Adam has worked as the Database Specialist at the FSU Alumni Association since 2015.

Valerie has worked at FSU since 1989 and claims to have enjoyed every minute. Currently working as director of gift processing and client data, she and her husband enjoy their two children and four grandchildren, in moderation. Valerie still checks the mail daily for her Hogwarts acceptance letter.

William graduated from Florida State University with his Master of Accounting degree in Taxation in 2014. He is preparing to sit for the CPA exams. He joined the gift processing team in 2019 after working at an accounting firm in Jacksonville, Florida. In his spare time he enjoys listening to music, traveling, and spending time with his Weimaraner, Austi.

Francesca is a current student at Florida State University double majoring in Finance and Actuarial Science, expecting to graduate in Fall 2021. She joined the team in December 2019 after previously working at the FSU Bookstore and the White Sox Baseball Stadium in her hometown, Chicago. She is enjoying the warm weather in Florida and no sign of snow. In her free time she enjoys playing with her Pomeranian husky, Cash, and listening to country music!

As a two-time alumna of Florida State, Kelli has worked at FSU her whole career in various publishing and communication roles. In her free time, you can find Kelli playing her garnet and gold piccolo in the Lofty Pursuits Marching Band made up of many former Marching Chiefs, leading the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals as President, and hanging out with her two cats.

Jessica, a College of Fine Arts graduate, is an FSU trivia powerhouse since working in the university’s Sesquicentennial office upon graduation in 2001. As our graphic designer, Jessica strives to use garnet and gold as if they were the only two colors in the spectrum. When not on campus Jessica might be found hunting for treasures or starting art projects she doesn’t tend to finish.

Dana joined the Alumni Association team in 2019, after working in the College of Fine Arts for four years. As an alumna, Dana is proud to return to FSU to pursue a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication. Outside of FSU, Dana considers herself a sunset savant, a pizza pundit, a movie maniac, and most importantly a puppy parent.

A true Bay Stater through and through, Isabell moved to Tallahassee to pursue her degree at Florida State, join the Lady Spirithunters, and escape the never-ending cold. As a recent alumna, Isabell is excited to join the Alumni Association team to help make her university the best that it can be. Outside of FSU, Isabell considers herself a Disney know-it-all. For the weekends that she can’t make the trip to the parks, you can find her be binge-watching all of her favorite television shows, trying out a wicked good new restaurant, or cheering on her favorite teams.

 

A two-time graduate of Florida State, Renita has recently returned to her alma mater and is excited to join the Alumni Association team. In her spare time, she enjoys all things creative, including the arts, reading, media, great tv and her most recent passions – hand lettering and sketch notes.

Jennifer Tobias, Chief Ideas Officer, is a serial chips & dip eater, self-deprecating humor expert, geek, former archaeologist, runner and yogi (see: chips & dip). She has a completely useless encyclopedia knowledge of The Twilight Zone episodes and heavy metal history and a love of household cleaning products. She has a fear of heights and people who don’t immediately change into pajamas upon arriving home.

Scotty has been serving Seminole Clubs across the nation since 2018. Upon graduating from Florida State, he realized he had only been to five states. In an effort to change that he and his wife travel and visit new places any chance they get. On the weekends you will find him at the FSU game, doing yard work, or enjoying a delicious burger.

Whitney has been managing the Alumni Association’s events since 2010, creating gatherings for alumni all around the world. She’s a Florida panhandle native who enjoys all things Florida, especially sunshine, the beach and camping at local state parks with her daughter (class of 2034) and husband.

Aimee enjoys her role of Alumni Outreach & Engagement Programs Director immensely. Before joining the Alumni team in 2014, Aimee gained a lot of experience working in FSU University Relations for 20+ years. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys wine, reading, coloring, and spending time with her daughters and her husband – the order of which depends on the day.

Lindsey, a Florida State alumna, joined the Alumni Association team in 2019, after working at the FSU Foundation for two and a half years. As a graduate of the College of Fine Arts and art enthusiast, you can catch her at almost any gallery and museum opening in Tallahassee. Lindsey also enjoys exploring state parks and listening to true crime podcasts—usually not at the same time.

Meaghan is a former teacher and basketball coach who dropped lesson planning to work with students in the Student Alumni Association. For Meaghan it’s FSU athletics all the time. For instance, you can almost always find her listening to an FSU podcast on 2x speed because someone told her it makes you smarter.

Keith, a two-time graduate from Florida State, is the fearless leader of the Seminole Clubs and Chapters team. A 4-year starter on the Seminole football team, he has yet to meet a plate of barbeque he couldn’t finish. A true guy’s guy, Keith was recently blessed with the challenge of two twin baby girls.

Beth joined the Clubs Team at the Alumni Association in July 2017. As the Accounting Specialist she helps our Seminole Clubs keep track of their finances using QuickBooks Online. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and Catahoula cow herding dogs on their nearby farm. Her favorite pass times are fishing on their pond and trying out new recipes.