President's Letter: August 2026
August 2026
As I write my final President's message, I find myself reflecting on one word that has guided my service over the past two years: stewardship.
To me, stewardship means caring for something that does not belong to any one person. It means honoring the trust our members place in us, building on the work of those who came before us, and leaving the chapter stronger for those who will follow. Every Board serves for a season, but stewardship continues.
With that in mind, I am pleased to announce the Board that will serve ICF North Florida during the 2026–2028 term.
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Lisa Kuruvilla – President
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Della Shaw – Interim President-Elect
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Jennifer Torres – Immediate Past President
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Andrea Demps – Secretary/Treasurer
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Ramona Miyagishima – Director of Membership
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Stacey Wynn – Director of Programming
Please join me in congratulating the incoming Board and thanking them for their willingness to serve our members and our profession.
I also encourage you to join us for our Annual Meeting on October 10 (registration coming soon), where you'll hear from each Board member as they share their goals and vision for the coming term.
Before then, Lisa Kuruvilla, Della Shaw, and I will represent ICF North Florida at the Southeast Regional Chapters (SERC) Leadership Conference. This year's theme, Leading with Purpose: Strengthening Chapters and Elevating Impact, reflects the conference's focus on helping chapters learn from one another and strengthen the impact we have in our local communities. We look forward to bringing back ideas and insights to share with you at the Annual Meeting.
As I conclude my term as President, I simply want to thank everyone who has contributed to the life of this chapter. Whether you served on the Board, volunteered, attended programs, mentored another coach, or participated in our community, you have helped strengthen ICF North Florida.
Roles change, but stewardship continues. I look forward to supporting Lisa, our Board, and our members as I transition into the role of Immediate Past President.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
With gratitude,
Before the Ballot
Board service is one of the most meaningful ways members can give back to our coaching community. Strong, dedicated leaders strengthen our Chapter, helping ensure that it continues to thrive in service for years to come.
In August, you will be invited to vote for our new Board of Directors. But long before members cast their votes, a dedicated group of volunteers on The Nomination Committee was hard at work—holding conversations, recognizing leadership potential, answering questions, and helping shape ICF North Florida’s future.
We are so grateful for their work in identifying and recruiting a talented, strong, diverse slate of leaders ready to guide our Chapter into the future.
Please join us in expressing our sincere appreciation to our Nominating Committee for their thoughtful stewardship and commitment to developing leadership within our chapter.
Thank you to Dale, Ebonie, and Leila — your time, energy, and commitment have made a lasting difference. We are grateful for your service and for helping shape the future of ICF North Florida.
