Global Initiatives Advisory Board

Alice AnconaDirector of Global Outreach, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Alex LucioVice-President, 3B Products, Inc.
Bruce LyonExecutive Director, Winter Haven Economic Development Center
Deena WareAssistant Town Manager/ Town Clerk, City of Dundee
George LinChinese Cuisine – Publix
Herb NoldBAS Faculty, Polk State College
Javier MarinDirector of Business Development, Central Florida Development Council
John BarberetChair, GI Committee
Kim SimpsonGlobal Initiatives, Program Coordinator, Polk State College
Kristy DulkoskiCommercial Manager, Mosaic
Kyle C. DavisDirector of Warehousing Operations, Publix Super Markets
Maria LehoczkyProfessor of Business, Polk State College
Matina WagnerInternship Coordinator, Polk State College
Meri MassDirector, Polk Arts Alliance
Paul DuvallManager, Pilcrow
Robert LeeOwner, Chinese Cuisine – Publix
Ryan TaylorCity Manager, Town of Dundee
Sandra CampbellDirector, Tampa Bay Export Assistance Center
Shirley MerkertStudent Donor, Polk State Alumni
Yesse OlivasHR Manager, Cutrale Citrus


Institute for Global Initiatives Key Contacts

NameEmailTitle
Dale Andersondanderson@polk.eduGlobal Studies Faculty Coordinator Lakeland Campus
John Barberetbarberet@polk.eduChair, Global Initiatives Committee
Kim Simpsonksimpson@polk.eduCoordinator, Global Initiatives Prog.
KT Morankamoran@polk.eduGlobal Studies Faculty Coordinator Winter Haven Campus
Lee Thomaslthomas@polk.eduVP of Academic Affairs