Florida College System Executive and Leadership Team

Thomas Bugos, the President at Florida College System, spearheads strategic partnerships and resource development to advance postsecondary education initiatives. Bugos focuses on cultivating relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders to ensure the curriculum aligns with current workforce demands, thereby enhancing student employability. This executive role involves driving the Foundation's efforts to provide substantial student scholarships, exceeding $1 million annually, to facilitate access to affordable, high-quality education. Thomas Bugos champions programs that prepare students for success in their chosen fields, contributing directly to the economic vitality of Florida. The President's leadership ensures the Foundation effectively serves as a vital link for both recent high school graduates and returning adults seeking to advance their educational and career trajectories.

Lisa Masserio, the President at Florida College System, oversees the strategic direction for student support services and scholarship allocation. Masserio's leadership ensures that the Foundation effectively provides crucial financial aid, awarding over $1 million in scholarships annually to students across Florida's 28 colleges. This role is pivotal in facilitating access to affordable, high-quality postsecondary education, directly supporting individuals including recent high school graduates and returning adults. Lisa Masserio works to strengthen the connection between educational attainment and workforce readiness, partnering with industries to prepare a skilled talent pool. The President's focus remains on maximizing student success and ensuring educational programs meet evolving market needs.

Thomas Auxter, the President at Florida College System, drives initiatives focused on expanding access to postsecondary education and enhancing program relevance for workforce development. Auxter's strategic vision guides the Foundation's efforts to support Florida's 28 colleges, ensuring students receive high-quality education aligned with industry demands. This executive position involves cultivating key relationships to secure funding for student scholarships, which total over $1 million annually, thereby removing financial barriers for aspiring learners. Thomas Auxter champions the preparation of a skilled workforce by fostering innovative educational pathways for both traditional and non-traditional students. The President's commitment ensures the Foundation remains a critical resource for educational advancement and economic opportunity in Florida.

Anthony Colucci, the President at Florida College System, directs strategic planning and operational execution to bolster postsecondary education across the state. Colucci's leadership ensures the Foundation effectively supports Florida's 28 colleges by facilitating student scholarships and advancing educational initiatives vital for workforce preparation. This executive role focuses on strengthening partnerships with industry to guarantee that educational programs meet current and future market needs, thereby enhancing graduate employability. Anthony Colucci oversees the allocation of over $1 million in scholarships annually, making high-quality, affordable education accessible to a diverse student population, including recent high school graduates and returning adults. The President's efforts are central to cultivating a skilled workforce prepared for Florida's economic landscape.

Tanya Cornell, the Chief of Staff at Florida College System, directs strategic initiatives and operational alignment across the organization. Cornell ensures seamless execution of the Foundation's mission to support Florida's 28 colleges by providing student scholarships and advancing postsecondary education. This leadership role involves close collaboration with college presidents and the board to identify and implement key programmatic enhancements. Cornell's oversight extends to managing critical projects that facilitate student access to affordable, high-quality education, directly impacting workforce development aligned with industry needs. By streamlining internal processes and fostering interdepartmental synergy, Tanya Cornell drives efficiency and maximizes the Foundation's impact in awarding over $1 million in scholarships annually and preparing a skilled workforce.