Our Team

Bridgette Heller

CoFounder & Volunteer CEO

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Eliot Heller

Volunteer CIO

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Keisha Snead

Director of Academic Partnerships, Teacher Coaching/ Development

Founding Members

Gladys McNeil

Reading Specialist, CoFounder and Emeritus Board Member

William (Bill) Puller

CoFounder and Board Member

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Angela Collins

CoFounder and Emeritus Board Member

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Bridgette Heller

CoFounder & Volunteer CEO

I spent 35+ years running global businesses for Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, as President of Danone’s $7B Specialized Nutrition, I led a phenomenal organization of 20,000+. I previously worked at Merck, J&J and Kraft. I’m now on the Boards of Aramark, Newman’s Own Inc., Dexcom and Novartis.

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Eliot Heller

Volunteer CIO

I am an experienced Cardiologist and Chief Medical Information Officer having lead system and workflow design for multiple hospital systems.

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Keisha Snead

SPPF Academic Leader

B.S. in Elementary Education,Cum Laude, FAMU 1996

I have served 24 years within the Elementary school setting in various instructional roles.  I have also served as the Mentor Coordinator for new and returning teachers. 


I have led professional development for faculty at several schools within Pinellas County.  I have coached colleagues in the understanding and delivery of the standards of reading and writing.  My love for learning is what drives my passion for teaching.  When I look into the eyes of a scholar who needs me, that is where I find my passion!

Gladys McNeil

Reading Specialist, CoFounder and Emeritus Board Member

William (Bill) Puller

CoFounder and Board Member

I am the former Director of Finance for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. My experience as a CPA spans multiple organizations including large utilities, universities, governmental organizations and several nonprofits.

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Angela Collins

CoFounder and Emeritus Board Member