Wendy Spencer, CEO, Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Volunteer Florida), Tallahassee, FL

Volunteer Florida administers Florida’s AmeriCorps Programs; coordinates volunteers and donations statewide during times of disaster; and assists in developing Florida’s network of volunteer centers. As CEO of Volunteer Florida, Wendy manages as much as $18 million a year in federal, state, and local grants that engage citizens in volunteer activities. Wendy’s 24-year career includes serving as Director of the Florida State Park Service, where she managed 1,700 full and part-time employees and more than 5,000 volunteers for 158 award-winning state parks. She also served as Resource Development Director for the United Way of the Big Bend from 1991–2001. Wendy has raised more than $35 million to benefit communities and has volunteered on countless boards of charitable organizations. She currently serves on the boards of the Florida Association of Voluntary Agencies for Caribbean Action and the Association of State Service Commissions. She also is a graduate of the XXIV Class of Leadership Florida. Wendy was appointed in early 2006 by President Bush to serve on the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.