Movers & Shakers: August 2026
Henry Mack
Connect Class 9
Northwest Region
Henry Mack was unanimously voted by the State Board of Education to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education.
Kathleen Cannon
Cornerstone Class 40
Gold Coast Region
Kathleen Cannon was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business Journal.
Lance Pierce
Connect Class 14
Northwest Region
Lance Pierce has joined Chesapeake Utilities Corporation as the State Affairs Manager - Florida.
Camila Mychalczuk
Connect Class 14
Gulfstream Region
Camila Mychalczuk was recognized as one of South Florida Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees.
Maria Johnston
Cornerstone Class 34
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Maria Johnston was featured as the July 2026 cover story of CIO Views' "The 10 Most Impactful Leaders Making a Difference, 2026" issue.
Beth Barfield
Education Class 10
Southwest Region
Lifetime Member
Beth Barfield has been named one of the finalists for the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year Award by the National Association of School Superintendents.
Jen Halter
Education Class 6
Northeast Region
Jen Halter recently started her new role as Directory of Secondary Curriculum at Alachua County Public Schools.
Shawn Woodin
Cornerstone Class 43
Northwest Region
Shawn Woodin recently became President of the Rotary Club of Tallahassee.
Maggie Gunther
Connect Class 6
Gold Coast Region
Maggie Gunther started her new role as the City of Fort Lauderdale's Chief Economic Development Officer.
Ann McGee
Cornerstone Class 13
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Ann McGee was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Winter Park Institute.
Jania Fuller
Connect Class 14
East Central Region
Jania Fuller recently started her new role as Program Manager, Community Schools at Heart of Florida United Way.
Sarah Criser Elwell
Connect Class 8
Gulfstream Region
Sarah Criser Elwell was appointed to The Palm Beach State College Foundation Board of Directors.
Lindsey White
Cornerstone Class 43
Gulfstream Region
Lindsey White recently started her new role as the Executive Director of Leadership Palm Beach County.
Victoria Mendez
Cornerstone Class 35
Southeast Region
Victoria Mendez started her new role as City Attorney at Shutts & Bowen.
Dominic Calabro
Cornerstone Class 4
Northwest Region
Lifetime Member
Dominic Calabro and Florida TaxWatch, recently received the Governmental Research Association's highest honor, the Frederick P. Greenberg Lifetime Achievement Award.
Craig Richard
Executive Class 11
West Central Region
Craig Richard has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 Most Admired CEOs.
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
Education Class 3
Southeast Region
Lifetime Member
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business
Michael Stephens
Cornerstone Class 35
West Central Region
Lifetime Member
Michael Stephens has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 Most Admired CEOs.
Helen Wesley
Executive Class 12
West Central Region
Lifetime Member
Helen Wesley has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 Most Admired CEOs.
Mike Griffin
Cornerstone Class 26
West Central Region
Lifetime Member
Mike Griffin has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2026 Most Admired CEOs.
Melissa McKinlay
Cornerstone Class 37
Gulfstream Region
Lifetime Member
Melissa McKinlay was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business Journal.
Michelle Alban
Cornerstone Class 39
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Michelle Alban was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Winter Park Institute.
Chris Lopez
Connect Class 13
Southwest Region
Chris Lopez recently started his new role as Associate Director for Government Relations at Lee Health.
Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson
Cornerstone Class 26
Gold Coast Region
Lifetime Member
Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business Journal.
Bill Schifino
Cornerstone Class 37
West Central Region
Lifetime Member
Bill Schifino was elected as President of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.
Kate Devine
Education Class 9
East Central Region
Lifetime Member
Kate Devine has been promoted to Chief of Programs & Systems Excellence at Impact Florida.
Juliet Roulhac
Cornerstone Class 38
Gold Coast Region
Juliet Roulhac was named a 2026 Power Leader in Philanthropy by the South Florida Business Journal.
Nat Ford
Cornerstone Class 33
Northeast Region
Lifetime Member
Nat Ford has been selected to be the next President and CEO of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit.