Board of Directors

The Valencia College Foundation board is made up of committed individuals who voluntarily contribute their time, talents and resources in support of our mission.


Executive Committee

Diane O'Dell
Sheri Torres

Walt Disney World
Chair

Jeff Mock
Jeff Mock

Clancy & Theys Construction
Vice Chair

Patricia J. Engfer
Patricia J. Engfer

Treasurer and Finance and Audit Lead

Alan Byrd
Alan Byrd '93

Alan Byrd and Associates
Past Chair

Stephanie Howell
Stephanie Howell

Valencia College,
Assistant Vice President, Community Affairs & Government Relations
Ex-officio Voting

Shawn Hindle
Shawn Hindle

Hanson, Walter & Associates, Inc.
Ex-officio Voting

Sharon Arroyo
Sharon Arroyo

Duke Energy
Philanthropy Lead

Janice Abrew-Coriano
Janice Abrew-Coriano

Rosen Hotel & Resorts
Governance Lead


Board Directors

Robert Agrusa
Robert J. Agrusa

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association

Waymon Armstrong
Waymon Armstrong '82

Engineering and Computer Simulations

Steve Burriss
Steve Burriss

Orlando Health

Bruce Carlson
Bruce Carlson

Imagination Realty, LLC

Jennifer Englert
Jennifer A. Englert

The Orlando Law Group, PL

Erica Ettori
Erica Ettori

Universal Destinations & Experiences

Maritza Martinez-Guerrero
Maritza Martinez-Guerrero '99

Orlando Magic

Bishop Derrick McRae
Bishop Derrick L. McRae

The Experience Christian Center

Michael Nichola
Michael Nichola

Osceola County

Alexander Poreda
Alexander Poreda

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits

Lee Rambeau
Lee Rambeau Kemp

Rambeau Consulting Group LLC

Nora Rodriguez-Patterson
Nora Rodriguez-Patterson '99

Addition Financial


Senior College and Foundation Leadership

Dr. Kathleen Plinske
Kathleen Plinske, EdD

Valencia College
President

Carla McKnight
Carla McKnight

Valencia College
VP, Institutional Advancement & Chief of Staff
Valencia College Foundation
Interim Executive Director

Oscar Cristancho Mercado
Oscar Cristancho Mercado

Valencia College
Valencia College Chief Financial Officer, Valencia College Foundation, Chief Financial Officer

Lashon Brown
Lashon Brown

Valencia College
Chief Advancement Officer


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