Advisory Committee
Overview
The Blount Center Advisory Committee collaborates with center staff to provide guidance in aligning educational programs at the center with the needs of the local community. The committee makes recommendations and provides key information, materials, resources, and knowledge that will benefit the educational center, center programs, our students, and community-wide organizations. The committee meets twice per academic year, once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» recognizes the importance of community involvement in planning educational program that will prepare students for the local workforce. Advisory Committees assist faculty and staff in developing curriculum and implementing educational programs.
Advisory Committee Members
- Mr. Ian Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of Education & Talent, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville
- Ms. Toni Griffin, Counseling Supervisor, Alachua County School Board, Gainesville
- Ms. Jessica McCrae, Community Resource Coordinator, CareerSource North Central Florida, Gainesville Ms. Paula Zahn, Vice President, JP Morgan Chase, Gainesville
- Mr. John Alexander, Director, Government Affairs & Community Relations, City of Gainesville Office of the City Manager, Gainesville
- Mrs. Pamela Davis, Chief Executive Director, Gainesville Housing Authority, Gainesville
- Mrs. Dale Harris, President, Pleasant Street Historical Society, Gainesville
- Dr. Leanetta McNealy, Vice Chair, Alachua County School Board, Gainesville
- Mrs. Shannon Ritter, Director, College & Career Pathways, Alachua County Public Schools, Gainesville