community
relations
annual
report
2013
Annual
Report 2012–2013
UCF
delivers on its commitment to be the number one partnership university through several of its divisions, including the Division of Community Relations. This commitment significantly affects and enhances the economic development, cultural relevance and the social and environmental setting of the community it serves. Every activity executed strives to strengthen existing partnerships or cultivate new ones, as well as expand regional awareness of the educational assets and intellectual capital housed within our institution. The departments within the Division of Community Relations share authority, responsibility and accountability for community engagement. As in previous years, staff continue to serve as ambassadors to the external community by speaking upon invitation at community and business functions, supporting fundraising events for non-profit entities and facilitating efforts that encourage strategic collaborations. In a highly austere financial environment, investments in the local chambers of commerce have proven to be the most efficient and cost effective engagement and communication vehicles. Through our division, the university holds membership and actively participates in 12 chambers of commerce. Collectively, division staff served in 75 leadership roles (i.e., boards, executive committees) during FY 2012–2013.
Vision
Mission
The University of Central Florida is a comprehensive metropolitan university with a combination of academic excellence and commitment to its social, economic, cultural and environmental setting. The Division of Community Relations serves as both the internal and external liaison accomplishing the university’s goals by connecting UCF to the community through faculty, student and staff relationships, partnerships, collaborations, events and other community engagement.
The mission of the Division of Community Relations is to cultivate, maintain and enhance the link between UCF and the various publics which it serves and to create and implement community-based programs to increase knowledge and understanding of the university within key external communities.
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Division Goals and Objectives 1. Maintain, strengthen and develop relationships within region, as well as with representatives of economic development, health care, and community and governmental agencies. 2. Develop, coordinate and foster partnerships encompassing internal university participants and external community participants promoting economic development initiatives and entrepreneurship. 3. Develop, plan, and coordinate opportunities designed to highlight the president of the university, his goals and his vision. 4. Maintain and strengthen chamber of commerce relationships. 5. Continue to develop and coordinate community initiatives focused on economic development, social issues and service opportunities furthering integration within the community. The Office of Community Relations maintains constant involvement with the immediate external community in an effort to position the university as a community resource, an intellectual hub, and a community asset. Community Relations staff achieve this by partnering with internal departments and external organizations, holding leadership roles in key local organizations (i.e., chambers of commerce), maintaining relationships with city, county, and state officials, as well as representatives of economic development, healthcare and community agencies. In addition, the office is responsible for communicating with neighbors and groups in proximity to the university to build awareness and support for university initiatives. During FY 12–13, Community Relations participated in, hosted, facilitated, strategically identified UCF representatives for, or sponsored over 110 programs held in the tri-county area of Orange, Osceola and Seminole. The Office of Constituent Relations implements high-profile events for the president of the University of Central Florida. Constituent Relations provides staff support, management, administrative direction, coordination and control of events and activities for academic programs, donors and campus-related events. Each event showcases the education and
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Community Relations participated in, hosted, facilitated, strategically identified UCF representatives for, or sponsored
over 110 programs
held in the tri-county area.
research opportunities available at the University of Central Florida by highlighting the talent of the students, faculty and staff. Every event venue brings the community, donors, partners, alumni, students, faculty, and staff together to tell the story of their particular academic program and how it enhances the education available at the university. In FY 12–13, the Office of Constituent Relations coordinated or consulted on 90 events for the president of the university. Each event touched upon the goals of the university by showcasing the undergraduate and graduate programs, international programs, research, diversity and partnerships. The Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies serves as a place where government leaders, business executives and academic experts come together to discuss major issues facing the state of Florida. The center works in partnership with other institutions and organizations committed to a shared future that advances economic prosperity and development. Every forum, presentation, event, and Metro Center Outlook show highlights community outreach and awareness. During FY 12–13, the Metro Center hosted more than 30 live events and television broadcasts. Global Perspectives partnerships, forums and publications served
more than 31,000 people.
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Global Perspectives sharpens UCF’s international focus. The office helps advance UCF’s goal of providing international emphasis to curricula and research. In addition, it works to expand the university’s efforts to enlarge Central Florida’s awareness and understanding of the interconnectedness of the global community. During FY 12–13, Global Perspectives partnerships, forums and publications served more than 31,000 people.
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Alignment with the University’s Five Goals 1 2
Offer the BEST UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Available in Florida ACHIEVE INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE in Key Programs of
Graduate Study and Research
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PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL FOCUS to our Curricula and Research Programs
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Become More INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE
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Be America’s LEADING PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY
The Division of Community Relations’ 2012–2013 programs and activities helped advance UCF’s strategic goals in the following ways:
Goal 1
Offer the Best Undergraduate Education available in florida
In FY 12–13, division staff assisted and advised external groups providing scholarships to undergraduate UCF students such as Florida Executive Women (FEW) and the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund (HHSFMO), which support the educational development of outstanding women and minority students. Due to this involvement, UCF students are the recipients of approximately 81% of the HHSFMO awards. In collaboration with the Office of the President,
in April the Office of Community Relations hosted the State of the University Address in commemoration of UCF’s 50th anniversary. UCF president John C. Hitt was joined by more than 350 business and community leaders, elected officials, and current and former faculty, staff and students. President Hitt provided a chronological recount of the university’s major accomplishments in its first 50 years, and described the path ahead. The Office of Constituent Relations worked
august 2012 Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund recipients. (photo courtesy of Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando)
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april 2013 UCF president John C. Hitt is joined by vice presidents Schell, Donegan and Waldrop at the State of the University Address.
closely with the Registrar’s Office to coordinate UCF’s commencement ceremonies. Noteworthy among the commencement ceremonies held during FY 12–13, President Bill Clinton became the second U.S. president to speak at a UCF commencement. President Clinton addressed graduates from the College of Health and Public Affairs and the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences on May 2. He also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, recognizing his service as president and his humanitarian work with the William J. Clinton Foundation. The visit marked Clinton’s third appearance at UCF. Constituent Relations staff partnered with Florida Lottery officials to celebrate the Lottery’s 25th anniversary by honoring Bright Futures scholarship
recipients and promote awareness that the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $3.9 billion to send more than 600,000 students to college. More than 200 UCF Bright Futures scholarship recipients attended this second annual reception on Memory Mall to hear from Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell and UCF president John C. Hitt. The Office for Global Perspectives provided undergraduate students with access to a unique selection of prominent specialists with international backgrounds: in the classroom, through digital video conferences and teleconferences, in public forums, and via internships, fellowships and scholarships related to its global activities, the Diplomacy Program (coordinated by Ambassador Elam-Thomas), The India Center (co-chaired by John Bersia), the Kurdish Political Studies Initiative (co-directed by John Bersia), the China-Taiwan Cross-Strait Program (co-directed by John Bersia), the Global Peace and Security Studies Program (co-directed by John Bersia), the Human Trafficking Awareness Program (chaired by John Bersia), the Isle of Man Small Countries Program at UCF (chaired by John Bersia and coordinated by Jessica Gagnon) and the Middle Eastern Studies Program (co-chaired by John Bersia). Examples of specialists included Koko Kondo, Brig. Gen. (ret.) Stephen Cheney, Francis Bok, A.P.J. Kalam, Valerie Hemingway, John Prendergast and Jody Williams. The office also hosted 40 interns, fellows, scholars, volunteers and other assistants during the year.
september 2012 Former Indian president Abdul Kalam meets with UCF president John C. Hitt during his visit to UCF.
may 2013 Former U.S. president Bill Clinton addresses graduates at the UCF arena.
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Goal 2
Achieve International Prominence in Key Programs of Graduate Study and Research
The Office of Constituent Relations lent their support as the College of Medicine staff coordinated the College of Medicine charter class commencement. This ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the 36 charter class graduates and the scholarship donors who donated $6.5 million to provide the charter class full-ride scholarships which covered tuition, fees, and living expenses. The commencement attracted more than 900 community members, friends, and family members while local and national media spotlighted the milestone occasion on various news outlets around the nation and world.
may 2013 College of Medicine dean Deborah German leads the
procession of charter class graduates. (photo courtesy of UCF College of Medicine)
College of Medicine charter class graduates
received $6.5 million
in community-funded scholarships.
The Metro Center director served on the advisory council for the College of Health and Public Affairs Urban and Regional Planning master’s program. In that capacity, the director assisted with bringing community leaders in as classroom lecturers blending real-world experience with theoretical applications. In addition, the director highlighted faculty members and their areas of expertise through guest spots on Metro Center shows. Dr. Sean Snaith and Dr. Aubrey Jewett from UCF participated in shows on higher education and political analysis of the 2012 elections. Dr. Susan MacManus from Univer-
october 2013 Dr. Diane Trees interviews Susan MacManus and Charles Gray on Metro Center Outlook. (photo courtesy of WUCF TV)
sity of South Florida, Mark Logas from Valencia Community College and Dr. Rick Foglesong from Rollins College served as guests on other Metro Center shows. The Office for Global Perspectives developed or worked with publications that boosted UCF’s national and international profile and reputation, along with providing special opportunities for graduate students as research/editorial assistants. The Worldviews for the 21st Century quarterly monograph series featured globally prominent specialists in the past year, such as John Prendergast and Jody Williams. The series is read by audiences in several countries. Publications by Global Perspectives staff are in libraries and used in classrooms in multiple countries.
january 2013 African international affairs expert, author and
humanitarian John Prendergast led a discussion on land, politics and conflict prevention at UCF.
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Goal 3
Provide International Focus to Our Curricula and Research Programs
The Metro Center provided opportunities to increase community awareness and knowledge through internationally oriented topics and guests. Don Robinson, CFO, All Aboard Florida highlighted the economic benefits of increased international travelers using the proposed privately-owned train service from Miami to Orlando. Steve Mona, CEO, World Golf Foundation outlined the enormous economic impact golf holds in Florida for both national and international visitors. On other Metro Center shows, Diana Bolivar, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, discussed the importance of trade with Columbia and other Latin American countries. Mike Cooney, entrepreneur and co-owner of Cooney World Adventures, emphasized the educational value of learning about other people and cultures through world travel.
The Office for Global Perspectives provided regular opportunities through internationallyoriented speaker forums, panel discussions, symposia, digital video conferences, working conferences, dialogues and workshops for students, faculty and the community to enhance classroom and textbook instruction, as well as community awareness. These included: “Women and Leadership: A Global Perspective,” “Florida International Summit 2013,” and “UCF Community Summit on Environment and Global Climate Change 2013,” among others. In addition, Global Perspectives director John Bersia taught two courses, Diplomacy Program director Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas, one course, and Global Connections Fellow of Terrorism Studies Ted Reynolds, one course. Office staff also encouraged and/or published research and commentary of global significance in the areas of political violence and American foreign policy, among others.
september 2013 Anupama Rao, Indian caste system expert, addresses an audience at UCF. february 2013 Dr. Diane Trees interviews Hispanic Chamber president Diana Bolivar on Metro Center Outlook. (photo courtesy of WUCF TV)
Goal 4
Become More Inclusive and Diverse
Division staff supported, participated and made the university’s resources available to diverse populations by providing support for internal and external community initiatives via sponsorships, committee and board service. Community Relations holds trustee-level membership with the Hispanic Cham-
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ber of Commerce which serves 1,200 members, silver-level membership with the African American Chamber of Commerce which serves approximately 350 members, and bronze-level sponsorship with the Central Florida Disability Chamber which serves approximately 170 members.
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february 2013 Maritza Martinez, fourth from right, takes part in the Hispanic Chamber board installation. (photo courtesy of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
Community Relations staff are members of the Central Florida Urban League and the City of Orlando’s Mayor’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and provided UCF speakers and representatives at events throughout the year.
Every visitor, forum, presentation, event and partnership is planned with the idea of encouraging a better understanding of the world, its people and its diversity. A select sample of visitors included: • • • • •
• january 2013 UCF mascot Knightro is flanked by members of the Mayor’s MLK Commission at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.
A number of Metro Center shows featured women in leadership positions throughout Central Florida. Maryann Barry, CEO of Citrus Council of Girl Scouts, Carol Wick, CEO of Harbor House, Flora Maria Garcia, CEO of United Arts of Central Florida and Hollis Wilder, entrepreneur and author, were among those interviewed. Global Perspectives shared ideas and viewpoints on its main theme for the year, “The Changing Face of Freedom in Today’s Turbulent Times,” as well as for other themes or series. These focused on a multitude of topics—political change, the global economy, peace and security, various countries and regions, women’s leadership, and human rights— and were led by speakers of varied national, ethnic, religious, political and ideological backgrounds.
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Doug McMarlin, political strategist, on lessons of international crises. September 4, 2012. Anupama Rao, scholar and author of The Caste System. September 13, 2012. Eugene Huskey, Russia specialist, Stetson University. September 21, 2012. Xiang Lu, senior researcher, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing. April 9, 2013. Dave Woodward, executive director, Southeast/ U.S. Japan (Florida delegation), Florida-Korea and Florida China associations. April 9, 2013. John Voll, Islamic studies historian, Georgetown University. April 11, 2013. Prince Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia, supporter of the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies (PMBF Program), UCF. April 18, 2013.
april 2013 John Bersia at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program signing.
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Goal 5
Be America’s leading partnership university
Under the leadership of Vice President Donegan, the university hosted the most successful singleevent fundraiser in its history, UCF’s 50th Anniversary “A Knight to Remember.” This celebration was the university’s signature anniversary event, the highlight of months of 50th-themed events, coordinated by the Office of Constituent Relations. This event was attended by approximately 1,000 university supporters. Event sponsorships, ticket sales and silent auction resulted in more than $389,627 raised; these funds will be matched by state dollars for a grand total of approximately june 2013 Vice President Donegan and the Consituent Relations team conceptualized and coordinated UCF’s 50th anniversary celebration. $779,255 for scholarships.
“A Knight to Remember,” the university’s signature anniversary event, resulted in
more than $389,627 raised .
These funds will be matched by state dollars for a grand total of approximately
$779,255 for scholarships.
june 2013 UCF president John C. Hitt thanks audience members for their generous support of the university at “A Knight to Remember.” (photo courtesy of Courtney Shapiro Photography)
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march 2013 Capitol Connection attendees in the Florida Senate chambers. (photo courtesy of Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce)
The Office of Community Relations coordinated efforts for Capitol Connection 2013 in collaboration with six area chambers of commerce (Apopka, East Orlando, Hispanic, Oviedo-Winter Springs, West Orange, and Winter Park), leading a delegation of more than 60 Central Florida business and community leaders to Tallahassee in March. The trip provides education, advocacy and networking opportunities for chamber members, allowing them to meet directly with members of the Central Florida legislative delegation. The Metro Center director also moderated a press briefing featuring Tallahassee political beat reporters. Division staff were actively involved in area chambers of commerce through committee and board service, providing leadership on various initiatives throughout the year and serving as a liaison to april 2013 Dr. Diane Trees addresses the audience at the the university and its Seminole Economic Summit, resources. For example, sponsored by the Seminole the Community RelaCounty Regional Chamber of Commerce. (photo courtesy tions director served of Seminole County Regional as editor-in-chief of Chamber of Commerce) the Hispanic Chamber quarterly magazine, Vision, as well as executive committee member of the Winter Park Chamber Board of Directors. UCF was represented by the Community Relations director on Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ trade mission to Colombia with the His-
panic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO). The trade mission was organized by the HCCMO to promote commerce and business opportunities between Orange County and Colombia and was attended by chamber representatives and community partners from various industries.
august 2012 Maritza Martinez joins Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Central Florida delegation on the Colombia trade mission. (photo courtesy of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando)
The Office of Community Relations coordinated UCF’s overall involvement in the 2012 Greater Orlando Heart Walk, resulting in a team of more than 300 university-affiliated walkers who raised over $38,000 for cardiovascular research and education initiatives. UCF’s fundraising efforts were led by 2012 Heart Walk co-chairs College of Medicine dean Deborah German and UCF provost Tony Waldrop. UCF ranked fifth out of 105 participating companies in Orlando, based on funds raised, and came in second nationwide among all higher education institutions for total donations. Annual Report 2013 |
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september 2012 UCF Heart Walk team. (photo courtesy of American Heart Association)
The annual UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon took place for the fourth time at the UCF Arena. Constituent Relations staff partnered with the UCF Athletics development staff to secure corporate sponsorships, event support, silent auction items, and logistics coordination. The sold-out luncheon attended by more than 1,000 university and community friends raised $38,000 in scholarship funds for student athletes, bringing the total amount of scholarship dollars raised for student athletes in the past four years to more than $168,000.
In addition, the Office of Constituent Relations coordinated the The Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s $1.4 million major gift announcement: The Blackstone LaunchPad entrepreneurial program at UCF. Featured speakers included Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO, Chairman & Co-Founder of Blackstone, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Dr. Donna E. Shalala, president of the University of Miami and UCF president John C. Hitt. The Blackstone gift will allow UCF students from all majors access to a network of venture coaches and entrepreneurial support to help them launch viable companies that will strengthen the local economy. Blackstone LaunchPad is modeled after a program developed at the University of Miami, which will join UCF in a unique private-public university partnership.
august 2013 UCF president John C. Hitt presents UCF athletic director Todd Stansbury a check to the Golden Knights Club. (photo courtesy of Chris Schubert, UCF Athletics)
march 2013 Blackstone LaunchPad announcement brings together
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university, business and political leaders from across the state. (photo courtesy of Steven Diaz, UCF)
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Countdown to Kickoff was attended by more than 1,000 university and community friends and
raised $38,000 in scholarship funds for student athletes. Through a partnership with the state executive board, under the leadership of the Office of Constituent Relations, and in collaboration with several university departments, UCF hosted Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament. This single event attracted approximately 1,500 student participants (from kindergarten to college-age) with a total of over 5,000 attendees. The Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament has returned to the UCF campus each year since 2000. Metro Center Outlook is a WUCF TV program shown throughout nine counties in Central Florida on the PBS channel. The Metro Center director coordinated and identified guests, engaged in research, and wrote and developed program content for 30 shows. The director also hosted the 30 shows and served as executive producer. The Metro Center in partnership with the Orlando Sentinel created an ongoing series of forums entitled Florida Forward: Conversations About the Future. Two live forums were held in September 2012 and january 2013 Florida January 2013 focusing Speaker of the House Will on Metro Center topics Weatherford answers a question on education reform during relevant to Central Florthe “Shake-up in Higher ida and their economic Education” panel discussion. (photo courtesy of George impacts. The Metro Skene, Orlando Sentinel) Center director co-hosted these programs with the Sentinel ’s senior editorial staff working closely on content. The programs were live-streamed on the day of the events and also videotaped and shown on WUCF TV, YouTube, the Metro Center website and the Sentinel website as “Metro Center Presents.” All the events received coverage in the Orlando Sentinel before and after the programs took place.
Topics included an analysis of Florida’s key role as a battleground state in the 2012 elections and a discussion on higher education reform in Florida. The Office for Global Perspectives engaged in partnerships (local and international) to accomplish every initiative, with 175 organizations to date. Some examples include Florida Network for Global Studies, Global Connections Foundation, The India Group, Zora Neale Hurston Festival, Seminole High School, Orlando Area Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Department of State, Association of Opinion Journalists, U.S. Institute of Peace, Small Countries Financial Management Centre and American Security Project. As a university that emphasizes the importance of partnerships, economic challenge has offered opportunity to leverage the power of working with others to the benefit of key community non-profits. This service partnership supports community non-profit organizations creating a better quality of life for the regional population. In 2013, as evidence of her long history advancing the mission of key community non-profits while advancing the mission of the university, Vice President Donegan was recognized for her years of service to the Heart of Florida United Way. Donegan is the founding chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council which has leveraged the philanthropic and volunteer power of its 400-plus members in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to address issues affecting women and children in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. In addition, Vice President Donegan has been featured in Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful People in Orlando since 2006.
february 2013 Helen Donegan is honored by the Heart of Florida United Way during the 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon. (photo courtesy of Heart of Florida United Way)
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Affiliations Helen Donegan Vice President
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Member, Florida Association for Women in Education
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Member, Executive Board of Advisors, myregion.org
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Past Chair, Board Member, West Orange Committee of 101
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Member, Advisory Council, College of Health and Public Affairs Urban and Regional Planning Master’s Program
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Member, Seminole Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee
Executive Board Member, Urban Land Institute of Central Florida
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Chair Emerita, Board Member, American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate
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Vice Chair, Seminole Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Economic Summit Committee
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Former High-Level Advocate and National Workplace Giving Executive Leadership Team, American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate
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Member, ULI of Central Florida Program Committee
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Former Regional Advocate, National Workplace Giving Executive Leadership Team, Southeast Affiliate American Heart Association
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Executive Producer, Metro Center Outlook, WUCF
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Past Chair and Patrons Co-chair, Mennello Museum Gala
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Founder and Co-chair, Women’s Women’s Leadership Council, Heart of Florida United Way
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Board Member Emerita, BankFirst, Winter Park and Oviedo Branches
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Member, Fifth Third Bank Board of Directors
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Board Member Emerita, Orlando Repertory Theatre
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Advisory Committee, Women Who Mean Business, Orlando Business Journal
Past Chair, Board Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Past Chair, Board Member, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Member, Valencia Community College Take Stock in Children Advisory Board
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Member, BlueCross & BlueShield of Florida Multicultural Statewide Advisory Council
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Member, Orange County Public Schools Hispanic Council
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Company Leader, UCF Team, American Heart Association Heart Walk
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Chair, Chamber Coalition Capitol Connection Committee
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Member, East Orlando Chamber of Commerce South East Business Council
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UCF Liaison, Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando
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Member, Winter Park Chamber Executive Committee
Maritza Martinez Associate Vice President and Director, Office of Community Relations
Past Chair, Board Member, Citrus Club Board of Governors
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Founder, Community Executive Women
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2011 Summit Award Recipient, Women’s Resource Center
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2013 United Way Women’s Leadership Luncheon Honoree
2010 H. Clifford Lee Award Recipient, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Diane Trees, Ed.D. Associate Vice President Division of Community Relations; Director, Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies
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Past Chair, Board Member, West Orange Chamber of Commerce
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Past Chair, Member, Florida Executive Women
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Member, Florida Executive Women Scholarship Committee
Editor-in-Chief, Vision Magazine
Member, UCF Town & Gown Council
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John Bersia Global Perspectives Office; Special Assistant to the President for Global Perspectives
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Member, UCF Policies and Procedures Review Committee
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Member, UCF Alumni Association
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Member, UCF President’s Advisory Staff Committee
Member, Strategic Planning Council, UCF Faculty Senate Past Member, Mennello Museum of Art Gala Committee
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Chairman, Global Connections Foundation
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Chair, UCF Global Perspectives External Internationalization Advisory Committee
Leadership Orlando, Class 64, Orlando Regional Chamber
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Board of Directors, International Affairs Committee Member and Academic Member, Association of Opinion Journalists
Member, UCF 50th Anniversary Committee and Silent Auction Committee
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Board of Directors, Lou Frey Institute for Politics and Government
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National Planners Board, Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts & Humanities
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Organizing Committee Member, Chair of Speakers Subcommittee and Founding Member, Orlando Area Committee on Foreign Relations
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Founding Organizer and Member, Florida Network for Global Studies
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Member, Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics
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Member, UCF International Affairs Committee
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Board of Directors, Chelonian Research Institute
Ana Petkov Director, Office of Constituent Relations
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Lifetime Member, UCF Alumni Association
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Member, Mayor Richard T. Crotty Valencia–UCF Alumni 2+2 Scholarship Committee
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Member, UCF Homecoming Committee
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Team Leader, Walt Disney World Marathon
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Member, International Special Events Society
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Past Chair, Leadership Spirit Award Committee– UCF LiveUnited Campaign
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Past Chair, Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Committee–UCF LiveUnited Campaign
Board Member, Florida-China Association Member, UCF Task Force H.O.P.E (for Haiti) Director of Development for Global Perspectives, UCF Foundation Executive Producer, Global Perspectives, WUCF/ PBS
Glenna Oro Assistant Vice President, Division of Constituent Relations
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Manager, Burnett House, President’s Home at the University of Central Florida
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Manager, President’s Suite, Bright House Networks Stadium
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Manager, President’s Suite, UCF Arena
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Member, President’s Leadership Council Selection Committee
Member, UCF Alumni Association Scholarship Committee
Member, UCF 50th Anniversary Committee Coordinator, UCF President’s Leadership Council Coordinator and Member, President’s Leadership Council Selection Committee Member, UCF Women’s Club Team Liaison, American Heart Association Heart Walk - President’s Leadership Council Past Member, Mennello Museum of Art Gala Committee
Board Member and University Liaison, UCF Town & Gown Council
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University of Central Florida • Celebrating 50 Years