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.

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.

Marianne Common from the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and graduated with high honor in December 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and minors in Public Relations and Environmental and Sustainability Studies.Marianne has a passion for serving, and she finds joy in helping others. As Campaign Coordinator, Marianne is responsible for coordinating campaign activities such as meetings and mailings, and for grant research and grant proposal writing. Marianne also tracks database entries of campaign contributions to ensure accurate reporting to PSC Foundation Board and campaign committee members.Together, Marianne and her husband enjoy traveling and exploring the great outdoors.

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.

A Michigan native, Mikenzie grew up in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Mikenzie then attended The University of Michigan Ann Arbor where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Sport Business with a minor in Business Administration. Mikenzie has a background in sales, account management, nonprofits, and sports. Her passions are children, education, and community. In her free time, Mikenzie loves being outside - hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, exploring, and cruising around on her jet ski. Mikenzie is excited to explore her new home state of Florida and to join the Pensacola State College Foundation team as the Donor Relations Coordinator. Mikenzie manages the affinity membership groups, private scholarships, event volunteers, and employee giving within the Foundation.

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.

Courtney Reed serves as the Nonprofit Center Coordinator and Senior Administrative Assistant for Pensacola State College. Courtney has a strong background in Customer Service, so it is no wonder that it is her main priority. Courtney, a Pensacola Native, loves this community and has a heart for serving it. She has earned an Associate of Arts from Pensacola State College, and a Business Administration Degree from Trevecca Nazarene University from Nashville, TN. Courtney is responsible for facilitating education & training to serve the Nonprofit Professionals and the Nonprofit Center Organization Members. She also serves as the assistant to the Executive Director. Courtney enjoys spending her free time on little adventures with her husband and son.