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Meet the Presidential Search Committee

Here are the 15 people tasked with finding our next leader, who will expand on 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to bold academics, innovative research and international impact.

With the announcement that John C. Hitt is retiring from the presidency, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has begun its search for a new president. Representatives from the , faculty, staff, student body, , Central Florida community, Florida Board of Governors and partner institutions have been charged with finding the next president to lead the university’s commitment to bold academics, innovative research and international impact. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø anticipates announcing its fifth president in March.

Keep up with the latest on 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s presidential search.

“Replacing President Hitt is an enormous responsibility. I’ve been very pleased with the progress we’ve made so far, especially with how well the committee has listened to the voices of students, faculty, alumni and all of those connected to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.”
Cristina Barreto, Search Committee Member

David Walsh

Search Chairman, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Parent

Beverly Seay

Search Vice Chair, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Parent

William Yeargin

Member, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees

Sydney Kitson

Vice Chair, Florida Board of Governors

Manoj Chopra

Professor of Engineering, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

Linda Walters

Pegasus Professor of Biology, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

Gordon Chavis

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

Cristina Barreto

Vice President, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Government Association

Rick Walsh ’77 ’83MS

Chair Emeritus, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees

Conrad Santiago

91³Ô¹ÏÍø Trustee Emeritus, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Parent

Michael Manglardi ’84

Emeritus Director, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Parent

Sara (Wellens) Bernard ’00

Chair, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Board

Falecia Williams ’06EdD

President, Valencia College West Campus

Buddy Dyer

Mayor, City of Orlando

Ken Robinson

President and CEO, Dr. Phillips Inc.