Officers
President Lonnie Thompson
Lonnie is from Orlando and is active in Orange County politics, he is involved in FCAN's health care work and supports affordable housing efforts. Lonnie recently ran for the District 38 Florida House of Representative seat.
Vice President Tom Walker
Tom is an activist from Sarasota and active in several organizations including the Humanists of Florida. An expert on sumo wrestling, Tom often lectures on the subject.
Treasurer Denise Coburn
Denise helped found FCAN, and whether she is on the board or not, she has always helped with financial matters. Denise is a CPA and principal of Coburn and Coburn CPAs.
Secretary Susie Caplowe
Susie is Executive Director of the Florida League of Conservation Voters.
Organization State Board Members
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Equality Florida
Equality Florida is our statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender rights organization working to change Florida law so that
no-one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation or gender identity and expression. Nadine Smith, executive
director of EQFL, represents Equality Florida on the FCAN Board.
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West Central Florida Federation of
Labor AFL-CIO
The Central Labor Council representing union
members from 33 different international unions in 12 counties on
Florida's West Coast. Executive Director Cheryl Schroeder sits on the
FCAN Board and is Chair of FCAN's Nominating Committee.
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Service Employees
International Union The SEIU Florida Public
Services Union is the largest union of public employees in Florida.
Vice President Van Church serves on FCAN's Board. FCAN also works with
SEIU Healthcare Florida, which represents more than 20,000 nurses,
professional employees, certified nurses aides, service and technical
employees, and other hospital and nursing home employees.
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American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Florida Council 79 is the second largest union
in Florida with 90 locals representing approximately 110,000 employees
of the state, state universities, cities and counties, school boards and
private nonprofit hospitals. Monica O'Neal represents AFSME.
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Florida Justice
Association
Formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
(AFTL), the FJA is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's
civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida's citizens and
consumers.
- Humanists of Florida Association The HFA promotes freedom and democracy by using reason and science to create a more compassionate society. Our focal issues are democracy, science, education and community.
Individual State Board Members
| Cathy Bowers | Tom Krumreich |
| Sheldon Busansky | Cam Oberting |
| Anita Davis | Gail Marie Perry |
| Mark Ferrulo | Ginny Stevans |
| Rose Marie Gasser | Ro Walsh |
| Doug Head | Chris Worley |
| Dan Hendrickson | Ray Worley |
| John Howey | |