We believe every person who is determined to change their life through the pursuit of higher education should be afforded that opportunity.

Established in 1971, the Broward College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the officially designated means of making private, charitable contributions to Broward College. Its purpose is to change lives through education by providing community awareness, advocacy and funding to the College. The Foundation's volunteer Board of Directors works closely with the College's Office of Advancement to raise money to support scholarships, academic programs and learning facility enhancements. We believe providing the opportunity education makes possible to those who can benefit from it the most is crucial to our community's future.

Board of Directors

Alexander Fernandez – Board Chair*

Philip DeBiasi – Vice Chair 

VACANT – Secretary

Alisa L. Bert – Treasurer

Eileen LaMarca – Trustee Representative

Torey Alston – President and CEO, Broward College

Terry J. Mularkey – CEO, Broward College Foundation

Marisa Collett Burke, Ph.D.

Timothy Curtin

Russell Marcus

Katie Masucci

Bo Megginson

Stephen Muñiz – Faculty Senate President, Broward College

Biana Murnane

George I. Platt

Patricia Smith

Michael D. Wild, Esq.

David Zangrilli

Giancarlo Zuniga

ChairMAN Emeritus

Gene A. Whiddon¹

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Directors Emeritus

Alfred D. Harrington, Jr.

Russell L. Cheatham¹

Dr. Willis Holcombe

Richard Kip

Clete Siefker

Judy Van Alstyne

Carol Weber-Thomas

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Deceased

Honorary Directors

Lori Albrizio

Kimberly Aldunate

Reginald R. Andre

Dr. Andrea Apa

J. David Armstrong, Jr.

Walter Banks

John Benz

Mia Biggs

Bob Birdsong

John E. Bochak

Kyle C. Boos

Michael Borrone

Michelle Brenes

Gale Butler

Dr. Michael Chizner

Ellen Crane

Arden Dickey

Craig L. Farlie

Gloria M. Fernandez

Kathryn Glenewinkel

Alan Haig

Trevor A. Hansen

John P. Hart

Harlan B. Hodes, CPA

Teresa Hodge

Dr. Tai Houser

Dr. Billy Jones

Teresa S. Justice

Dr. Kevin F. Keating

Ray Kendrick

Kathy Koch

Roy Krause

James B. LaBate

Christine Lambertus

Michael G. Landry, Esq.

James Lansing

Jarett S. Levan

Marsha Levy

David R. Maymon

Gregory E. McGowan

Dr. Monica McGrath

Tammy McNeal

Angelic Mercer

Chris Mobley

Stacy Modlin

Dev R. Motwani

Erika Noel

Eugene K. Pettis

Dr. Natalie L. Ransom

Bruce Rector

Lloyd F. Rhodes

Derrick S. Roberts

Jessica Rodriguez

Joseph Rolo

Phil Rosenberg

Dr. Dianne Ruggiero

Mike Rump

Jean B. Seaver, R.N., MSN

Pamela Stephany

Shane Strum

Richard A. Suss

Gregory R. Tait

Dr. Amanda Thibodeau

James D. Tidwell

Barbara S. Wells

Richard O. Wessel

Zachary Whelan

Scott Whiddon

Mary Wood

Beverly J. Yanowitch

Reggie Zachariah, Jr.

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Scholarships

The Broward College Foundation serves as the conduit of private contributions to the College. Each year the Foundation provides more $3 million in scholarship funds to the College through the generosity of individuals, families, foundations, companies, and organizations. Scholarships are available for students with financial need and merit awards are available for students with outstanding academic records.

Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to assist the Foundation in its fundraising efforts by participating in the stewardship process and crafting well-written letters of appreciation to their donors. This simple act of courtesy means a great deal to our benefactors and encourages additional support.

Endowed Teaching Chairs Program

The Broward College Foundation was the nation’s first community college foundation to complete an endowed teaching chair capital campaign to recognize, support and encourage the efforts of outstanding professors in their classrooms. The campaign was initiated to honor the college’s 30th anniversary with a goal of 30 chairs. Today the program has 37 chairs, and more than 240 professors have been named recipients.

Meritorious Service Awards

Periodically, Broward College and the Broward College Foundation recognize individuals for their outstanding leadership, service, and philanthropy to the college. The College recognizes their efforts with the following awards:

Distinguished Service Award

Gene A. Whiddon, 1973¹
James D. Camp, Jr., 1977
Elmer E. Rasmuson, 1977

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Seahawk Award

Stephen F. Snyder, 1988
Gene A.Whiddon, 1988¹
Robert Elmore,1989¹
Daniel S. Goddrum, 1990¹

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Deceased

HALL OF DISTINCTION

Over the years, Broward College has recognized alumni who have made outstanding contributions in professional, civic, public, and philanthropic arenas and have demonstrated how their lives have been enriched by their educational experiences at their alma mater. Here is a roster of those who have received Hall of Distinction Awards since 1983.

Captain Barrington Irving, 2017
Amos Ford, 2016
Michael Long, 2016
Taren Ruggiero, 2016
Scott Russell, 2016
Kingman Schuldt, 2016
Cheryl-Dene Spring, 2016
Bob Birdsong, 2015
Christopher M. "Chris" Neilson, 2015
Cynthia Thuma, 2015
Paola Mariselli, 2015
William Becker, 2015
Dr. Carl W. Carruthers, Jr. 2015
David R. Maymon, 2015
Jennifer Troppello Hamilton, 2015
Franklin C. Adderley, 2014
Mario Cartaya, 2014
Joshua Lenchus, D.O., 2014
Bob Saxon, 2014
Nancy Tanner, 2014
Sharry A. Kimmel, ED.D, 2014
Rick Mijares, 2014
Dr. Deb Adair, 2013
Michelle Alban-Lane, 2013
Kyle Boos, 2013
Marissa Kelly, 2013
Jeffrey Koch, 2013
Matthew Rocco, 2013
Alex Llerena, 2013
Mike Borrone, 2012
Shubert Chang¹, 2012
Dr. Robert Easton, 2012
Diana R. Hunter-Gonzalez, 2012
The Honorable Charles LaMarca, 2012
Michael Nyitray, 2012
David Sirois, 2012
Lisa Scott-Founds, 2011
Ignacio Reyes, 2011
Dr. Susan B. Hassmiller, 2009
Paul D. Bain, 2008
Jodie Fry, 2008
Max B. Osceola, Jr. 2008
Dr. S. Kimara March, 2007
Dr. Theordore J. Wright, 2007
The Honorable Catalina M. Avalos, 2006
Teresa S. Justice, 2006
Patti Barney, 2005
Edwin Moore, 2005
Louise Crocco, 2004
Charles N. Lyle¹, 2004
Denise M. Nieman, 2003
Miles McGrane, 2002
Arden Dickey, 2001
Dr. Michael David Bartberger, 2000
Michael Rudolph¹, 1999
The Honorable Gary Farmer, 1998
Steven Berrard, 1997
Dr. Rita Mae Brown, 1996
Terry Glatt, 1996
Dr. Seth Kalichman, 1996
Sharon Robb, 1996
Cherokee Paul McDonald, 1995
Wil Trower, 1995
Dr. Deborah Sloan, 1994
William Milano, 1994
Deborah Hazleton, 1993
Cynthia Lodge, 1993
Ray Recchi¹, 1993
Winifred Warnat¹, 1993
Varen Black, 1992
The Honorable Ronald Cochran¹, 1992
Donna Wallace, 1992
Dr. Betty Brady, 1991
Barbara Jane Ellis, 1991
Dominick Calabro, 1991
Gabriel Grasso¹, 1991
Robert Ferrigno, 1990
Evelyn Hardy, 1990
Dr. Irmgard Bocchino¹, 1989
William Proctor, 1989
Jasmine Shirley, 1989
Dr. Timothy Adkins, 1988
The Honorable Parris Glendening, 1988
Sandra McCray, 1988
Carlton Moore¹, 1988
Dr. Betty Adkins, 1987
Robert Alexander, 1987
Bonnie Flynn, 1987
Dr. William Greene, 1987
Richard Hanauer, 1987
Stephen McDonald, 1987
The Honorable James Naugle, 1987
Aldanzo Pratt, 1987
Lt. Col. Thomas Taylor, 1985
Larry Ellis, 1984
Donald Harvey, 1984
The Honorable Debby Sanderson, 1984
Teresa Sjogren¹, 1984
Al Rantel, 1983
George I. Platt, 1983

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