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
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JOE ALDERDICE
Board Chair
THE MOSAIC COMPANY
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WILLIAM ALLEN
Board Member
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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BRANDY CANCELENO
WELLS FARGO
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STEVE COCHRAN
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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KYLIA CARSWELL
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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DANIELLE DURHAM
ALLEN INVESTMENTS
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JOE GRIFFIN
RETIRED PRINCIPAL- POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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TRICIA GURR
MARINE SUPPLY
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STACEY LOYD
SADDLE CREEK LOGISTICS SERVICE
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LATARSA MELVIN
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
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NIKKI MORSE
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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MICHELLE OLIVER
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS
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MELODY RIDER
LAKELAND LEADS
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LAURA WEBSTER
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS