LaKeisha Wells-Palmer
Executive Director
Teach For America Florida Regions
LaKeisha Wells-Palmer leads Teach For America's efforts as the Statewide Executive Director of Teach For America regions in Florida. With 21 years of experience in education, she serves as a champion for principals, teachers, and
students. She has spent the last 10 years at Teach For America, serving as the Executive Director of Jacksonville, Central Florida, and Miami-Dade following five years leading Jacksonville’s programmatic efforts.
Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
LaKeisha Palmer
Managing Director, Development
Matthew Minnick
Director, External Affairs
Von Johnson
Director, Alumni Strategy
Leah Palestrant
Managing Director, Program Strategy & Partnerships
Kelly Stanford
Director, Program Strategy
Kiara Drummond
Manager, Alumni Strategy
Monique Rae Valerio
Manager, Program Strategy
Zandra Bryant
Manager, Development
Allyson Reese
Manager, Regional Impact
Amanda Cagan
Manager, Regional Operations
Heather Ryan
Associate, External Affairs
Courtney Salazar