State Staff

FLORIDA FCCLA LEADERS

State Staff and Board of Directors

Florida FCCLA’s State Staff and Board of Directors serve as the main leaders for the State Association. Members of the State Staff and Board of Directors represent various industries, bringing Florida FCCLA valuable knowledge from all areas of life.

State Association Staff

State Association Staff is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the state. Their work is instrumental to the success of the organization.

Board of Directors

Florida FCCLA’s Board of Directors is compromised of individuals from various organizations that support the mission and purposes of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.

Board Chair

For records, minutes, and other items regarding the Board of Directors, please contact Board Chair, Leann Bennett.

Leann Bennett

Board Chair, 2020-2025

Email: bodchair@flfccla.org

Full List of Board Members

The following individuals serve on the Board of Directors.

  • Leann Bennett | Board Chair, Polk County Senior Director, CTAE
  • Dawn Williams | FEFACS Representative, Pinellas County, CTE DRT
  • Junnell Hughes | FCS Specialist, Palm Beach County, CTE Specialist
  • Zulma Cintròn Alamo | District Adviser Representative, Orange County Technical College – South
  • Noëlle Paulo | Alumni Representative
  • Morgan Kirchman | At-Large Member, Emerald Cove MS
  • Donal Cole | At-Large Member, Miami-Dade Public Schools, CTE Instructional Supervisor
  • Laura Schilling | Educator, Burns MS
  • Jason Fridrich| Post-Secondary Representative, University of Central Florida, Rosen College
  • Caleb Lambeth | Business Representative, Coca Cola Beverages Florida
  • Jeff Spear | Business Representative, StudioSpear
  • Payton Thomas | Current State President
  • Isabella Jackson | Current State President-Elect
  • Jessica Raia-Long | State Executive Director (Non-Voting Member)
  • Catherine Dooley | DOE Representative (Non-Voting Member)