Institutional Members and Executive Committee
Formally established on September 23, 2011, the Executive Committee represents the leadership of institutional members comprising five public and private universities, four community and state colleges, three economic development agencies, two research parks and two research institutes in the South Florida region.
The Executive Committee engages in monthly conference calls and quarterly meetings to discuss progress on stated goals. Industry reports from life science companies are presented to the Executive Committee to educate and inform them about innovative advances and business models for life sciences companies in the region.
Institutional Members:
- Public and Private Universities:
Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and University of Miami
- State Colleges:
Broward College, Indian River State College, Miami Dade College, and Palm Beach State College
- Economic Development Agencies:
Beacon Council, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
- Research Parks:
Research Park at Florida Atlantic University and University of Miami Innovation Center and University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park
- Research Institutes:
Max Planck Florida Institute and Scripps Florida
Executive Committee Members:
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| David Armstrong President Broward College |
Ivan Baines Chief Scientific Facilities Officer Max Planck Florida Institute |
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| Irma Becerra-Fernandez Vice President for Engagement Florida International University |
Andrew Duffell President and CEO Research Park at Florida Atlantic University |
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| Dennis Gallon President Palm Beach State College |
Todd Holt Director of Business Development Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance |
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| Linda Howdyshell Provost Broward College |
Dawn Johnson Senior Director of Scientific Operations Scripps Florida |
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| Norma Sue Kenyon Chief Innovation Officer University of Miami |
Ed Massey President Indian River State College |
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| Gary S. Margules Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Nova Southeastern University |
Frank Nero President Beacon Council |
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| Rolando Montoya Provost Miami Dade College |
Shawn Rowan Vice President Business Development Board of Palm Beach County |
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| Mark Rosenberg President Florida International University |
Kelly Smallridge President and CEO Business Development Board of Palm Beach County |
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| Mary Jane Saunders President Florida Atlantic University |
Ronald Toll Provost Florida Gulf Coast University |
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| Robert Swindell President and CEO Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance |
