Emily Echevarria
Emily Echevarria is the Marketing Communications Director at Council on Aging of West Florida. Armed with dual bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and communication arts from the University of West Florida, Emily brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Previously, she spent six years at Envision Healthcare, where she excelled as a writer and editor…
Rick Dye
Rick Dye, Chief Volunteer at FaithWorks InterFaith Network, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida, dedicates himself to serving the needs of the poor and homeless, guiding them from the streets to self-sufficiency. Through FaithWorks, Rick recruits, trains, and employs homeless and disabled individuals to craft products from recycled billboard materials. Previously, he worked at REAP/ReEntry Alliance Pensacola,…
Rob Gregg
A retired U.S Navy Veteran, having served as an Interior Communication Electrician 1982 – 2006. Rob has served on various combat ships and shore facilities. After leaving the Navy, Rob was employed as a Curriculum Designer for an online education company in Pensacola, Florida. He is currently the Director of Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) a…
Betsy McDonald
Betsy McDonald is a lifetime resident of Northwest Florida and currently serves as the Director of Programs at Pensacola Habitat for Humanity. Betsy graduated from the University of West Florida in 2015 with her bachelor’s degree in international relations and then in 2016 with her master’s degree in political science. Betsy has worked for Habitat…
Melonie Miner
Melonie Miner, Coordinator, Human Resources, at Pensacola State College is a dedicated, experienced human resource professional. With a career spanning over a decade, Melonie brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her role. She has been a vital part of the Pensacola State College team since 2015, earning her associate degree in leadership studies…
Mary McCaa
Mary McCaa has been a long-time resident of Pensacola, Florida. In fact, her family has been rooted in the Pensacola area since the early 1800s. She proudly serves the unhoused through her personal efforts in collaboration with local groups such a Food Not Bombs. Mary first demonstrated a dedication to putting members of the community…
Patrick Rooney
Patrick Rooney is the Director of Entrepreneurial Development at Co:Lab Pensacola, a program by Florida West EDA in partnership with Pensacola State College. Concurrently, he serves as the Lead Principal Consultant at Coastal CxO Services, Inc., leading a team that provides comprehensive business and technology consulting to founders, management, investors, and directors. With over 30…
Gus P. Silivos
Gus Silivos is the Executive Chef and owner of Agapi Bistro + Garden, situated in the Scenic Heights neighborhood of Pensacola, Florida. Chef Silivos has been serving up great southern food with a Mediterranean flair for most of his life, beginning at a young age alongside his father at the family’s award-winning Skopelos restaurant, before…