Business and Education Council

Introducing the Business & Education Council: a strategic collaboration between local workforce development boards, educational entities, and businesses in our designated workforce service delivery area. This initiative mandates the appointment of education and industry consortiums consisting of local leaders who offer unbiased insights from stakeholders in their area. These consortiums provide crucial information to local workforce development boards, shaping strategies and plans to enhance educational and workforce opportunities for businesses and job seekers. Our goal is to align educational programs with local industry needs.

Contact Organization
Adriene Wright Abelita, LLC
BJ Van Camp Lively Technical Center
Cindy Bruton Brynwood Health & Rehab
Dana Dudley Pittman Law
Dr. Calandra Stringer Tallahassee State College
Elijah Key Gadsden County Schools
Jackie Pons Jefferson County Schools
Jujuana Howard Leon County Clerk
Kara Palmer Smith Early Learning Coalition
Katie Harwood Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
Kim Anders Prime Technologies
Luis Ramirez Capital Health Plan
Maj. Willie Jackson Gadsden Technical College
Matt Roberson Leon County Schools 
Michelle Gayle Leon County Schools 
Nicole Kessler Kessler Construction
Paula DeBoles Johnson Leon County Government
Phyllis Watson Florida A&M University
Regina Browning Leon County Adult Education (ACE)
Rick Myhre Wakulla County Schools
Selina Barden Family Promise of the Big Bend
Shawn Woodin Southern Scholarship Foundation
Shyam Mistry Keiser University
Stephanie Thomas Big Bend Cares
Steve Capenos Florida State University
Tanyisha Thomas Big Bend Transit
Trish Andrews General Dynamics Land Systems