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Serve on the Alumni Board of Directors
The purpose of the Stetson Alumni Board is to serve as an advisory board for the Stetson University Alumni Association to the Office of Alumni Engagement, which serves to further the mission of Stetson University. The Board strives to promote and develop enduring relationships between alumni and the university while fostering loyalty and philanthropic support.
General Information
The Alumni Board is comprised of members representing various class years, majors, backgrounds, professions, and geographic areas, and residing throughout Florida and other states.
Current Alumni Board Members
| Joanna "JJ" Payette '06 | [email protected] |
| Joanna "JJ" Payette '06 | [email protected] | President, DeLand |
| Scott Boore '76 | [email protected]< | Immediate Past President, Sacramento |
| Darash Desai '08 | [email protected] | Chief Accountability Officer, Boston |
| Amanda Ross '99 | [email protected] | Chair, Alumni Leadership & Development Committee, Ft. Myers |
| Travis Hill '16 | [email protected] | Chair, Chapter Exploratory Committee, Atlanta |
| Jennifer Long '92 | [email protected] | Chair, Enrollment Committee, Ft. Lauderdale |
| Will Perry '06 | [email protected] | Co-Chair, Financial Sustainability and Philanthropy Committee, Washington, DC |
| Courtney Edgcomb '12 | [email protected] | Co-Chair, Financial Sustainability and Philanthropy Committee, DeLand |
| Ahmad Yakzan '03, MBA '05, JD '08, LLM '0 | [email protected] | Tampa/St. Pete |
| Alayna Mines '14 | [email protected] | Orlando |
| Allyne Ettner '09 | [email protected] | Atlanta |
| Anthony "Tony" Biancarosa '90 | [email protected] | Tampa |
| Betsy Joyner '89 | [email protected] | Charlotte |
| Courtney Edgcomb '12 | [email protected] | DeLand |
| Darash Desai '08 | [email protected] | Boston |
| Daniel Humphrey '16 | [email protected] | Miami |
| Dereck Williams '17 | [email protected] | Orlando |
| Dre'An "Dre" Long '18 | [email protected] | St. Petersburg/Clearwater |
| Gwen Azama-Edwards '71, MA '83 | [email protected] | Daytona Beach |
| Harold Velez '13 | [email protected] | Orlando |
| Jeff Hahn '17 | [email protected] | Chicago |
| Jennifer Long '92 | [email protected] | Ft. Lauderdale |
| Jessica Clarke '09, MS '11 | [email protected] | DeLand |
| Lori Hershey '87 | [email protected] | Jacksonville |
| Marshall Thompson '21 | [email protected] | DeLand |
| Nancy Jordahl '86 | [email protected] | Orlando |
| Ryan Rapolti '09 | [email protected] | Orlando |
| Stephanie Rooney '06 | [email protected] | California |
| Tony Gilotti '20 | [email protected] | Sanford |
| Travis Hill '16 | [email protected] | Atlanta |
| Victoria Greer '09 | [email protected] | Tallahassee |
| Will Perry '06 | [email protected] | Washington, DC |
Doug & Margaret Lee Day of Service
This special day honors Stetson's 8th President and his wife, who were deeply committed to service, community and growth. To continue their legacy, we invite Hatters to come together—on campus and beyond—by joining or leading service projects on November 7, 2025.
Be a part of the Max Cleland Leadership Stetson Program.
Leadership Stetson is modeled after leadership programs offered by local Chambers of Commerce and other organizations. The purpose is to educate alumni about the inner workings of the university and provide an avenue for them to become involved in volunteer roles that are most appropriate for them.
Leadership Stetson has become a prestigious and competitive opportunity for Stetson alumni to engage with their alma mater and university leaders on an in-depth, personal level.
The next Leadership Stetson will occur in early 2025, on the DeLand Campus. If you want to learn more about this exciting program, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 386-822-7480 or [email protected].
TESTIMONIALS. What are your reasons to stay connected to the Alumni Community?
“I remember being at Stetson in class and looking up to the speakers that would visit class for the wealth of knowledge and information they shared with us. I'm happy to have the opportunity to give back by encouraging and empowering Stetson students.”
Scott Brazdo ‘02 MBA ‘10
"Stetson is my home and a part of who I am. Giving back and staying connected with my fellow Hatters is my version of paying homage to my roots."
Daniel Mejía ‘19