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2014 Cohort
JACKSONVILLE’S
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Premier Board Training Experience
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Blueprint for Leadership Curriculum
Congratulations and fond wishes for success to each member of the Blueprint for Leadership 2014 Cohort. All of us at HandsOn Jacksonville thank you for your participation and attention, for your enthusiasm and good humor, for your competence and intelligence, and for your spirit and style.
You have learned together, questioned together, planned together and rolled up your sleeves to get a job done. You have been exposed to some of the innumerable needs in our community, and we know you will take what you received from your Blueprint for Leadership experience into our community to leave a legacy of GOOD.
We hope you will stay connected to us at HandsOn Jacksonville, through our e-news, social media, programs, services and volunteer opportunities — and consider us a resource and friend.
In service,
Dr. Judith A.M. SmithPresident and CEO
History of Blueprint for leadersHip
CurriCulum
A trained, equipped and engaged board of directors can mean the difference between effectiveness and failure for nonprofit organizations. For more than twenty-five years, HandsOn Jacksonville has mobilized, equipped and placed leaders as interns on area nonprofit boards. Blueprint for Leadership was launched in 1988 as Project Blueprint in response to a Kellogg Foundation study which indicated a startling disparity between the percentage of income given by minorities to nonprofit organizations and the representation of minorities on governing boards of the same organizations. to The program originally identified, recruited, trained and placed minority professionals on nonprofit boards. The program experienced such tremendous success that in 1997 it evolved to Blueprint for Leadership, a program that reflects the full diversity of our Northeast Florida population. Since the program’s inception, nearly 900 people have graduated from Blueprint for Leadership and have interned on more than 50 local nonprofit boards of directors.
Your Leadership Journey,• Dr. Judith A.M. SmithThe History of Jacksonville,• Doug Milne, Esq.Critical Issues in Jacksonville, • a panel discussion from high-level community leadersVolunteering, Philanthropy & the Nonprofit •Sector of Civil Society, Dr. Judith A.M. Smith Public Trust• , John Duvall, Esq.Communicating Across Cultures,• Ed HayesRoles & Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards • Dr. Judith A.M. Smith
Advocacy and Educating Public Officials, • Rena Coughlin, Nonprofit Center of NEFLFundraising for the Nonprofit Board,• Jane Jordan, CFREMoney Matters,• Nicole Bowden, CPAEmotional Intelligence Connection, • Dr. Jarik ConradStrategies for Success,• Wyman Winbush
Thank you to our panelists. Your knowledge of critical community issues sets the stage for our participants to understand how they can best promote change in our community.
Bill Gulliford, Jacksonville City Council PresidentSheriff John Rutherford
Ben Warner, President & CEO, JCCIMichelle Barth, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
The Conrad Consulting Group helps leaders solve complex people related challenges through an innovative approach to understanding human behavior. They provide keynote speaking, training, coaching and consulting services. Dr. Jarik Conrad is the author of The Fragile Mind and is a proud Blueprint for Leadership 2003 Cohort alum.800-651-4940904-388-1417www.conradconsultinggroup.com
Rena Coughlin is the President & CEO of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, which helps nonprofits deliver on their missions by providing them with training, advocacy, research, and other resources that strengthen their businesses and enable their leadership. Rena’s background in government policy and community leadership has led her to expand their advocacy and lobbying practice. www.nonprofitctr.org
Dr. Jarik E. Conrad Rena CoughlinNicole E. Bowden
As the Principal of Edward R. Hayes and Associates, Ed develops and facilitates interactive seminars that provoke a deep level of awareness, understanding and sensitivity among diverse groups of people. His diversity sessions have been effective for many years in unifying diverse groups of Blueprint for Leadership participants as they embark upon their [email protected]
Edward R. Hayes
Since 1990, Jane Jordan & Associates has been providing comprehensive fundraising, strategic planning and organizational capacity-building services to nonprofits. They work with nonprofits, large and small across the Southeast to teach, train, motivate and enable them to continue raising money on their own.904-434-1431 - [email protected]@janejordanassociates.compartnerswithnonprofits.org
John E. Duvall, Esq.. Jane Jordan
Nicole E. Bowden is a certified public accountant with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP of Jacksonville. She works daily with financial reporting and internal controls, providing expertise to Fortune 500 companies. Nicole is currently serving on the Board of Directors of HandsOn Jacksonville, and is a proud Blueprint for Leadership 2009 Cohort [email protected]
John Duvall, partner at Ford & Harrison, LLP, focuses his law practice on all forms of labor and employment litigation. He also advises nonprofit organizations on governance, organization and tax status issues. John is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and is a member and former board chair of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. and SHRM Jacksonville, Inc. [email protected]
Dr. Judy Smith has been the president and CEO of HandsOn Jacksonville since 1995 when she retired from active military service in the Navy with the rank of commander. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix and has taught nonprofit board leadership and nonprofit management courses for the past 19 years. 904-332-6767, ext. [email protected]
Doug Milne, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Milne and Buckingham. A Jacksonville native, Milne has been deeply involved in many civic organizations and received many civic awards including HandsOn Jacksonville’s Bernard V. Gregory Servant Leader Award. His passion and knowledge of the rich history of our community makes it come alive for our participants. [email protected]
Wyman Winbush is a success coach and speaker. His dynamic workshops are geared to helping individuals set and achieve personal and professional goals. Speaking topics include goal setting, motivational enhancements, self-improvement, career planning and leadership training. Wyman is a 1990 Blueprint for Leadership [email protected] www.wymanwinbush.blogspot.com
Wyman WinbushDr. Judith A.M. SmithDoug Milne, Esq.
Tillis Q. DeVaughn holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from University of North Florida. He is Program Director for the City of Jacksonville’s Jacksonville Day Resource Center. He volunteers with 100 Black Men Jax, Jacksonville Univesity Trio Alumni, Vision for Excellence and National Sales Network.
LeAnn Daddario holds a Masters in Business Administration from University of North Florida. She is the Sr. Vice-President & COO of HandsOn Jacksonville. LeAnn volunteers with the Association of Fundraising Professionals as chair of the National Philanthropy Day video committee.
Bonnie E. Barnes has her MBA from Davis College of Business, Jacksonville University. She is the Executive Director for North Florida Lands Trust. Bonnie volunters with Women Business Owners, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Planned Giving Council and the American Marketing Association.
Jack Banks earned his M.A. Management degree from Webster University. He is the Chief of Staff at Florida Blue. Jack volunteers with Wreaths Across America, Florida Diversity Council’s Veterans Summit, United Way and Treat A Troop.
Rachel Brumsey attends Florida State College of Jacksonville. She is a realtor with First Coast Realtors of Jax. Rachel volunteers with HandsOn Jacksonville, Friends of Jacksonville Animals and Animal Care and Protective Services.
Tricia Burley has a BS Business Management from University of Phoenix. She is the Organization Strategy Leader for The Neilsen Company. Tricia Volunteers for the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, First Coast Florida Swim League and JASMYN.
Kemal Gaspar has an AS in Business Management from Everest University. He is a VP at Suntrust Bank. Kemal volunteers at The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, E3 Business Group and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Tiffany Galvin Green, Ph.D. hold a degree in Organization Behavior from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She is the CEO of River Region Human Services, Inc. Volunteering includes Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assoication, Florida Council for Community Mental Health & The ARC of Jacksonville.
Stephanie Henry has a BA in International Affairs from Univeristy of Maine and BS in Communication from Lamar University. She is a Licensed Finacial Specialist at Regions Bank - Regions Investment Solutions, and volunteers with Rotary Club of East Arlington and the Horatio Alger National Scholar Alumni.
Matilda Durmishaj has a BBA in Finance from University of North Florida. She is a Financial Analyst with Adecco, North America. Matilda volunteers as the Membership Chair of Impact Jax.
Dave Doroshow has a BA in Communications with a minor in Marketing from University of Alabama. He is Regional Sales Director for Verified Volunteers. Dave volunteers with Heart of an Angel and PHINS Jacksonville
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Joannes B. Hotagua has an AS Degree in Pharmacy from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. He is Retired from Met Life and is now an associate at Walgreens. He volunteers with Knights of Columbus and Duval Elections.
Shariffa Ayo Spicer has a BA in Social Work from Tuskegee University and Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. She is the VP of External Affairs for The Bridge of Northeast Florida, and volunteers with Mandarin Middle School, Clara White Mission and as a mentor at The Bridge.
Grace Staten MBA from San Jose State University. She is Marketing Director for Mass Mutual, and volunteers for Hope Haven Children’s Clinic, daniel Kids, Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance, American Business Women’s Association, Women in Financial Services and National Association for Professional Women.
Ashley Szczukowski hold a BS in Communication with minor in Community Leadership from University of North Florida. She is Corporate Partnerships Director for HandsOn Jacksonville and volunteers with Grace Ministry of Helping Hands and Gateway Community Services.
Brince H. Manning IV holds a BA in Political Science from North Georgia College. He is Legislative Affairs Manager for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. He volunteers on the Advisory Council for the Small Business Development Center at University of North Florida.
Jennie Mazur holds a BA in Mass Communication from Quinnipiac University. She is a Junior Account Exectutive with Client Focused Media.
Richard Neal earned his AA degree at Florida State College at Jacksonville. He is Military Engagement Manager for HandsOn Jacksonville. Richard volunteers with community projects serving veterans.
Kevin Robbie has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University College of Law. He is Military Engagement Manager for HandsOn Jacksonville. Kevin volunteers for projects that serve military active-duty and veterans.
Linda Leneave holds a BA in Accounting and Spanish and an MBA from Univeristy of North Florida. She is a business program project manager for Aetna. Linda volunteers for the Hispanic American Business Association, United Way and HandsOn Jacksonville.
Christina Mahan earned a BA in Communication from University of North Florida. She is a Director at Prudential Financial and volunteers at The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Sulzbacher Center and MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation.
Adam Hoyles has a BS in Wildlife Ecology from School of Forest Resources and Conservation at University of Florida. He is VP Operations at Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC. Adam volunteers with North Florida Land Trust and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens.
Meredith Jespersen has a Bachelors in Communications from University of North Florida. She is the Impact Jax Coordinator for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Meredith volunteers with Spring Park Elementary School and Edward Waters College.
2014 Cohort Project
The 2014 Blueprint for Leadership cohort chose River Region Human Services as the recipient of their service project.
For more than 40 years, River Region Human Services has been rebuilding families and restoring communities. One program provides housing for women in recovery and their children. While they receive funding cover housing and therapy, there often isn’t enough to supply the personal touches that make the housing feel homey and welcoming.
The Blueprint cohort tackled three common areas shared by families, doing thorough room renovations that included cleaning, painting and furnishing - and they provided books and toys geared to afford moms the opportunity to engage, connect and play with their children. In addition, they renovated the outdoor areas to add furniture for adults and kids, gazebos, plants, a shade canopy and more. They even brought a hose and sprinkler for the kids to enjoy playing in during hot summer days.
To raise funds for their project, the cohort held a yard sale and reached out to local businesses. They raised nearly $8,000.00 in cash and in-kind donations to benefit River Region Human Services.
Renee Harden, Associate Vice-President of Co-occurring Services could not be happier. She said this infusion of love and support will boost morale and bring energy and hope to the residents on the difficult road to recovery by making their living quarters feel less institutional and more like a home.
Host of Blueprint for LeadershipProgram Days
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Thank you to the donors who supported our cohort project at River Region Human Services
Connect to HandsOn Jacksonville904-332-6767
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American Legion Rider’s Club, Post 283
Anonymous Donors
Bed, Bath & Beyond at Regency
Home Depot, Beaches
Home Depot, Regency
Lowes at Regency
Lowes at River City Marketplace
Charlene Roy
Sam’s Club at Beach Blvd.
Sam’s Club at Busch Drive