Staff

Andrea has a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others and was taught early the value of service by her father who was a naval officer and aviator for 24 years.  A graduate of Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College, she is a Past-President of the Rotary Club of Pensacola and has served in several roles within Rotary District 6940. 

She was honored as an Ethics in Business Award recipient in 2014 and served multiple years as the District 6940 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards chair.  Andrea also serves as the Chair of Central Credit Union of Florida and has been active with the Executive and Leadership Boards of Achieve Escambia and The Escambia Project.  

 A 2018 PSC President’s Leadership Institute graduate and a graduate of the classes of 2003 LeaP, 2006 Leadership Okaloosa and 2013 LeadersEdge, she has been honored by several awards received for her commitment to the community.  She received Volunteer Florida’s Champions of Service Award in 2015, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce’s LeaP Red Room Award in 2014 and the PACE Professional Leader of the Year in 2017.

Prior to joining the Pensacola State College team, Andrea grew the annual impact of the United Way of Escambia County from a $7 million to over $11 million and led the expansion of the local Ronald McDonald House Charities from a 7-bedroom facility to a facility to a 26-bedroom facility.  As the Executive Director of Institutional Development, Andrea is excited by the opportunity to expand the positive impacts generated through education and training.

Kim Davis has a degree in Health Education from UWF but spent 18 years at the Office of the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court. While there, she worked in many areas of Court services – handling supervisory, personnel, and administrative matters; ensuring federal, state, and local compliance with Court regulations. 

New to the Foundation Office in 2018, Kim took on the role of Database Manager and oversees the general upkeep of the Foundation’s constituent management system, Raiser’s Edge.  She serves a vital role in managing gifts, gift acknowledgements, and developing reports. Kim works with the Development and Campaign Team to utilize data in strategic and effective ways.

Angie Kemp is a Santa Rosa County native and has degrees from Pensacola State College (A.A.) and the University of West Florida (B.A.). She has worked in the Foundation office for over a decade and serves as the manager of the Foundation’s scholarship program. 

Angie interacts with students, donors, and committee volunteers as she answers questions and guides individuals to best meet their needs. Whether she is supporting a student who is applying for a scholarship or assisting a committee member with the awarding process, she works hard to honor our donor’s wishes.  She maintains multiple files and endowment paperwork to ensure scholarships are awarded on the criteria donors have chosen.  Annually, Angie manages the scholarship calendar to ensure the 279 scholarships managed by the Foundation office are maintained through an online portal that effectively matches donor intent with student needs.

Laura’s past experiences as the Vice President of United Way of Escambia County and the Executive Director of the Fiesta of Five Flags Association and Foundation have enabled her to build strong relationships with local leaders and philanthropists. In her role as Event Manager, she is responsible for helping secure the financial resources necessary to support the College through individual giving and corporate sponsorships. During her career, Laura has worked collaboratively with leaders, peers, and Board Members to achieve organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and revenue goals. Her experience at Fiesta prepared for the management, marketing, sponsorship solicitation, and budget of multiple College Foundation activities and events. She directs event planning with assistance of committees, chairs, and volunteers.

Susan serves as the Director of Finance and Business Operations for the Pensacola State College Foundation.  A Pensacola native, Susan has over 21 years of experience in the finance and accounting industry.  In her career as a certified public accountant for regional and national firms, Susan served as an auditor and consultant for clients in the healthcare, nonprofit, governmental and education industries.  Susan also served in a variety of key roles for a nonprofit organization including accounting, management, human resources and communications.

Susan earned an Associate of Arts from Pensacola State College, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accountancy from the University of West Florida. Susan currently serves on the Board of the United Way of Northwest Florida and is a supporter of a number of volunteer organizations, youth sports, and community initiatives.

She is a graduate of the 2003 Leadership Pensacola Class. Susan is married to David Peaden of Pensacola; together, they have three children.

Courtney Reed is a Pensacola native who has an Associate’s of Arts in General Studies from Pensacola State and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Courtney’s career in Customer Service allows her to quickly see issues from the customer’s vantage which makes her an asset in the Executive Director’s office.  Courtney’s past experience with volatile clientele and confidential information have prepared her to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced work environment.