Our leaders believe there is no higher calling than making a difference in the life of a child.
Executive Team
Jamie Merrill
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Merrill
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Merrill is the President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, steering one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the nation. Under her leadership, more than 13,000 youth are served annually across 39 Clubs in five counties. The organization provides a safe and nurturing environment for children during non-school hours through extracurricular enrichment, academic support, and positive adult role models, all focusing on closing the “opportunity gap”.
A strategic and transformational leader, Jamie brings with her more than 19 years of executive experience serving in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Prior to assuming this role, she spent 17 years as a state and national expert within the senior living and healthcare industries, holding various positions including Chief Operating Officer. An active contributor to her community, Jamie, serves on several boards such as the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Downtown Orlando Partnership and Nemour’s Children’s Health Ginsberg Institute. Her achievements have been recognized by being named one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business, The Women’s Edge 2025 Top 100 Women-Led Business Honorees, a 2022 McKnight’s Woman of Distinction and most recently the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 2025 CEO Rookie of the Year.
She has devoted her career to helping and serving others, holds not only a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University along with many leadership certifications. Jamie and her husband, Blake, are proud parents of two children, Cayman and Cole and enjoy traveling, time at the beach, and spending quality time with their family.
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Mack Reid
Chief Impact Officer
Mack Reid
Chief Impact Officer
“If a youth has the desire, grit, and determination to work hard in life then the Boys & Girls Club can be the conduit to help provide the hope and opportunity they will need to succeed.”
Mack began his career with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in 1998 as a Program Assistant. Upon graduating from UCF with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Mack obtained a Program Director role at the Taft Branch. Subsequently, Mack has served youth here in the Central Florida community in a variety of different capacities including as Service Director, Area Director, Director of Club Operations, and now in his current role of Chief Impact Officer.
Mack is a Club alum from his time as a youth both in Tuscaloosa, AL and Sarasota, FL. His favorite BGCCF program is the Keystone Club because teens learn the value and importance of giving back to their community. Mack feels the coolest thing he has seen since joining BGCCF is witnessing the many opportunities that our Club members have as a result of participating in this wonderful organization.
Curt Henderson
Chief Financial Officer
Curt Henderson
Chief Financial Officer
With 20 years of financial management and strategic operations experience, much of it spent in nonprofit and ministry, Curt Henderson serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. He has served global, national, and local organizations. He has a passion for people, especially children who need it most, recognizing their full potential as individuals made in the image of God.
Curt began serving with Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida in January 2026. He holds a degree in financial management from Clemson University, a Master of Business Administration from Florida Southern College, and a CPA license.
Curt and his wife, Becky, are blessed with a vibrant home filled with six children: Harper, Corbin, Bailey, Skylar, Finley and Jensyn. In his “free” time, Curt enjoys swimming, camping and baking bagels.
Dani Moritz
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Dani Moritz
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Drawn to Florida by her love of sunshine and one particularly popular mouse, Dani is proud to serve the Central Florida community.
A first-generation college graduate, Dani earned a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Stephens College and a bachelor’s degree in communications and equine general studies from William Woods University. Her professional experience spans strategic marketing and communications, having previously served in roles at Heart of Florida United Way, Valencia College, Disney Vacation Club, and Sidelines Magazine.
She is the proud mom of one daughter, Sagan, who continually inspires her to be the best version of herself. In her free time, you will find her enjoying frequent trips to Walt Disney World, writing, and sharing laughs with family and friends.
Dani is honored to stand up for Central Florida families and share their stories of strength, resilience, and hope.
Garrett Preisser
Chief Advancement Officer
Garrett Preisser
Chief Advancement Officer
Garrett Preisser is a senior advancement leader with more than 15 years of experience driving philanthropic growth, donor engagement, and strategic development across mission-focused organizations. He specializes in major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, community and alumni engagement, and building high-performing teams that elevate fundraising impact.
Garrett joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida as Chief Development Officer in 2025, where he leads all fundraising, communications, and philanthropic strategies that advance life-changing programs for children and families across five counties in Central Florida. In this role, he oversees major gifts, corporate partnerships, annual giving, special events, and donor stewardship to strengthen the organization’s long-term financial sustainability.
Before joining BGCCF, Garrett served as Executive Director for Advancement at the University of Central Florida, where he oversaw advancement, fundraising, and alumni relations for the College of Engineering & Computer Science and CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics. During his tenure, he and his team secured more than $12 million in three years, led capital fundraising initiatives, and developed corporate engagement strategies supporting research, workforce development, and innovation.
Garrett began his advancement career at Rollins College, where he grew the annual fund to historic levels, expanded donor participation, and led strategies that strengthened academic and athletic priorities. His background also includes nonprofit board leadership and early-career roles in construction management and education.
A Central Florida native, Garrett holds an MBA and a BS in Mathematics from Rollins College and has served in leadership roles with CASE District III and the Winter Park YMCA.
Garrett is engaged to Kelli Lane, and together they are raising four wonderful children—Coleman, Max, McKinley, and Hawkins. As a family, they enjoy building a vibrant, meaningful life while playing tennis and spending time boating on Florida’s waterways.
Sandy Vandeven
Chief Human Resources Officer
Sandy Vandeven
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ericka Dickerson
Vice President,
Club Operations
Ericka Dickerson
Vice President, Club Operations
In North Philadelphia, born and raised, but with her books is where she spent most of her days… An alumna of the Nicetown Girls Club, Ericka earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting-Telecommunications-Mass Media from Temple University in Philadelphia. After completing national service through AmeriCorps, Ericka pursued her master’s degree in Communication & Education at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. Following completion of her studies, Ericka relocated to Orlando. Here, she not only found her new home in which to reside, but also her new home for her life’s mission with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. She started in an administrative support capacity with the After School Zone and moved up through the years to her current position as Director of Club Operations.
Ericka currently lives in Winter Park where she can be found plotting her next travel adventure with her darling pup, the Captivating Mr. Huxley.
- When did you join the movement? March 2000
- Favorite BGCCF program? Triple Play Suite
- Coolest thing you’ve witnessed since joining BGCCF? The coolest thing to me is being able to see the progression of our members from when they enter the Club as precocious 6-year-olds and leaving as young adults ready to conquer the world. The cherry on top is that we have numerous staff whose tenures are such that they have helped guide those youth from childhood to adulthood.
Cheryl Goodison
Vice President,
Grants
Cheryl Goodison
Vice President, Grants
With more than 17 years of nonprofit and resource development experience, Cheryl Goodison is a proven leader in securing vital funding that fuels transformative community impact. For the past decade, she has been an integral part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, playing a pivotal role in raising resources to close service gaps and expand opportunities for youth and families across Central Florida.
Cheryl’s career reflects a truly global perspective. She has worked on community-based initiatives in Florida, Oregon, Mexico, South America, and Central Florida. Fluent in Spanish after nearly six years living in Latin America, she brings cultural awareness and a deep commitment to building collaborative, solutions-based partnerships.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Portland State University, following studies in environmental engineering, ecology, sustainable agriculture, and biology. She later pursued postgraduate work in Community Psychology, focusing on improving well-being and driving social change by addressing diverse community needs.
Outside of her work with Boys & Girls Clubs, Cheryl is a proud mother to her teenage son.
Vice President,
Strategic Major Gifts
Jessa Heisey
Vice President, Strategic Major Gifts
Jessa Heisey, CFRE, has 25 years of nonprofit experience gained from her roles at Children’s Home Society of Florida (Senior Director of Development over multiple regions, Senior Grant Writer supporting statewide initiatives, and Director of Development for Central Florida); A Gift For Teaching; and Children’s Miracle Network.
Jessa previously instructed at the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership (Rollins College) and consulted to help nonprofits fully activate their fundraising to further enhance their mission.
Jessa holds a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential signifying tenure and demonstrated fundraising achievement, B.S. in Business Management from the University of Central Florida, BoardSource Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting, Crummer Management Certificate, Certificate in Fund Development from Indiana University, Benevon 101 and 201 Certificates, and is a Leadership Orlando Class ‘64 graduate.
Some of her awards include: Children’s Home Society Excellence in Action Award, Cystic Fibrosis Single Greatest Night Award, and the first recipient of Henri Landwirth’s “Heart of UCF” Award for outstanding community service.
In her leisure time she enjoys discovering the next best restaurant in Central Florida and traveling with her husband and two daughters.
Kelvin Curry
Director,
Middle School Programs
Kelvin Curry
Director Middle School Programs
“BGCCF is truly the opportunity-equalizer for our youth in Central Florida. Our quality of service to young people from all races, ethnicities and backgrounds, including those from disadvantaged circumstances, is unprecedented.”
Kelvin is the Director of Middle School Programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida (BGCCF). As a director, Kelvin oversees 16 middle school sites based in Orange County Public Schools. Kelvin received his BS degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been directing youth and family programs since 1999. Kelvin began his career with BGCCF in 2011 and has served as a Program Director and Service Director for the organization. His servant leadership and love for the community has afforded him the opportunity to serve in nonprofit management for over 20 years. Kelvin is also an effective public speaker providing leadership workshops to afterschool professionals through state and national conferences. Kelvin is a family man that enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Melanie, and their children.
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Board of Directors
Sean Connolly
The Jones Connolly Pollock Group
Board Chair
Jennifer Ashton
Ashton Advocacy Consulting
Vice Chair & Advocacy Liaison
Lisa Bell
WKMG-TV News 6
Vice Chair
Jen Hanson
League One Volleyball – LOVB
Vice Chair
Tonya Moore
MasterCorp
Vice Chair
Jim Etscorn
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Treasurer
Diane Mahony
Kavaliro Staffing Services
Secretary
Matt Abbene
Orlando Health Medical Group
Kelli Addison
Rhodes + Brito Architects
Jennifer Anderson
Member at Large
Julie Anderson
Orlando Sentinel Media Group
Steve Appel
Member at Large
Lisa Bell
WKMG-TV News 6
Jacqueline Bradley
Member at Large
Michelle Breunig
Goldman Sachs
Nisha Brice
Florida Blue
Richard Cieslak
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Horace Dawson
Member at Large
Derek De Salvia
Hilton Grand Vacations
Dr. Vivek Desai
Night Lite Pediatrics
Kimberly Dorsett
SunTrust/Truist
Gerald Dunn
Member at Large
Les Eiserman
Member at Large
Christoffer Ekebergh
KPMG
Andrew Gluck
Lowndes
Kevin Habicht
National Retail Properties
Neal Hagglund
Consulting Services at NeaCon
Denise Hammond
Hammond Law
Jennifer Hanson
League One Volleyball – LOVB
Christina Hartfield
JP Morgan Chase
Mike Hatcher
Hatcher Insurance, Inc.
Ray Hyman
VisualEyes Eyewear, Inc.
Dena Jalbert
Align Business Advisory Services
Ted Jansen
Universal Orlando Resort
Gary Kaltbaum
Kaltbaum Capital Management
Jason Kirk
Walt Disney World
Donna Kirtland
Live Well Foundation of South Lake
Dennis Lemma
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Martha McGill
Nemours Children’s Health
J.T. McWalters
Orlando Magic
Lisa Mihelich
Charles Schwab & Co.
John Mina
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Tonya Moore
MasterCorp
Dan Morgan
Morgan & Morgan PA
Tadar Muhammad
CareerSource
Brock Nicholas
Baseline Property Group
Jennifer Pollock
Ameris Bank
John Quigley
Raymond James & Associates
Russ Salerno
Member at Large
Karen Wankelman
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Tiphany Weeks
Diamond Real Estate Group
Cortez Whatley
Orlando Health
Jackson Young
City National Bank of Florida
Regional Boards
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida offers a wide variety of career opportunities with strong emphasis on professional development. If you have academic training or a professional background in education, guidance, social work, physical education or cultural arts, we have a “career in caring” just right for you.