SCGO Executive Board

Kenneth Swift II - President 
president@orlandonoles.org

Presides at all meetings of the club. The president appoints the standing committees and special committees, and exercises the powers generally associated with the president of a Seminole Club®. The president shall be the official representative of the club on all occasions except when otherwise designated.

- Seminole Club® Constitution, Article IV, Section 2.a

Kenneth Swift II is an Orlando native and graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Finance and B.A. in Music - Liberal Arts. While at FSU, Kenneth was heavily involved in Student Government Association, FSU College of Music, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Currently, Kenneth is a financial advisor with Equitable and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professional designation. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoys staying active, traveling, watching sports, and live concerts.

 

Yalanda McCoy - Vice President/ President Elect
vp@orlandonoles.org 

Takes on the responsibilities of the president in the event of the president’s absence. The vice president works with other officers and committee members, is an ex-officio member of all committees, and carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the president.

- Seminole Club® Constitution, Article IV, Section 2.b

Yalanda McCoy, is a native Floridian, raised in Putnam County, Fl and long-time Orlando resident. Yalanda currently serves as a Director of Risk and Compliance for a national Legal Services Administrator specializing in Class Action, Mass Arbitration, Regulatory Remediation, and Corporate Services. Yalanda is a two-time graduate of Florida State University with a Master of Law in Legal Risk Management and HR Compliance from the Florida State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science. With a heart for service, Yalanda is an active volunteer in the Orlando community and she serves her hometown community as a Board Member and of The PHS Alumni Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit scholarship foundation, where she is responsible for scholarship outreach and compliance operations. Yalanda is a full-time supporter of FSU and spends most of her free-time recruiting new fans (just kidding, sort of), visiting the local theme parks, and indulging in her love of history through travel.

Secretary
secretary@orlandonoles.org

Serves as the secretary to the governing body of the club and compiles the official minutes of each meeting hosted by the club. The secretary tracks and records 10 participation and attendance information and forwards board meeting minutes and materials to the FSU Alumni Association. The secretary also shall conduct the correspondence of the club, including overseeing the coordination of newsletters and other mailings.

- Seminole Club® Constitution, Article IV, Section 2.c 

 

Assists in the preparation of all budgets; assists in the direction of the development and maintenance of the financial accounts within QuickBooks and assists in the handling of scholarship funds.

- Seminole Club® Constitution, Article IV, Section 2.c

 

Misha Paul - At-Large Member 
atlarge@orlandonoles.org

 

The Member-At-Large takes on the responsibilities of the secretary or treasurer in the event of either of their absence, and other duties as assigned by the president.

- Seminole Club® Constitution, Article IV, Section 2.e

Misha Paul, graduated from FSU in 2005 with a BS in psychology, minoring in child development. While on campus, she was an active member in the Black Student Union, Elite Modeling Troupe, and the Caribbean Students Association. Misha was honored in the Orlando Business Journal class of 2022 '40 Under 40'. Fun fact: Misha took karate for 10 years and earned her black belt before graduating high school!

 

Dr. Taylor J. Langley - Director of Community Service 
CommunityService@orlandonoles.org

 

Dr. Taylor J. Langley is a Central Florida native from Eustis, FL. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Florida State University in 2014 and received a M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University. During her tenure at FSU, Taylor served on the executive boards of the Black Student Union and Women Student Union. Taylor currently works as a Counseling & Sport Psychologist for Rollins College Athletics and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her community, traveling, attending sporting and arts events, and loving on her dog-daughter, Sophie Bella.

 

Dr. Keita Joy Ductant - Director of Community Events
Events@orlandonoles.org

Success maximizer, motivational teacher, and CEO of Success Uncensored® Coaching. Dr. Keita Joy graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. In addition, she has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

 

MarCherie Thompkins - Director of Fundraising

 

MarCherie Thompkins is the Development Manager for Family Promise of Greater Orlando. She connects with donors and community leaders to help fight housing insecurity and handles the organization’s marketing and communication. MarCherie also writes grants to fund the agency’s initiatives. Before joining Family Promise in 2023, MarCherie worked as a Campus Sourcer for Electronic Arts (EA) Sports, collaborating with HBCUs, HSIs, and local colleges to promote EA Sports Internship programs. She also served as the Recruitment Chair for BEAT! (Black at "EA" Team). A native Floridian, Ms. Thompkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis on Editing, Writing, and Media from Florida State University. She’s a long-time thespian and musical theater lover, with her favorite role being Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray.

 

Leanne Brunache - Director of Game Watch
GameWatch@orlandonoles.org

Leanne Brunache graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English: Editing, Writing, and Media. While in college Leanne was heavily involved in the FSU chapter of the American Cancer Society and was nominated for humanitarian of the year for her efforts within the club. Today Leanne is working as a construction project manager. She mainly focuses on commercial and federal projects across the state of Florida.

 

Adel Bebe - Director of Membership 
 
Adel Bebe is an Orlando native and a Florida State University Graduate with a B.S. in Information Technology. While at FSU, Adel was heavily involved in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, National Society of Black Engineers,Inc., and Blacks In Technology,Inc. Currently, Adel is an Electrical Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In his spare time, Adel enjoys staying active, traveling, watching sports, and reading.
Sherraine Felder - Director of Public Relations 

PR@orlandonoles.org

 

Shont'a McCord - Immediate Past President