About Us

Board, Staff & Consultants

Our Commitment to Leadership

The Conn Memorial Foundation seeks to build its board by recruiting private individuals who represent the community and focus areas of the Foundation with a commitment to diversity and skills that will best serve our mission.

Board of Directors 2023/2024

Officers

Dr. Mario Hernandez
Dr. Mario Hernandez

Dr. Mario Hernandez

Chair

Cathy Valdes
Cathy Valdes

Cathy Valdes

Vice Chair & Grant Committee Chair

Dr. Maria Carlo
Dr. Maria Carlo

Dr. Maria Carlo

Secretary

Jon Wax
Jon Wax

Jon Wax

Treasurer

Directors

Felicia Harvey
Felicia Harvey

Felicia Harvey

Member

Kris Galloway
Kris Galloway

Kris Galloway

Member

Bob Buesing
Bob Buesing

Bob Buesing

Member

Staff

Sheff Crowder
Sheff Crowder

Sheff Crowder

CEO

813-758-9403

Laura White
Laura White

Laura White

Director of Grants and Programs

813-210-5758

Consultants

Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR
Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR

Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR

Chief Strategy Officer, Round Square

Cynthia “Cindy” Rodriguez
Cynthia “Cindy” Rodriguez

Cynthia “Cindy” Rodriguez

Early Childhood Consultant