Past Speakers
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June 20, 2022
Tim Marks, Metropolitan Ministries, President /CEO
“I believe in the work of Metropolitan Ministries because I have personally witnessed the life-changing programs and compassionate staff ...
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June 13, 2022
Addison Davis, Superintendent of Schools for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS),
Addison Davis serves as Superintendent of Schools for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), the nation’s seventh largest school system, where he took office in March 2020. He is recognized for his ability to inclusively decision make, establish goal-based management systems, transform instructional practice, and ensure that students’ best interests are at the heart of all decision-making.
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June 6, 2022
Brian Kornfled, President & Co-Founder of Synapse Florida
Brian current focus motivated him to immerse himself in the Florida innovation community, forming abundant relationships with those who have visions similar to his. This led him to co-founding Synapse, an organization who will make a profound impact on the Floridian ecosystem.
This 501c3 nonprofit organization has opened a whirlwind of opportunities for Brian as Synapase continue to cross barriers in shaping Florida's future for jobs, talent, capital, and business. -
May 23, 2022
Jeff Scott, Head Football Coach, University of South Florida
Named the fifth head coach in USF football history on Dec. 9, 2019, Jeff Scott was one of the
most respected coordinators and recruiters in the nation when he took over the Bulls program,
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May 16, 2022
Jeff Vinik, Businessman, Philanthropist, Owner of the 2020, 2021 Stanley Cup Winners, Tampa Bay Lightning, Minority Owner of the Boston Red Sox
Jeff Vinik purchased the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 3, 2010, promising a comprehensive transformation of the franchise while pledging to make a significant positive impact in the Tampa Bay community, and he has delivered. Upon acquiring the Lightning, Vinik vowed to make the organization “world-class,” creating an unrivaled fan experience while putting together a team of which Tampa Bay sports fans would be proud, on and off the ice. Vinik and his franchise became Stanley Cup Champions on September 28, 2020 when the Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars in six games after spending 65 days in the pandemic-induced NHL “Bubble.” The Lightning repeated the feat, becoming just the second team since the turn of the century to go back-to-back, after downing the Montreal Canadiens in five games to capture a second-straight Stanley Cup on July 7, 2021.
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May 9, 2022
Jim Anderson, Founder/Partner, Sea & Shoreline Aquatica Restoration
Jim is responsible for cultivating seagrass, maintaining our aquaculture nursery, and developing technologies that ensure efficiencies and success in restoration projects. Jim spent most of his career in turf farming and nursery production of ornamental plants. To date, Jim has developed and patented several subaquatic restoration technologies including an underwater liquid fertilization system, a planting machine that mechanizes the back-breaking work of hand-planting seagrass beds, a transplantation system for salvaging and transporting large pieces of seagrass sod, and sediment tubes for repairing erosion from propeller scars. Jim has worked with the USACE, NOAA, FDEP, FWC/FWRI, and others to explore options for reversing seagrass losses.
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May 2, 2022
Carole Post, Vice President of Facilities and Public Safety for the University of South Florida (USF).
Carole Post is the Vice President of Facilities and Public Safety for the University of South Florida (USF). In this role, she oversees all university facilities across the Tampa, Sarasota/Manatee, St. Petersburg, and USF Health campuses including academic, research, clinical, athletic, and administrative operations. She also oversees the University Police Department and safety operations.
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April 25, 2022
Eddy Elguezabal, President and General Manager of Univision Tampa and Orlando
Eddy Elguezabal is the President and General Manager of Univision Orlando and Univision Tampa.
An industry veteran, Eddy Elguezabal has over 30 years of experience in the broadcast media industry.