ACE Leadership Network of Florida - Seminole State Chapter

The American Council on Education (ACE) Leadership Network of Florida is a statewide community of passionate volunteers who are deeply committed to the goal of developing, advancing and supporting higher education leaders. We vigilantly work towards our IDEALS which are to Identify, Develop, Encourage, Advance, Link, and Support higher education leaders. The ACE Leadership Network of Florida Seminole State College chapter provides workshops, socials, and training to support higher education leaders wanting to advance to the next step in their career.

The ACE Leadership Network of Florida at Seminole State is, and has always been, open to any professional employee at Seminole State College of Florida. Thus, all employees (e.g. administrators, faculty, staff, OPS/Non-Students, etc.) can participate in any events, programs and/or activities offered by the ACE Leadership Network of Florida Seminole State chapter.

Program Activities 2025-2026

ACE Leadership Network of Florida at Seminole State  committee members coordinate a variety of events and professional development workshops throughout the year.  Visit the   Events webpage for more information. 

Steering Committee
NameRole
Dr. Michele Cuomo
  • Co-chair
  • Dean, Arts and Communication
Dr. Jan Lloyd-Lesley
  • Co-chair
  • ACE Leadership Network -
    Florida Institutional Representative
  • Associate Vice President, Student Development
Barbara Coleman-Foster
  • Associate Vice President for Organizational Culture & Strategy/Title IX Coordinator 
Tiffany Kilpatrick**
  • Assistant Director, Dual Enrollment
Julie Edstrom
  • Professor, Mathematics
Margaret Jenkins
  • Professor, Psychology
Garret Gaudens
  • Director, Academic Success Center
Dr. Shahin Kanani
  • Dean, Allied Health
Hailee Handel
  • Coordinator, High Impact Practices & Study Abroad
Danielle Miller*
  • Human Resources
Christine Kindell ***
  • Box Office Supervisor
Simone Nelson
  • Professor Biological Sciences
John Mullis
  • Manager, Telecommunications
Cheryl Sherlock
  • Distinguished Professor, Computer Program and Analysis
Adam Stark
  • Dean, Center for Computer, Digital Media & Information Tech 

Erika Wagner
  • Interim Associate Director, Accelerated Learning & Articulation

*designee for Mae Ashby, Associate Vice President, Human Resources.
** designee Professional & Technical Employees Council.
*** designee Career Service Employees Council.

Contact

Barbara Coleman-Foster
Associate Vice President, Organizational Culture and Strategy/Title IX Coordinator
407.708.2373