Leadership

Board of Directors


The Junior Achievement of Polk County board is composed of local community leaders with a strong and balanced blend of skills and experience, providing guidance and support to Junior Achievement of Polk County’s staff and volunteers as we strive to uphold our mission.

The board of directors exercises overall responsibility for the policies, programs, and direction of Junior Achievement of Polk County, while also providing advice and counsel on a broad range of operation protocols.

The diversity of the board is chosen to reflect a multitude of expertise offerings. All members have a strong and demonstrated commitment to our three pillars: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy

  • JOE ALDERDICE

    Board Chair

    THE MOSAIC COMPANY

  • WILLIAM ALLEN

    Board Member

    POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • BRANDY CANCELENO

    WELLS FARGO

  • STEVE COCHRAN

    POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • KYLIA CARSWELL

    POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • DANIELLE DURHAM

    ALLEN INVESTMENTS

  • JOE GRIFFIN

    RETIRED PRINCIPAL- POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • TRICIA GURR

    MARINE SUPPLY

  • STACEY LOYD

    SADDLE CREEK LOGISTICS SERVICE

  • LATARSA MELVIN

    PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS

  • NIKKI MORSE

    POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • MICHELLE OLIVER

    PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS

  • MELODY RIDER

    LAKELAND LEADS

  • LAURA WEBSTER

    POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS