Who We Are
The Florida College System Foundation is the statewide foundation for all 28 colleges in the Florida College System. We raise and steward private support that reaches every one of those colleges, helping students across Florida begin and complete a college education.
Why We Exist
Florida's state colleges are open to everyone. With more than 710,000 students currently enrolled, the Foundation exists so cost and access are not the reasons a student cannot finish. The Foundation exists so that cost is not the reason a student has to stop.
Each college serves its own community, and each has its own local foundation. The Florida College System Foundation serves all 28 colleges at once. It is the only organization that makes it possible to invest in students at every campus, in every region of the state, through a single relationship. That statewide reach is what the Foundation was built for, from scholarships that arrive at all 28 colleges to programs that bring students together from across the system.
A Record of Trust
Thirty Years of Trust
For 30 years, the Foundation has turned private giving into opportunity for students across the Florida College System. In that time it has distributed more than $22 million in scholarships, and it has never lost funds.
The support is also dependable. Funds reach all 28 colleges automatically every August. Colleges do not reapply each year or wait on an annual decision, so the support arrives the same way every year.
How We Steward Giving
Donors trust the Foundation because it is careful with what it receives. Distributions are guided by clear and consistent factors, including student enrollment, financial need, and the requirements of specific programs. The result is giving that is both predictable and intentional.
As a direct-support organization of the Florida College System, the Foundation operates with public accountability alongside the direction of its board. It holds itself and its partners to a clear code of conduct, and it shares a plain summary of its impact each year so anyone can see what private giving makes possible.
The Foundation also posts notice of its upcoming meetings in advance, so its work stays open to the public.
Our board
Karen Moore
Chair of the Board
Karen B. Moore, APR, CPRC, is founder and CEO of The Moore Agency, one of the nation's largest independent communications and public affairs agencies. A board member since 2014, Moore is driven by the belief that quality higher education should be accessible, affordable, and transformative.
Dr. Jeff Allbritten
Council of Presidents Designee
Dr. Jeffery S. Allbritten is president of Florida SouthWestern State College and has served on the Foundation Board since 2014. He brings expertise in higher-education leadership, workforce development, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and community engagement.
Teresa Borcheck
Treasurer
Teresa Borcheck is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Special Olympics Florida and President/Owner of Borcheck Nonprofit Consulting Services in Maitland. A board member since 2014, she is also a gubernatorial appointee to the Florida Board of Accountancy, serving as a Consumer Member since 2005.
Jennifer Christensen
Board Member
Jennifer Christensen is a partner with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, where she provides accounting, tax, and advisory services. She has served on the FCSF Board since 2021. She is also an active volunteer with local K–12 schools and the University of Central Florida's College of Business.
Joan Crain
Board Member
Joan K. Crain, MBA, CFP®, TEP, AEP® (distinguished), is founder of J Crain Consulting, a wealth advisory firm specializing in cross-border planning and family wealth succession. A past chair of the Community Foundation of Broward, this former teacher turned financial consultant joined the FCSF Board in 2022.
William C. “Bill” Cramer, Jr.
Board Member
Bill Cramer is president and owner of Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac GMC in Panama City, an attorney, and chair of the Council of Trustees for the Florida College System. He is immediate past chair of the Gulf Coast State College Board of Trustees and has served continuously on the college's Foundation board since 1987. He has served on the FCSF Board since 2013.
Claudia Davant
Board Member
Claudia Davant is a founding partner at Adams St. Advocates and a founding member of the Florida Technology Council, with experience across government affairs, economic development, and communications. A board member since 2016, she also serves with Florida TaxWatch, Take Stock in Children, and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority.
David Fanciulli
Board Member
David Fanciulli is an advisor with Breakwater Advisors of Raymond James, where he helps individuals and institutions use financial resources to create meaningful impact. He joined the FCSF Board in 2026. As the son of an educator and a product of the Florida College System, his commitment to expanding access and outcomes through education is deeply personal.
Dr. John Gyllin
Board Member
Dr. John Gyllin is President and CEO of Leadership Florida. He was recently Vice President for Resource and Economic Development at Seminole State College and Executive Director of its Foundation. Serving on the FCSF Board since 2019 as the FCRD representative, he brings valuable expertise in higher-education administration, advancement, and college foundation work.
Candace Marshall
Board Member
Candace Marshall is a senior philanthropic specialist and vice president in the Wealth & Investment Management division at Wells Fargo, where she advises individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations on their charitable goals. She has served on the FCSF Board since 2022.
Bethany Swonson McAlister
Board Member
Bethany Swonson McAlister is Director of Public & Government Affairs for Walmart in Florida, where she leads engagement with state and local leaders and community partners. She has served on the FCSF Board since 2025, bringing over a decade of experience across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
John Mitten
Board Member
John Mitten is owner/operator of Chick-fil-A of Hernando County, a trustee at Pasco-Hernando State College, and Chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. As a board member since 2024, he values the Foundation's stewardship of donated funds, which yields sustained benefit for credit and workforce education across Florida.
Tim Morris
Board Member
Tim Morris is Vice President of Ernie Morris Enterprises and a member of the National Office Products Association and Rotary International. A board member since 2017, he also serves on the Lake-Sumter State College Board of Trustees.
Randall Vitale
Board Member
Randall Vitale is founder and CEO of Vitale Partners, a strategic advisory firm, following an earlier career in private banking and executive leadership at BBX Capital Partners. A board member since 2019 and immediate Past Chair of the FCSF Board, this FSU graduate also serves the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the FSU College of Business Board of Governors.
Our Leaders
Pamela Posey
Foundation Administrator/Budget Officer
Pamela “Pam” Posey serves as Foundation Administrator and Budget Officer of the Florida College System Foundation. Pam’s heart for helping people, combined with her belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for achieving dreams, is a driving force behind her work at the foundation. Pam is also a booster with Florida State University baseball.
Amanda “Mandy” Roden
President & Executive Director
Amanda "Mandy" Roden is President and Executive Director of the Florida College System Foundation, where she leads efforts to expand access, create opportunities, and support student success across Florida's 28 state colleges. She brings more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational strategy, and leadership development, and previously founded Anchor + Aim.