   Evan Frank is currently a sophomore Orientation Leader at the University of Central Florida studying in the general field of hospitality. He is originally from West Palm Beach, FL. After college he plans to pursue a career as a cruise director.
 Matthew Sayti lives in Winter Park, Florida and is an undergraduate Academic Adviser, alumnus, graduate student, and adjunct professor of Leadership and Citizenship at Rollins College. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2004 and is finishing his Master of Liberal Studies degree in 2008. Matthew is also co-chair of the Rollins College Diversity Committee and co-adviser for the Hamilton Holt School Academic Honor Council, allowing him to foster his passions for social justice, community engagement, and positive social change.
 Tricia Woodward was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY in 1996 with a major in Communication Studies and minor in Women's Studies. She took all of her wonderful student involvement experience from Hamilton and pursued a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. After graduating with her master's in 2003, She worked in residence life at The College of William and Mary and the University of Kansas. She is currently working as a Program Coordinator for the Wellesley College Alumnae Association in Wellesley, MA.  Gary Owens currently works in Leadership Development at Florida Hospital. He lives in Sanford, FL and graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in 2002. Gary also attended Eastern Kentucky University, and graduated from Mountain State University in 2008. He currently serves as President/CEO of The Synergist Group. www.thesynergistgroup.com.
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Jimmy Moore is a unique, entertaining and truly life-changing professional speaker. But this wasn't always the case! After the loss of his father to suicide, ten-year-old Jimmy was so shy and insecure that he would begin to shake uncontrollably at the thought of getting up in front of people. Later, finding incredible power and comfort in the theater, he knew he must find a way to be on that stage. Jimmy combines his own life experiences and passions for education and inspiration through performance to effectively move audiences to a new level of personal motivation, professional proficiency, and achievement.
Being orphaned at age 16, dealing with addiction, and literally running for his life in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Jimmy has a tale unlike many others. Being faced with great tragedy and triumph, Jimmy's passion for motivating and inspiring others to reach and surpass their potential has become his personal mission. With a portfolio that includes: a Bachelors in communication, a Masters in Higher Education Administration, and professional experience as an actor in New York City, a top sales associate, a personal success teacher, and a university administrator, Jimmy sends the message of his story and life's lessons in a knowledgeable and powerful way. He is recognized by professionals around the country as America's College Success Coach. For more information visit: Contributing editor
Michelle Krause is a lover of life and a collector of rare experiences. At the young age of 29, she has already collected quite a few moments. Michelle has tried her hand at playing music, learning languages, learning photography and hiking the Andes Mountains. Nonetheless, she continues to search for her corner of the universe. She has traveled across the globe and has enjoyed sharing her collection of insights with her high school literature students. After six years of teaching, Michelle is now pursuing graduate studies at Florida State University while teaching courses in public speaking. When Michelle isn't studying, she devotes time to her band, Keats' Handwriting.
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 Dr. Steve Yacovelli is owner of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a learning and development consulting firm based in Orlando, FL. No: they don't train puppies to but look at human performance and how it can be improved. Steve's lived between academia and the "real world" for some time, working with great organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, IBM, George Washington University, the University of Central Florida, Tupperware Brands, Corporation, and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Steve attended undergrad at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, became a "Buckeye" at The Ohio State University during the pursuit of his M.A., and earned his Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. www.topdoglearning.biz
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Beth Hobart lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband, Jim and their 3 cats: Macallan, Fiona and Angus McHaggis. Since graduating from UCF in 2000, she has worked as an Art director for one of the top advertising agencies in Downtown Orlando, lived in England doing freelance and returned to Orlando in 2005 to start her career in residential real estate. Krista Cammack
Krista Cammack currently attends Florida State University, pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in communications.
Dr. Mini Wallace
Mini Wallace graduated with her B.S. in Micro Molecular Biology from the University of Central Florida. She completed her Medical training at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and now practices medicine in Houston, TX where she lives with her husband, Dr. David Wallace. Wendy Wisniewski
Wendy Wisniewski is a successful professional living and working in Orlando, Fl. |
