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The Advisory Board is designed to support the pursuit of regional goals, inspire and connect our network members to the community, and build our bench of supporters.

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Board Vision & Goals Board Member Qualifications Board Members

Advisory Board Vision

Our Advisory Board Members will be true partners in our work, serving as a critical extension of our staff. They will accelerate our efforts to reach our 2030 goal by focusing on the Four C's:

Catalyze

our work through active partnership

Catalyze

our work through active partnership

Communicate

the TFA narrative to the community at large

Communicate

the TFA narrative to the community at large

Contribute

to the financial sustainability of the organization

Contribute

to the financial sustainability of the organization

Illustration of two people building a big puzzle together

Connect

TFA to individuals, corporations, and the community

Connect

TFA to individuals, corporations, and the community

Board Member Goals

Work to create closer relationships and connections to the Teach For America network.
Support a priority project and/or make a connection to the community that directly supports advancing towards our 2030 goal.
Attend at least three out of the four board meetings.
Attend at least two additional events/activities outside of the board meetings.
Expand the Advisory Board by sharing two to three names of possible board candidates.
Make a meaningful financial contribution to Teach For America and support in securing additional funding.

Board Member Qualifications

Having a regional board with a wide range of perspectives is critically important to achieving our mission. Our members possess the following qualities:

Leader in Your Organization

Value Quality Education

Belief in Opportunity for All

Connected to the Community

Passionate About Philanthropy

Meet Our Regional Advisory Board

Board Chair

Associate Administrator Mayo Clinic

Josh Mattson

Emeritus Member

Education Advocate & Philanthropist

Holly Finchem

Senior Talent Consultant DRG

Emmanuel Fortune

Jacksonville

Bank Controller SoFi

Serina Hedrick

Jacksonville

Partner Foley & Lardner

Kevin Hyde

Vice President, Field Franchise Operations Coca Cola Beverages Florida

Jamaal Medley

Chief People Officer Southeastern Grocers

Jennifer Short

Outgoing Board Chair

VP, Enterprise Shared Services Guidewell

Greg Szkotnicki

President JAXUSA Partnership

Aundra Wallace

Chief Marketing Officer ORS Hair Care

Jolorie Williams

President, Homkor Florida, Inc. Founder, READ USA INC

Ellen Wiss

Vice President, Civic Leadership The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Wanda Willis

Vice President, External Affairs UF Health Jacksonville

Shamika Wright

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Board Member Goals

Work to create closer relationships and connections to the Teach For America network.

Support a priority project and/or make a connection to the community that directly supports advancing towards our 2030 goal.

Attend at least three out of the four board meetings.

Attend at least two additional events/activities outside of the board meetings.

Expand the Advisory Board by sharing two to three names of possible board candidates.

Make a meaningful financial contribution to Teach For America and support in securing additional funding.

Board Member Qualifications

Having a regional board with a wide range of perspectives is critically important to achieving our mission. Our members possess the following qualities: