People

Board of Directors

Polk Vision is governed by a Board of Directors that meets monthly. The Board approves our budget and works to secure long-term funding for Polk Vision. The Board of Directors includes a Mayor who is a representative of the 17 municipalities in Polk County, the Superintendent of Polk County Public Schools (PCPS), a PCPS Board representative, the county manager, a college president, non-profit leaders, business leaders, philanthropists and other dedicated area leaders.

Message from the Board Chair


It is an honor to serve on Polk Vision’s Board of Directors and to play a role in enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of Polk County. Through fundamental areas of focus including education, economic development, infrastructure, government, and civic engagement, Polk Vision’s dedicated volunteers and alignment teams continue to transform lives and elevate our community. Together, we are propelling Polk County into a prosperous future. I am grateful for and proud of all involved in making “Polk’s vision” a reality.

Angela Falconetti, Ph.D.
Chair
Polk State College President

Polk Vision has a unique perspective as an organization serving all of Polk County through a variety of initiatives related to education, economic development, infrastructure, government, and civic engagement. The Polk Vision staff and the alignments teams work tirelessly to positively impact the community as a whole. I appreciate playing a small role as a board member to help Polk County achieve its fullest potential.

Sean Malott
Chair-Elect
CEO, Central Florida Development Council

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Angela Falconetti, Ph.D.
Chair
President, Polk State College

Stacy Butterfield
Immediate Past Chair
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Sean Malott
Chair-Elect
CEO, Central Florida Development Council

Nick PlottTreasurer
Regional Manager for Local Government, TECO Energy

Teresa MartinezSecretary
President & CEO, Institute of Spanish Communication, Inc.

Noami Boyer
Operating Board Chair / Director
Education Design Lab

Bill Beasley
Director
County Manager, Polk County BoCC

Christina Criser Jackson
Director
President & CEO, United Way of Central Florida

Brad DantzlerMayoral Representative / Director
Mayor, City of Winter Haven

Danielle Drummond
Director
President & CEO, Lakeland Regional Health

Gene Fultz
Director
CEO & CFO, Greater Grace Outreach Ministries

Frederick Heid
Director
Superintendent – Polk County Public Schools

Dr. Joy Jackson
Director
Director, Florida Department of Health in Polk County

Judd Grady
Director
Sheriff, Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Greg Littleton
Director
CEO & President, Citizens Bank & Trust

Alex Nikdel
Director
President, CNP

Sean ParkerDirector
Attorney, Boswell & Dunlap LLP

Christine Samuel
Director
Director of Diversity and Inclusivity, City of Winter Haven

Martha Santiago, Ed.D.
Director
Commissioner, Polk County BoCC

Shawn Sherrouse
Director
City Manager, City of Lakeland

Sara Beth Wyatt
Director
Chair, Polk County School Board

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