Florida Humanities Board of Directors

Board of Directors
The operations of Florida Humanities are overseen by a 25 member Board of Directors. Our board is drawn from all areas of the state and have backgrounds in academic, public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Each member serves a renewable three-year term, and six are appointed by the Governor of Florida.
Frank Biafora
St. Petersburg
Tina Bucuvalas
Tarpon Springs
Peggy Bulger
Fernandina Beach
Dan Denton
Sarasota
Olympia Duhart
Fort Lauderdale
Kerry Edwards
Naples
Reginald Ellis
Tallahassee
Maria Goldberg, Vice-Chair
Pensacola
Steve Goldman
Orlando
Alex Hamrick
Altamonte Springs
Joseph Harbaugh, Previous Past Chair
Hollywood
Matt Hudson
Tallahassee
Sue Kim (G)
Ormond Beach
George Lange, Treasurer
Tampa
Thomas Luzier, Chair
Sarasota
Jordan Marlowe
Newberry
Patrick Morris
Miami
Randy Noles
Orlando
Timothy Schmand
Miami
Susan Towler
Jacksonville
Glenda Walters (G)
Lynn Haven
Emeritus Member (non-voting):
B. Lester Abberger
Tallahassee
Call for Nominations
The Board of Directors, which meets three times per year, sets policy, evaluates grant proposals, participates in fundraising activities, and promotes Florida Humanities programs.
Florida Humanities accepts nominations for the Board of Directors year-round. These individuals are champions of the humanities and are committed to preserving and celebrating Florida culture. Applicants interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to review the Board of Directors responsibilities listed below. Questions or comments should be directed to Patricia Putman, Associate Director.