Industry Advisory Board
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Brandon Beck
Advanced Environmental Laboratories
LinkedIn:
Brandon is an experienced executive with 22 years in environmental expertise and directs AEL's operations, emphasizing growth and client service. He prioritizes commercial operations, leading initiatives to boost profitability, and performance. Brandon also assists the Technical Director, Quality Director, Operations Manager, and other corporate team members in their roles.
Ryan Blair
Mad Men Marketing
LinkedIn:
Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer/Director of Digital at Mad Men Marketing. In 2023, the company recently won Best Ad Agency in Jax by Folio Weekly.
Krisita Burket
Hanger, Inc.
LinkedIn:
Krisita Burket is an award-winning communications professional with nearly 20 years’ experience, including 15 at Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services and solutions. As the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications, she manages the development, implementation, and coordination of internal and external public relations, communications, and social media strategies. Her professional awards and recognitions include the Public Relations Society of America's Silver Anvil Award of Excellence and a J.E. Hanger Award for Collaboration (Hanger's highest level of employee recognition).
Brittany Cohill
Mandarin Museum
LinkedIn:
Brittany Cohill is the Executive Director of Mandarin Museum & Historical Society and an Adjunct Instructor of History at Jacksonville University. Cohill was promoted to Operations Manager that year and named Associate Director in 2019. In March 2023, she was hired as Executive Director of Mandarin Museum where she successfully managed the final phases of their 3-year expansion and renovation campaign.
Angela Gaff
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
LinkedIn:
Angela is an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry. She offers a vast knowledge of specific Applicant Tracking Systems, experience in working with candidate management, strong Human Resources skills, as well as soft skills, like strong communication and interpersonal skills. In addition to Talent Acquisition experience, she has been successful in previous Non-Profit and Event Management positions.
Jeff Hudgins
Next Science
LinkedIn:
As a senior microbiologist within the medical device industry, Jeff specializes in conducting efficacy tests for new products and providing essential support to ensure the quality and safety of established products. Jeff’s predominant focus is on biofilm forming pathogens and microscopy methods.
Jessica Kress
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
LinkedIn:
Jessica is the Business Development Specialist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is actively involved with The Horizon Board for Dreams Come True and the 九色视频 Alumni Association board. She is currently pursuing a master's degree, with a Bachelor of Science in Communications, from the 九色视频.
Carlton Lee
McKinsey & Co
LinkedIn:
Carlton has worked in tech for 17 years. Approximately 5 of the years has been client facing in the consulting space. Before that, I served in the US Army full-time and then part-time in the Florida National Guard while attending college.
Brittani McDonald
Diageo
LinkedIn:
Brittani is a Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment at Diageo. She is an experienced in-house attorney in labor and employment, human resources, compliance and regulatory activities, policies and procedures, data privacy, and strategic planning
Parul Patel
Toffler Associates
LinkedIn:
Parul is an inspiring business leader with an outstanding track record of building $80M+ businesses, leading digital innovation and transformation programs, and consistently delivering business results through hands-on delivery, coaching and empowering 5-100+ person teams to leverage their strengths and passions to make impacts in business and communities.
Andy del Rosal
Bacardi
LinkedIn:
Andy has been working in the food and alcoholic beverage industry for 30 years. He has worked in various roles from QA/QC, Manufacturing, Bottling and Innovation. He is currently responsible for Product Innovation (liquid and packaging), R&D and Spirit Quality
Rachel Tutwiler Fortune
Jacksonville Public Education Fund
LinkedIn:
Rachael is the President of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) where she leads a team that works to unlock student potential in society by supporting K-12 educational policy and practice improvements. She serves as an Adjunct Instructor on Leadership at the 九色视频. She has received several honors and awards, such as the Top 40 Under 40 by the Jacksonville Business Journal and the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Woman of Distinction.