About the Foundation
The Palm Beach State College Foundation advances the mission of Palm Beach State College by securing philanthropic support and fostering strategic partnerships that create transformative opportunities for students while strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our community.
At its core, the Foundation is built on meaningful relationships — bringing together donors, alumni, community partners, and friends who share a commitment to student success and the future of Palm Beach County.
The Foundation supports the College by:
- Raising awareness of and engagement with Palm Beach State College
- Cultivating and stewarding philanthropic investments
- Managing and distributing charitable gifts in accordance with donors’ intentions
- Funding initiatives that enhance student achievement and expand educational opportunities
Through these efforts, the Foundation helps ensure that Palm Beach State students have the resources and support they need to thrive.
Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc.
812 Fern Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561-868-3450 | Fax: 561-868-3687
email: foundation@pbsc.edu
Mailing Address
640 Clematis St. #278 | West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Foundation Staff
Andria Cunningham
Vice President,Institutional Advancement and CEO, Foundation for PBSC
cunninga@pbsc.edu
561-868-3450
Bridget Weber
Scholarship and Donor Relations Coordinator
weberb@pbsc.edu
561-868-3466
- Ricky Wade, Chair
- Elizabeth Hamma, Vice Chair
- Vicki Chouris, Interim Secretary
- Brent Fykes, Treasurer
- Pat Bishop
- Dr. Melissa Friedman-Levine
- Stephen Constantine
- Hermine Drezner
- George T. Elmore
- Pia Giannone
- Julie Kime
- Whitney Cunningham Walker
- Alfred Zucaro
- Ava L. Parker, J.D., PBSC President
- Andria M. Cunningham, CEO Foundation
- James Duffie, CPA
- Geovanni Denis, General Counsel
- Debbie Beres, Faculty Representative
- Everett Robertson, Student Representative
Note: All members of the Palm Beach State College Foundation Board of Directors are required to sign an acknowledgment form stating they have reviewed and understand the Sunshine Law and Conflict of Interest Policy of Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc.
The purpose of these meetings is for the Executive Committee to conduct public business. Meetings are open to the public. A copy of the agenda is available at the Foundation Office, 812 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aid services for this meeting may call the Foundation at 561-868-3450 with his or her request.
Note: All Full Board meetings will be held at 12 p.m. on the Lake Worth campus, unless otherwise noted.
| Day/Date | Meeting | Time |
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| Wednesday, January 21 | Full Board Meeting | 12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, February 18 |
Executive Committee Meeting | 8 a.m. |
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Wednesday, March 18 |
Full Board Meeting | 12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, April 22 |
Executive Committee Meeting Investment committee meeting |
8 a.m. 9 a.m. |
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Wednesday, May 13 |
Full Board Meeting |
12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, June 10 |
Executive Committee meeting | 8 a.m. |
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Wednesday, August 19 |
Executive Committee Meeting Investment committee meeting |
8 a.m. 9 a.m. |
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Wednesday, September 16 |
Full Board Meeting |
12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, October 14 |
Executive Committee Meeting | 8 a.m. |
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Wednesday, November 18 |
Full Board Meeting | 12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, December 2 |
Executive Committee Meeting | 8 a.m. |
The Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc., operates under the auspices of Institutional Advancement and serves as fiduciary, connecting private philanthropy with charitable giving opportunities that advance the College’s mission and strategic plan.
Established in 1973. A 501(c)3 organization.