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 currently serves as the Membership Chair. Andrea 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’s past service includes her service as the past board chair of the Central Credit Union of Florida (now Loyalty Credit Union) 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, 2013 LeadersEdge, and the 2018 President’s Leadership Insitute at PSC. Andrea 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 grateful for the community support that has doubled the resources available to support Pensacola’s oldest Institution of Higher Education, PSC.

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's role as Memberships Manager includes assisting Affinity Groups with gaining and retaining members, enrolling PSC staff and faculty in the Employee Giving Campaign, and organizing the Annual Employee Giving Campaign Event.

A Michigan native, Mikenzie grew up in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Mikenzie 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 professional background in sales, account management, nonprofits, and sports. Her passions are children, the environment, education, and economic development. Mikenzie cares deeply about our community and enjoys current or previous involvement with Pensacola Young Professionals, Leadership Pensacola (Class of 2023), Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, 1 Million Cups Pensacola, and Studer Community Institute. Mikenzie was named a 2023 Rising Star by Inweekly Media, recognizing her as a leader in Northwest Florida.In her free time, Mikenzie loves traveling, reading, and learning. Her favorite pastimes are all things outdoors including hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, playing with her two dogs, and enjoying our beautiful coastline.Mikenzie and her husband, John, moved to Pensacola in late 2019 and Mikenzie joined the PSC team shortly after. Mikenzie feels lucky to serve as the Director of Foundation Scholarships at the College. In this position, Mikenzie plays a crucial role in ensuring PSC students have access to the financial support they need to pursue their dreams of higher education and brighter futures by building and growing connections with the donors and community partners who make scholarships possible. Mikenzie manages 300+ privately funded scholarships at the College and oversees volunteers for PSC Foundation events. 

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 Donor Relations Director, 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.

Having grown up in Panama City, Florida, Melissa was grateful to return to the Sunshine State after attending school in Mississippi. Graduating from Mississippi State University with her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a concentration in International Business and her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish in 2021, Melissa now serves the Northwest Florida community as the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Pensacola State College Foundation.In her role at the PSC Foundation, Melissa manages the Foundation’s online presence through its various social media pages and website, captures and shares key moments throughout the year through photography and articles written for its monthly eNews, and connects the greater community to the mission of the Foundation through print and digital media storytelling. Valuing the importance of both philanthropy and service, she looks forward to continuing to share the inspiring impact that donors have on PSC, its students, and programs.In her free time, Melissa enjoys making memories with her loved ones, family, and friends. Her hobbies include baking, cooking, painting, spending time outdoors, and traveling.

Mina is an experienced Financial Administrator with a demonstrated history of work in the areas of health care, software, and religious institutions. Her extensive background in finance has helped her develop strengths in the production of financial statements, payroll management systems, administration, management, and account management. Mina joined the PSC Foundation in January of 2023 as the Director of Finance and Business Operations. As one of the Foundation’s members of leadership, she ensures the efficacy of daily operations and the management of financial accounts.

Linda supports Foundation Finance with a grateful and happy heart. She has a wide range of experience in accounts payable, fundraising events, bookkeeping, and payroll processing. Her passion is helping people and organizations function smoothly and is delighted to have found her niche where it’s fully utilized in the Foundation’s mission. She’s also a part-time student at PSC, hoping to achieve her degree in Accounting. Originally from Gary, Indiana, Linda’s lived in 7 U.S. climates, most recently the Pacific Northwest, before making Pensacola her home in 2017. She spent 4 years working at Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. She enjoys being outdoors all times of year in the region’s forests, rivers, and coast. Having swam in the cold waters of Lake Michigan and Seattle’s Puget Sound, she now prefers swimming in the Gulf of Mexico in the winter. She communicates best through words and numbers and has been known to nerd out with Excel spreadsheets just for fun. She enjoys the order that comes from sorting out life in a well-organized and color-coded spreadsheet. As a volunteer leading guided meditations for a local Mindfulness group, Linda uses spoken words, stillness, and vibrations to offer calming, healing energy to our community.

Mary-Cathryn is a Pensacola Florida native who has an immense passion for the diverse local wildlife and the native beauty of Pensacola’s Emerald coastlines and lush riverways. She received her associates in English from Pensacola State College and her bachelor’s in English from The University of West Florida. As a former FAFSA student, Mary-Cathryn has a drive to work with students who aspire to further their education but require financial assistance along the way. This is particularly important to Mary, as she was the first child in her entire family to earn a bachelor’s and she believes that everyone should have access to an affordable education and be able to obtain their goals—however big or small they may be. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, tubing and kayaking in Blackwater River, dirt bike excursions with her buddies, and primitive camping along quiet riverbanks. When she is able, Mary-Cathryn participates in freelance commercial voice-acting and frequently performs with a local band.

With thirteen years of experience as a fund development professional, Cassie has contributed to the transformative impact of philanthropy across multiple nonprofit organizations. Born in Pensacola, Cassie grew up in Lillian, Alabama and graduated from the University of South Alabama.Prior to coming to the Pensacola State College Foundation, Cassie Redmyer was the Senior Director of Philanthropy for the College of Aviation at the Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus. In her tenure at Embry-Riddle, she raised over $20 million for scholarships and another $5 million for program support. She also helped initiate several alumni affinity groups and create a corporate engagement program to help support student organizations across campus.Cassie has also been a Major Gifts Officer for the National Flight Academy, an immersive aviation educational program that is part of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. During her time with the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Cassie worked with both individuals and corporate entities in various fundraising capacities to include capital campaigns and curriculum program development, resulting in the completion of a $2 million capital campaign to complete the outfitting of the National Flight Academy facility. Previous to her time at the National Flight Academy, Cassie served as the Director of Development and Operations at the Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center located in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Jashira is the Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Institutional Development. With over eight years of experience in administrative roles and a background in aviation, she brings a strong foundation of organization, adaptability, and service to her work.A proud Air Force veteran, Jashira holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University at Buffalo and is passionate about making a positive impact. She is excited to be part of Institutional Development, where she looks forward to working with a team that directly supports the community and Pensacola State College students.Outside of work, Jashira enjoys staying active through running, strength training, and nature walks. She cherishes time with her family and friends, whose support means the world to her—and she’s always ready to bring some fun energy to the day.

Originally from Southern California, Briana has traveled extensively across the United States alongside her husband and five children as part of their military journey. A dedicated full-time mother and student, she is currently completing her Associate of Science degree in Business Administration at Pensacola State College.Briana brings a diverse professional background to her role, with experience in customer service, sales, healthcare as a Nursing Assistant, and the fitness industry. Her early exposure to Human Resources—volunteering as a teenager alongside her mother—sparked a lasting interest in office administration and organizational work. Her enthusiasm for engaging with people has consistently driven her professional success, making her a valued team member wherever she goes.Outside of work and academics, Briana enjoys reading, playing computer games, watching horror films, and staying active at the gym. She is excited to join the Pensacola State College Foundation as an Office Administrative Assistant, where she looks forward to contributing her skills, energy, and dedication to the team.