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Official Philanthropic Partner

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks uses the power of philanthropy to support education, exploration, and conservation in Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, and Big Cypress National Preserve.

Meet Our Team
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What Makes Us Different

We play a vital role in sustaining essential programs that government funding does not cover. From student field trips to community outreach and habitat restoration, these programs depend on private philanthropy.Thanks to our generous supporters, critical park programs continue to thrive. We educate teachers and students, connect communities to nature, and help preserve the health and beauty of Florida's national parks for generations to come.

As official park partners, we do not engage in advocacy and provide nonpartisan support to Florida's national parks.

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Meet the Leaders Behind the Mission

Lulu Vilas

Lulu Vilas

Chief Executive Officer
The Alliance for Florida's National Parks
lvilas@floridanationalparks.org

Board of Directors

Marcos Garcia-Allen

Marcos Garcia-Allen

Chair of the Board, Nominations Chair, Two Nights Under the Stars Chair
Garcia Allen Law
Founding Partner
Peter Wasmer

Peter Wasmer

Vice Chair of the Board, Big Cypress Celebration Chair
Pure Coastal Development, LLC
Founder & CEO
Carlos (Charlie) Arazoza

Carlos (Charlie) Arazoza

Director
Arazoza & Company
Partner
Carlos Jimenez

Carlos Jimenez

Director
Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes
Shareholder
Colton Chase

Colton Chase

Secretary of the Board
Herbert W. Hoover Foundation
Vice-Chairman
Cristy Lloveras

Cristy Lloveras

Director
MCL Coordination
Business Owner
Jorge L. Gómez-Möller

Jorge L. Gómez-Möller

Communications Chair
Driftwood Capital
Partner & Chief Legal Officer
Kristine Vazquez-Caldas

Kristine Vazquez-Caldas

Director
JP Morgan Chase
Executive Director and Area Manager
Omar Barrera

Omar Barrera

Finance Chair
Ace Financial Group
Principal
Roxanne Elizabeth Whiddon

Roxanne Elizabeth Whiddon

Wine & Wildlife Chair
PartyRox Events
Retired
Sheryl Soukup

Sheryl Soukup

Development Advisor
Soukup Strategic Solutions and Mountain & Sea Vacation Properties
President
William (Billy) Krauss

William (Billy) Krauss

Director
Morgan Stanley
Executive Director
Xavier A. Franco

Xavier A. Franco

Director
McArdle Franco PLLC
Partner

Board Emeritus

Chuck Mlakar

Chuck Mlakar

Board Emeritus 2024
The Millcraft Group
CEO, Retired
Corinne Guerra

Corinne Guerra

Board Emeritus 2022
Summit Group Properties
Director of Marketing and Communications
Fran P. Mainella

Fran P. Mainella

Board Emeritus 2024
National Park Service
16th Director & First Woman to Serve as Director, Retired
Gavin McKenzie

Gavin McKenzie

Board Emeritus 2025
McKenzie
Owner & CEO
Howard Isaacson

Howard Isaacson

Board Emeritus 2024
Success Facilitators, Inc.
CEO & President
Olin McKenzie

Olin McKenzie

Board Emeritus 2024
McKenzie Dental Design Studio
DDS, Retired
Patrick White

Patrick White

Board Emeritus 2021
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP
Esquire, Retired
Rainer W. Schael

Rainer W. Schael

Board Emeritus 2021
RS Environmental Consulting, Inc.
President
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Filling the gap
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Help Us Support Florida’s National Parks

Every gift to The Alliance educates teachers and students, encourages exploration, and enables conservation efforts that protect the health of Florida’s national parks. Your 100% tax-deductible donations to The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks directly supports education, exploration, and conservation programs that keep these natural parks thriving. Discover the many ways you can partner with The Alliance so we can continue supporting education, exploration, and conservation.
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