Dr. Timothy Snyder
Dr. Timothy Snyder is Dean of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities at Jacksonville University. Prior to coming to Jacksonville in 2010, Dr. Snyder held teaching and conducting positions at Connecticut College, Metropolitan State College of Denver, University of Colorado and Yale University. He formerly served as Director of Choral Activities […]
Ari Jolly
Ari Jolly is a Senior Assistant General Counsel at Florida Blue and provides corporate development as well as board governance support related to the various Florida Blue subsidiary and joint venture companies. Prior to joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida in 1993, Jolly was an officer in the United States Navy from 1983 […]
Kevin Craig
Kevin Craig serves as Regional Director of Corporate External & Legislative Affairsfor AT&T in North Florida. A Jacksonville native, Kevin is responsible for AT&T’scorporate engagement and advocacy efforts with state and local elected officials,non-profit organizations, and other business groups across 15 North Floridacounties. Additionally, Kevin leads AT&T’s broadband subsidy initiatives in Floridaas well as AT&T […]
Dr. Darren Brownlee
Dr. Darren Brownlee is a Senior Division Chair of Education at the Mayo Clinic of Florida. He is a former scholarship athlete, playing football at West Virginia University, later earning his Master of Health Administration from Hofstra University, and his Doctor of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins University. He is […]
Michael Freed
Mike is a trial lawyer with a wealth of experience in the courtroom and arbitrations, administrative proceedings and other forms of dispute resolution. As an attorney, board certified in business litigation, his practice spans a wide range of substantive legal disciplines and specialized industries including corporate governance, education, health care, hospitality, labor and employment, construction, […]
Monica Hernandez
Monica Hernández was born in Cali, Colombia and moved to the United States at the age of 11. She grew up in Ocala, Florida and moved to Jacksonville in 2005. Monica is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Finance and Marketing and a graduate of the University of North Florida […]
Chris Lazzara
Christopher M. Lazzara founded MountainStar Partners in 2013. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads the firm’s investment committee, directs investment strategy, and continues to oversee all major initiatives for the company and its subsidiaries. In addition to overseeing the growth and success of MountainStar Partners, Mr. Lazzara also co-founded the Georgia School of Orthodontics, in 2016, […]
Suzanne Pickett
A native of Jacksonville, Suzanne is a visual artist with a Bachelors of Fine Art and Communications from the University of North Florida. She is certified in housing counseling, management, financial capabilities and community real estate development from the University of South Florida. Suzanne is co-founder and Executive Director of Historic Eastside Community Development […]
Dr. Rahman K. Johnson
Dr. Rahman K. Johnson is a dedicated public servant committed to driving change in Jacksonville and beyond. Elected to the Jacksonville City Council in 2023 to represent the Westside, he brings a bold, forward-thinking approach to governance. He is working to blend innovation, advocacy, and community empowerment for the betterment of Jacksonville. A proud native, […]
Heather Schatz
Heather Schatz is the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, for Mayor Donna Deegan and the City of Jacksonville. Prior to being appointed to her current position, Heather spent five years at WJCT Public Media, where she served as an award-winning senior producer for First Coast Connect, The Florida Roundup and What’s Health Got to Do with […]