The Talent Advancement Network (TAN) for Northeast Florida
Florida Statute 445.007 requires each local workforce development board to create an education and industry consortium composed of educational entities and business representatives in the designated workforce service delivery area. The Talent Advancement Network (TAN) for Northeast Florida satisfies this requirement.
The relationship between industry and education is vital to the state and local workforce development system. Local consortiums like TAN meet quarterly and provide reports, including community-based information related to educational programs and industry needs. TAN reports inform our board and staff on programs, services, and partnerships in the service delivery area and assist us in creating strategies and local plans that align educational programming with industry needs at the local level. The TAN leverages existing educational systems and leadership, industry strengths and leadership, and pockets of workforce excellence to create a stronger talent pipeline focused on the youth, adults, and veterans currently living in Northeast Florida. The TAN is managed in partnership by CareerSource NEFL and JAXUSA Partnership.
More information about the role of education and industry consortiums is available in the statewide strategic policy.
TAN for Northeast Florida Members
Cyndi Adams
Director of HR,AVP
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Zoe Astra
Talent Acquisition Leader
Guidewell
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Danielle Blackwell
Vice President Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communications
Edward Waters University
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Shelia Cribb
Market Executive
Bank of America
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Scott Curry
Senior Director
UNF Career Services
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Corey Graf
Project Manager FIS University Program
FIS
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Moyla Halimy
Vice President of Workforce Diversity
VyStar
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Edward Jordan
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
St. Johns River State College
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Virginie Mascia
Division Director
VACO
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Brian Porter
HR Senior Manager
Boeing
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Emily Roth
Workforce Development Manager
Ascension St. Vincent’s
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Catlin Smith Sockbeson, PhD
Associate Dean Davis College of Business
Jacksonville University
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Mary M. Smith
Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development
Jacksonville Transit Authority
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Allyson Steeg
Talent Acquisition Leader
Haskell
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Dr. John Wall
Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Corey Wright
Assistant Superintendent of Accountability & Assessment
Duval County Public Schools
Service Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
TAN for Northeast Florida Scheduled Meetings
Jax Chamber – Haldlow Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
- January 27, 2026 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- April 28, 2026 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- July 21, 2026 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- October 27, 2026 – 9:30 am – 11:00 am