Passing the Torch to Florida’s Future
College Leadership Florida reinforced the knowledge, skills and tools that I needed to stand
out as a student leader. Being a part of CLF Class IV was one of the true highlights of my
college career. The friendships that I gained, and professional contacts that I cultivated all
helped me when I decided to run for public office in Tallahassee, Florida. CLF was not just a
college experience, but an experience for a lifetime. I would recommend that every aspiring
leader experience the value of College Leadership Florida.
Andrew Gillum, Class IV, Florida A&M University
Youngest Person Ever Elected to the Tallahassee City Commission
Other College Leadership Florida All-Stars
Chris Dorworth, Class I, Representative, House District 34
Alex Diaz, Class II, Town Manager, Town of Golden Beach
Allisson Yu, Class II, Senior Vice President, Field Operations, American Heart Association
Delmar Johnson, Class III, Executive Director of the Republican Party of Florida
Eric Eisnaugle, Class III, Representative, House District 40
Randy Goin, Class III, Chief of Staff, Florida Atlantic University
College Leadership Florida was among the most enriching experiences of my college years.
The opportunity to learn about myself while establishing lifelong friends were two highlights
for me. I also learned so much about the state of Florida, knowledge I continue to use in
serving the students and families of my community. Being a part of the vast and extraordinary Leadership Florida network is one way my CLF experiences remains with me to this
day.
Brian Dassler, Class IV, University of Florida
2006 Broward County Teacher of the Year
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Passing the Torch to Florida’s Future
What struck me the most during the week I spent with Class V was their energy and enthusiasm. Not only was it obvious that they cared about the issues facing their state, but they
genuinely believed we could change them. I wanted to take their passion back to Melbourne
and change my piece of the world as I was sure they would change theirs. Then I realized
Florida really had become my home.
For the past six months my work assignments have been concentrated in modeling and simulation - the focus of our more technical sessions at CLF. The groups we met with at CLF became familiar names on the exhibit hall floor at I/ITSEC, where I helped coordinate NASA’s
involvement in this past year. Seeing the entire simulation industry come together in Orlando
is incredible. I would have never guessed Florida as the hub of that magnitude, and my first
glimpse into that world came during CLF. Clearly I walked away with far more than I could have begun to
imagine*
Bec Mazzone, Class V, Florida Institute of Technology
NASA TechDoc Administrator
Participating Universities & Colleges
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Barry University
Clearwater Christian College
Columbia University
Eckerd College
Edward Watters College
Flagler College
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
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Florida Southern College
Florida State University
Georgetown University
Jacksonville University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Ringling School of Art & Design
Rollins College
Saint Leo University
Stetson University
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St. Thomas University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of West Florida
Webber International University
Following a great experience attending College Leadership Florida Class VI, I was fortunate to be paired with an
exceptional mentor -- Garrett Richter, former Representative for House District 76 and current Senator for District
37 He offered me, a Political Science major at Florida Gulf Coast University, the opportunity to assist in his campaign. Subsequently, through his political contacts and guidance, I was able to work on a fundraising event for the
Republican Party in south Florida attended by Vice President Cheney.
I worked very closely with the White House advance team during an intense period of planning to coordinate a
successful event, and shortly after received a call from the Vice President’s Operations Director asking if I would
be interested in working for the White House as a member of the Vice President’s advance team.
My Leadership Florida mentor provided me with the incredible opportunities, guidance and friendship that led to an
offer of a White House Internship. I’m extremely grateful to this mentorship program, and I know future College
Leadership Florida graduates will be also.
Matt Hall, Class VI, Florida Gulf Coast University
Intern, White House Advance Team