credit Card Processing / Chargebacks
PeopleSoft System ( Student Financials )

Catalina Hoyos-Nipe

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Executive Director
Member of the Executive Committee

Consuelo Cajamarca

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Car Rentals

Cynthia O'Brien

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941 Quarterly Tax Reporting
Unemployment Quarterly Reporting

Dalia Fox

fo..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Dan Donovan

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Member of the Executive Committee
Vice Chair of the Executive Committee

Daniel J. O'Keefe

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Vice - Chair of the District Board of Trustees

Dianna Campbell

ca..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Dick Hamann

ha..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Executive Team
Member of the Technology Advisory Committee
Vice President, Information Technology and Resources / Chief Information Officer

Dominick Gundacker

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Member of the Executive Committee

Donna Collins

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Budget Journals - Fund 3

Dr. Georgia Lorenz - President

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Member of the Executive Committee
Member of the Executive Team
President
President of the District Board of Trustees
President, Seminole State College

Dr. John Gyllin - VP

gy..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Executive Committee
Member of the Executive Team
Vice President
Vice President, Resource and Economic Development
Vice President, Resource and Economic Development Foundation Executive Director

John Gyllin, an executive with over 23 years of experience in higher education administration, is the Vice President of Resource and Economic Development and Executive Director of the Foundation for Seminole State College. Gyllin, who previously served in similar capacities in Georgia, Oklahoma and Arkansas, has been back in his home state of Florida working with the Foundation for Seminole State, a non-profit corporation that oversees the development and stewardship of external resources on behalf of the College, since 2011. Gyllin holds a bachelor's degree in management and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He also has a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration (Ed.D.) from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Gyllin is active in the community as a graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Orlando and Leadership Seminole. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lake Mary, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), serves on the boards of Leadership Seminole, Florida Citrus Sports, Seminole County Regional Chamber, Career Source - Central Florida, and was a trustee and former commissioner with the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). His goal is to connect people with their passions and improve lives through philanthropy.

Dr. Lorenz Bio

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President Emerita

Elisa Rohr

ro..@seminolestate.edu

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Foundation Scholarships Manager
Manager of Scholarships for the Foundation for Seminole College
Manager, Foundation Scholarships

Elisa Rohr is the Manager of Scholarships for the Foundation for Seminole College. She manages over 300 scholarship accounts and truly enjoys connecting students with donors who share the common bond of education. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2017, Elisa worked for the Florida Legislature and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority on funding and community issues.  Her current responsibilities connect her experience and communication skills with her passion for helping others. Married for over 25 years, Elisa is the proud mother of two grown sons. In her free time, you can find her near water - either swimming or boating.

Eric Jimenez

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Member of the Executive Committee

Flip Bottomley

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PeopleSoft Systems ( Payroll / Time & Labor )

Gayle Felton

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Lost Check
Stop - a - Check
Unclaimed Property ( Checks )

Gerry Weldon

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Member of the Executive Committee
First Lady of the College and Director

Grace Nasnas

na..@seminolestate.edu

Janell Dixon

di..@seminolestate.edu

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Foundation Development Specialist

Jaquie Dua

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Chairman of the Membership Committee
Member of the Executive Committee

Jeff Villanueva

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Chairman of the Development Committee
Member of the Executive Committee

Jennifer James

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Member of the Executive Committee

John Gerhold

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Chairman of the Membership Committee
Member of the Executive Committee

John Good

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Member of the District Board of Trustees
Member of the Executive Committee

Johnny Craig

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Member of the Executive Team
Vice President, Student Affairs

Josh Murdock - Chairman

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Chairman
Member of the Executive Committee

Katherine Henry

he..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Executive Team
Member of the Technology Advisory Committee
Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Communications

Keith Raymond

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Member of the Executive Committee

Kevin Brewer

br..@seminolestate.edu

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Print Shop Supervisor

Kevin Dougherty

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Member of the Executive Committee
Vice Chair & Events Committee Chair

Kimberly McKinnon

mc..@seminolestate.edu

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Accounting Specialist
Foundation Accounting Specialist

Kim joined the Foundation in April 2013. She was initially hired in a temporary part-time position to help with the yearly audit, but after a few months was hired full-time as the Accounting and Data Entry Specialist. She previously attended Indian River State College and is a Registered Nurse with experience in both hospital and office environments.

Kristy Moist

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Chairman of the Executive Committee
Chairman of the Marketing Committee
Immediate past Chair

Landon Berry

be..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Larry Campbell

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Member of the Executive Committee
Treasurer of the Executive Committee

Larry Meador

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Chairman of the Marketing Committee
Member of the Executive Committee

Laura Schumacher

sc..@seminolestate.edu

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Director of Development

Laura serves as the Director of Development. In this role, Laura is responsible for the management of the Seminole State Alumni Association, Blue and Gold Circle, Presidents' Club and marketing efforts as well as manages events. Laura moved to Florida from Texas in 2012 after graduating with a bachelor's in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University and completed her master's Degree in Non-Profit Management from UCF in 2017 with an additional certificate in Fundraising.  Laura worked at Florida Polytechnic University before joining the Foundation for Seminole State team in September of 2018.  Laura currently serves as the Immediate Past President for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Florida and sits on the Speaking Series Committee, Curriculum Committee, and AFC Board for Seminole State College. Laura lives with her husband, Tim, their dog, Pepper, and cat, Stitch.  She enjoys going to the theme parks, the beach, and doing yoga!  Her favorite season is fall and she loves all things pumpkin and scary.

Lisa Valentino

va..@seminolestate.edu

Lizzette Alvarez

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Member of the Executive Committee
Board Members

Loretta Ovueraye

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Member of the Executive Team
Vice President, Academic Affairs / Chief Academic Officer

Lori Hunter

hu..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Mae Ashby

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Member of the Executive Team
Vice President, Human Resources

Maggie Chaffin

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Member of the Executive Committee
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair

Michael Morgan

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Chairman of the Executive Committee
Immediate past Chair

Michael Raptis

ra..@seminolestate.edu

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Development Specialist
Digital Media Expert and Tech Developer
Foundation Development Specialist

Michael Raptis, a digital media expert and tech developer, joined the Foundation for Seminole State College in May 2023. As the Foundation development specialist, Michael ensures the success of Foundation initiatives through the promotion of and adherence to best practices in the areas of digital communication, social media and information technology.

Miguel Sierra

si..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Mila Ecle

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Budget Journals - Fund 7
Capital Projects ( Fund 7 Accounting )

Mrs. Barbara A. Miller - Chairman

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Chairman

In 2017, the Foundation Board of Directors voted to rename this prestigious award to the "Barbara A. Miller Chairperson's Award," in recognition of the many years of service Miller provided to the Foundation Board, the Central Florida Auto Dealers Association and the College. Miller was the first female chair of the Foundation Board and the first recipient of this award.

Nancy Chapdelaine

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Member of the Executive Committee

Naomi Pham

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Budget Approval Fund 1 HR Forms
Budget Journals - Fund 1

Nyea Sturman

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Member of the Executive Committee

Oliver Pinnock

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Member of the Executive Committee

Pardeep Vedi

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Chairman of the Development Committee
Member of the Executive Committee

Pardeep Verdi

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Chairman of the Development Committee
Chairman of the Executive Committee

Paul Carland

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Member of the Executive Team
Vice President, Public Policy and General Counsel

Rebecca Rhoden

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Member of the Executive Committee

Renu Raman

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Office Depot Billings

Rob Whitaker

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Member of the Executive Team
Vice President, Business Operations / Chief Financial Officer

Robert Rosen

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Member of the Executive Committee
Secretary of the Executive Committee

Robert Utsey

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Member of the Executive Committee

Sal Navarro

na..@seminolestate.edu

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Member of the Technology Advisory Committee

Sarah Asma

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Member of the Executive Committee

Sean Barth - CFO

ba..@seminolestate.edu

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Director of Finance and Operations

Sean came to the Foundation in January 2020 and brings 25 years of private industry experience. He has worked for multinational corporations as well as being a small business owner. Previously he was the Controller for Florida Autism Center headquartered in Lake Mary and Andreyev Engineering based in Sanford.