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The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) is the professional association representing Florida’s 28 public member institutions within the Florida College System, along with their boards, employees, retirees, associates, and staff of the Division of Florida Colleges.

Our mission is to actively promote, advocate for, and support our members and institutions, ensuring they have the resources and recognition needed to provide students — and all Floridians — with a world-class college system.

In this section, we welcome you to explore the following areas of AFC:

  • The AFC Board of Directors
  • The AFC Foundation
  • Regions
  • Chapters
  • Committees

President

Dr. Dianne Valdivia

Associate Vice Provost, Human Resources

Miami Dade College

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President-Elect

Dr. Brent Ferns

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Santa Fe College

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Immediate Past President

Dr. Mark Ross

Director, Testing and Assessment

Miami Dade College

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VP 1 – Commissions

Dr. Belkis Cabrera

Assistant Professor

Miami Dade College

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VP 2 – Regions and Chapters

Dr. Mark McKinney

Dean, College of Computer & Information Technology

St. Petersburg College

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Council of Presidents Appointee

Fred Hawkins

President

South Florida State College

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Council of Presidents Appointee

Dr. Tom LoBasso

President

Daytona State College

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Council of Presidents Appointee

Dr. Georgia Lorenz

President

Seminole State College

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Council of Presidents Appointee

Ava Parker, J.D.

President

Palm Beach State College

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Ex-Officio

Tony Carvajal

Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director

Association of Florida Colleges

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The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Foundation, Inc. is a 501c(3) charitable corporation formed on June 4, 1991. The AFC Foundation, Inc., provides charitable and educational financial support to the Association of Florida Colleges, its members, and institutions.

You can donate to support the work of the Foundation here.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION#: CH74338

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AFC Foundation Awarded Six Scholarships at the 2025 Success Summit
AFC Foundation Board Members

Region I

Erin Roush

Workforce Coordinator

Pensacola State College

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Region II

Shannon Oliver

Administrative Support Manager

Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Region III

Jennifer Buchhorn

Director, Admissions

Seminole State College of Florida

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Region IV

Dr. Jackie Beard

Director, Student Transitions

Florida SouthWestern State College

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Region V

Daniel Alvarez

Grant Manager

Palm Beach State College

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Awards

Rita Brown

Circulation Services Supervisor

Tallahassee State College

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Bylaws

Bill Mullowney

Vice President for Policy and General Counsel

Valencia College

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Certified College Professional Program

Sandy Martin

Human Resources Manager

Tallahassee State College

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Retirees

Sharon Walker

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