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Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and Volunteers

2025 Board of Directors

Interested in volunteering for any of these positions in the future, or in getting involved in other ways? Please contact volunteer@atdsuncoast.org.



President (Current)

Kari Word

Reach out to Kari regarding board positions, general questions about chapter processes and how the chapter operates.
Email  ||  
LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


Immediate Past President (2023-2024)

Kala Cadwell

Reach out to Kala about our chapter's vision of becoming the leader of Talent Development programing in the Florida suncoast, including the Tampa Bay area.
Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


President Elect

Jenessa Jacobs

Reach out to Jenessa regarding all things ATD Suncoast chapter, generative AI, or talent development!

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


VP, Programs and Workshops

Bridgette Willis

Reach out to Bridgette regarding programs and workshops.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


VP, Operations

Jenn Buckley

Reach out to Jenn regarding opportunities to drive Suncoast chapter growth through partnerships and alliances.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


VP, Finance

Rachelle Brunton

Reach out to Rachelle regarding financial reports and chapter payments.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


VP, Marketing and Communications

Elena Titova

Reach out to Elena regarding marketing and communications, including our newsletter and Slack.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description


VP, Membership

Jennifer Hand

Reach out to Jennifer regarding chapter alliances and strategic partnerships.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||  Job Description

2025 Leadership Team


Website & Consultancy SIG Manager

Jenn Buckley

Reach out to Jenn below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||   Phone: 813.323.5852


TechComm SIG Manager

Julia Southwick

Reach out to Julia below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  



Director of Technology

Brittany Robinson

Reach out to Brittany below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  


Social Media Manager

Kristen Parker

Reach out to Kristen below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn


Volunteer Manager

Currently vacant

Interested in volunteering to fill this role? 

Email volunteer@atdsuncoast.org


Sponsor Manager

Currently vacant

Interested in volunteering to fill this role? 

Email sponsors@atdsuncoast.org

Past Presidents

The ATD Florida Suncoast Chapter (formerly the ASTD Suncoast Chapter) is very fortunate to have a 40+ year long history of great leadership.  While we are grateful to everyone who has volunteered in leadership roles during that time, we want to give special thanks and recognition to our past presidents.

Immediate Past Presidents (2001-present)

 Kala Cadwell2023-2024
 Michele Beckert
2022
 Nate Salatin
2021
 Pia Proal
2020
 Jenn Buckley
2018-2019
 Nick Elkins2016-2017
 Clara Rose2015
 Steve Cascone 2014
 Vicky Allen 2013
 Jean Slepecky 2011-2012
 Carole Gill 2010
 Gina Haberman 2009
 Ed Nolan 2008
 Pat Smolen 2006-2007
 Jennifer Seavey 2005-2006
 Daniel Birch 2005
 Peter Sprague 2004
 Rod Juardo 2003
 Elvis Keith Lester 2002

 

Past Presidents (1974-2001)

 Joy Fletcher 1999-2001
 Anne Marie Campbell 1998
 Joe Jones 1997
 Pat Smolen 1996
 Charles (Chuck) Copeland 1995
 Judy Morris Hardy 1993 (5 months)
 Joan Zukowski 1993 (7 months)
 Arlene Newman 1992
 Todd Grubb 1991
 Mike Shahnasarian 1990
 Mike Canfield 1989
 Jane (Rose) Gschwender 1988
 Bob Kerns 1987 (10 months)
 Brigit Berry 1987 (2 months)
 Cindy Potts 1986
 LaDonna Hansen 1985
 Margene Kramer 1984
 Art Worth 1983
 Beth Klement 1982
 Gloria James 1981
 Joanne (Timmer) Zabaldo 1980
 Carol Prevaux Maier 1978 (6 months)-1979
 Alex Tice  1977-1978 (6 months)
 Shannon Johnson  1976
 Shirley Colmare  1975
 Bob Chilton  1974

 

Website Redesign Team

The following individuals generously volunteered to contribute their time, expertise, and creativity to make our 2025 website redesign possible. 

Interested in helping with future opportunities?

Follow us on LinkedIn or email volunteer@atdsuncoast.org



Brittany Robinson

Reach out to Brittany below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  


Jenn Buckley

Reach out to Jenn below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  ||   Phone: 813.323.5852




Kari Word

Reach out to Kari below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  


Elena Titova

Reach out to Elena below.

Email  ||  LinkedIn  



Diwaine Word

Reach out to Diwaine below.

LinkedIn  



Rafael Robinson

Reach out to Rafael below.

LinkedIn  



Frances DeMarcos

Reach out to Frances below.

Email || LinkedIn  



Sarah Messer

Reach out to Sarah below.

Email


Special Thanks

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the beta testers, Board Members, Leadership team, fellow ATD Chapters, advisors, and ATD community members whose feedback was invaluable throughout the website redesign process. Thank you!

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