Board of Directors

The Emerge Broward Board of Directors consists of Emerge Broward alumni members who are committed to ensuring the success and longevity of the organization. If you are interested in learning more about serving on our board, please contact us.

EB Board of Directors

  • Andrew Caksackkar
    Andrew Caksackkar
    Systems Analyst
    President
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  • Avesta Shaygannik
    Avesta Shaygannik
    Northwestern Mutual, South Florida
    Vice President
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  • John Xanthos
    John Xanthos
    Executive Director of Finance (954)643-2879
    Treasurer
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  • Maggie Gunther
    Maggie Gunther
    Vice President - Marketing & Communications
    Immediate Past President
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  • Nicole Almeida
    Nicole Almeida
    Director
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  • Chase Kulp
    Chase Kulp
    Senior Associate (954)673-5678
    Director
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  • Shawn Oden
    Shawn Oden
    Managing Director & Market Leader
    Director
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  • Kaya Suarez
    Kaya Suarez
    Director (917)407-5323
    Director
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  • Ian Thurston
    Ian Thurston
    Director, Beverage Innovation (646)256-5084
    Director
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  • Luckson Abraham
    Luckson Abraham
    Real Estate Advisor (786)910-9120
    Leadership Team Co-Chair
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  • Michele Fernandez
    Michele Fernandez
    Director of Development, Hispanic Unity of Florida
    Leadership Team Co-Chair
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  • Jene Kapela
    Jene Kapela
    President (305)332-6688
    EB Program Director
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