The Community Foundation of North Central Florida (CFNCF) recently announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors.

The new directors include Virginia Grant, Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Ray McKnight, Kevin Spellicy and Marlo Walpole.

The Foundation expressed its gratitude to the five departing board members—Past Chairs Eric Godet and Michael Potapow, and Board Members Kay Ayers, Dr. Paul Broadie, and Linda Kallman—for their exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission, according to a press release.

Joining the board are:

• Virginia Grant, a mental health counselor with extensive nonprofit experience and a passion for fostering diversity and equity, has served on numerous boards and committees to drive positive social change.
• Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Director of Institutional Assessment at the University of Florida and former Gainesville City Commissioner, has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service through her work with local nonprofits and leadership as Chair of the Women’s Giving Circle.
• Ray McKnight, a retired Sales Leader and Securities Principal with Allstate Insurance, who brings decades of business and community leadership experience, including his service with 100 Black Men of Greater Florida GNV, Inc., and Gainesville Church of God by Faith.
• Kevin Spellicy, President and Principal Engineer at Campbell Spellicy Engineering, whose community involvement includes serving as Board Chair for Grace Marketplace and volunteering with local nonprofits to support underserved populations.
• Marlo Walpole, a retired biotechnology executive and founding member of AxoGen brings her expertise in product development and regulatory strategy, alongside a deep dedication to education and mentorship in the local community.

These new board members join the Community Foundation at, “an exciting time of growth and continued focus on philanthropy and impact. Their diverse perspectives and professional accomplishments will strengthen the Foundation’s ability to address the region’s most pressing needs,” according to the release.

For more information about the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and its work, visit www.cfncf.org.