
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
Board of Directors

Debby Knopf
CenterState Bank
Dr. Karen Bennett
Santa Fe Little School
Laura Gillman
Austin, Gillman & Lovano, P.L.L.C.
Colin Murphy
Children's Trust of Alachua County
Patrick Bizub
Shadow Health
Cheryl Twombly
DCF
Donna Jones
Alachua County Public Schools
Rev. George Dix
Cuddly Kids Academy
Lieba Gouin
O2B Kids
Dr. Patricia Snyder
University of Florida
Diana Duque
Alachua County Health Department
Phyllis Marty
Career Source NCF
Autumn Tomas
Episcopal Children's Services
Michael Williams
CenterState Bank
Brenda Brown
University of Florida
Dr. Carolyn Komanski
University of Florida
BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Positions on the Board of Directors are open at this time. Board members represent Alachua County. Of the current Board openings, openings are for private-sector representatives. Below is a list of responsibilities and roles for Board members. If you are interested in being a member of the Coalition’s Board of Directors, please contact Kelli Williams at (352) 375-4110 x137 or complete the application below.
Responsibilities of Early Learning Coalitions
Coalitions were created to oversee and improve the readiness and successful outcomes of children birth to kindergarten in the community (F.S. 1002). The governor appoints the Chair and two additional private sector members. If you are interested in applying for a governor appointed position, complete the application below. A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 may serve on the local Coalition board.