Our Board

Britt's Bunch board members come from diverse backgrounds, each one bringing with them, different skills and perspectives. We are a collaborative and passionate team that serves to help bring positive change to the Central Florida community.

Jan Garcias has lived in Central Florida for more than a decade with her daughter Britt. Active in the philanthropic community, Jan has served as an active volunteer for UCF, the Down syndrome Association of Central Florida and numerous local charities.

Executive Director

Jan Garcias

Amy was elected as the chair in 2022 and has an extensive background as a nonprofit executive and consultant. She currently works with nonprofits on strategic planning, coaching and interim leadership. She has known Jan & Britt since 2011, and is a true leader in the non-profit community.

Board Chair

Amy Van Bergen

Robert is a graduate of UCF and has a background as a reporter and speech writer before returning to the classroom as a communications professor. He has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the chair of both the Tallahassee Alumni Club and the Dallas-Forth Worth Alumni Club. As a die-hard UCF Athletics fan, Robert's dog was named after the UCF mascot, Knightro.

Vice Chair

Robert Aronoff

Treasurer

Jennifer Sikora

Lauren is a lifelong Central Florida resident and proud second generation UCF Alumni, following in her father's footsteps. She started volunteering with nonprofits in middle school, and was a volunteer lacrosse coach throughout high school and college. She first met Britt as a UCF football game -- where else?!

Secretary & Website Design

Lauren Gardenhire

The girl with the dream who's wisdom is simple: "Find someone who needs your help and help them."

Board Member

Britt

Antoine Poe is a physical education teacher for Duval County Public Schools. Antoine is a UCF graduate and was a member of the UCF Football team in the early 2000s. He finished the 2003 season with 111 tackles - including a team high 16 for a loss and 3 sacks.

Board Member

Antoine Poe

Leah is a pediatric clinical social worker who provides mental health services and psychosocial support to patients and their families. She currently works Nemours Children's Health and is a proud UCF grad. She is passionate about helping bridging the gaps in care for underserved children and families.

Board Member

Leah Wimberly, LCSW

Steve is the owner and principal for Omni Productions in Orlando which produces high-end corporate videos, in-person & hybrid events/conferences and multimedia projects for Fortune 500 companies. He is the proud parent of two sons, one of whom is currently a wide receiver for the UCF Football team.

Board Member

Steve Martin

Patrick is an IT Program/Project Manager at Walt Disney World and met Britt and the Britt's Bunch team through his love for UCF football. He loves politics and is active as an Alumnus for Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Board Member

Patrick Nurse

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Missy is passionate about children and making a difference in their lives.

Board Member

Missy Chandler

"

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

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- Helen Keller