Our Board

Tim Center

Board Chair

Non-Profit Executive

A Florida native who has dedicated his career to strengthening Florida's communities through policy, advocacy, and sustainability work, spanning state policy, non-profit advocacy, and sustainability consulting.

Hailey Miller

Board Treasurer

Senior Director of Public Affairs, Hut 8 (formerly Digital Power Network)

A nationally recognized leader in regulatory policy, government affairs, and digital infrastructure development, operating at the intersection of energy, technology, economic development, and public policy.

Jesus Peña

Board Secretary

Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer, United Data Technologies (UDT)

A technology executive and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience scaling technology services businesses through major shifts from internet to cloud, cybersecurity, and AI.

Sherry Ambrose

Board Member

Director, Economic Development, FPL (Florida Power & Light)

An economic development leader with nearly two decades of experience across Florida, Texas, and Washington, overseeing competitive economic development projects and lead generation.

Dr. Brian Fonseca

Board Member

Vice Provost for Defense and National Security Research and Director of the Institute for Public Policy at FIU and Co-Founder of ARSOFT US

A national security and public policy expert, published author, and former U.S. Marine, focused on U.S. and Latin American governance, national security, and cyberspace.

Luna Phillips

Board Member

Shareholder; Chair, Environmental & Land Use Practice, Gunster

A Florida Bar board certified shareholder and Environmental practice leader with over two decades of experience in water, natural resources, and administrative law, including Everglades restoration.

Jamie Grant

Board Member

Co-Founder & CEO, RedLeif

Former Florida CIO and current CEO of RedLeif who has led enterprise technology and cybersecurity at statewide scale while building and scaling venture-backed companies, operating at the intersection of public-sector modernization, digital infrastructure, and security.

Stephanie Smith

Board Member

Vice President, State and Regional Affairs, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas

A seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and governmental relations, including developing strategies to advance legislation and navigate regulatory issues on behalf of Fortune 500 companies.

Frank Walker

Board Member

Executive Vice President, Government & Political Relations, Florida Chamber of Commerce

A veteran of Capitol Hill and Florida's business advocacy community who leads legislative and political strategy for the state's largest business organization, bringing more than a decade of federal policy and campaign experience to Florida's growth agenda.

Daniel Leon

Board Member

Vice President of Government Relations, MasTec, Inc.

A government relations executive with over a decade of experience in legislative affairs, political strategy, and stakeholder engagement. He currently serves as Vice President of Government Relations at MasTec, Inc.

Dr. Geeta Nayyar

Board Member

Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, is a leading physician-technologist, investor, and globally recognized Chief Medical Officer who is redefining the dialogue around innovation, especially the role of AI grounded in humanity, clinical insight, and trust. She is known for bringing a vital blend of medical knowledge and empathy into high-tech environments.

Chris Flack

Board Member

VP, Government Affairs, Duke Energy

Christopher “Chris” Flack is Vice President of Government Affairs for Duke Energy Florida, based inSt. Petersburg. In this role, he leads the company’s legislative and regulatory strategy in Florida, helping position Duke Energy on issues important to its customers, operations and long-term success.

Kerri Stewart

Board Member

Chief Administrative Officer, Miller Electric

As Chief Administrative Officer at Miller Electric, Kerri Stewart works collaboratively across the entire business to leverage data and analytics to drive improvement to business and customer outcomes. Kerri participates in the development of business strategy and establishes/manages plans to achieve corporate business objectives.

Imran Siddiqui, JD

Executive Director

The Executive Director of FDISA and former CEO of South Florida Tech Hub, recognized for convening diverse stakeholders across technology, government, and academia.

Brittany Wise

Lead Spokesperson

Lead Spokesperson for FDISA and founder of B.Wise Communications, recognized for strategic communications leadership across higher education, public affairs, and emerging technologies.