Instructors

Until December 6, 2021, when the business was sold to Foundation Partner’s Group, starting in 2013 (to date of sale 12-6-21) Baldwin served as a shareholder and CEO of Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Services, Inc (a Florida Corporation) – providing end-of-life services in Central, Northeast, and Southwest, Florida from 19 locations, serving 19,500 families in 2021.

As a volunteer, I currently serve as CEO of the historic, non-profit Gardens at DePugh Skilled Nursing Center at Winter Park – Board Advisor to the non-profit Welbourne Nursery & Preschool at Winter Park - serve on the Dean’s College of Business Administration Advisory Counsel at the University of Central Florida – serve as Vice President of the Winter Park Historical Association, Director of Bach Festival Society - and serve as a Trustee of Winter Park’s Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation. 

Ali is the Executive Director of the Winter Park Day Nursery, a nonprofit preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and their families. The Winter Park Day nursery’s mission is to provide a secure, nurturing and educational environment that is affordable and supports family diversity. Ali joined the staff in January 2005 and served in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as executive director since 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado, and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College, where she also earned a certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy. She holds an Advanced Level Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and has taken several continuing education courses in childcare and child-development through UCF and Seminole State College. She has worked to increase WPDN's visibility in the Central Florida community through her involvement in local civic and service organizations and advisory boards related to early childhood education. Ali is currently actively engaged in the League of Women Voters serving on the Education committee and is President Elect of the Rotary Club of Winter Park. Ali has been married to her husband, Geoff since 2008 and has a son Dillon who attends Maitland Middle School.

 Paul Dunlap has an MA in Film & TV. He’s worked as a Producer, Director, Cameraman, and Editor for PBS, ABC, CBS and as a BBC Corporate Communications Trainer. Paul’s been playing with cars since he was a kid. He owns a 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible and is a member of The Edsel Owners Club, International Edsel Club, Florida Edsel Club and is currently the VP of the Central Florida Edsel Club. 

Betsy Gardner is a dynamic and visionary CEO with an exceptional track record spanning startup ventures, growth-stage enterprises, and turnaround scenarios. Her leadership journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of revenue growth and organizational transformation across global markets. From the bustling streets of London to the vibrant communities of Florida, Betsy's impact has resonated far and wide.

As President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, she has steered the organization toward unprecedented heights. Under her guidance focusing on innovation, the Chamber achieved the prestigious Chamber Innovation Grand Prize award for North America within the first two years of her tenure, and a Top 3 National Chamber of the Year in 2023, during the Chamber’s Centennial year. 

My fitness training started at the age of 16 and has continued for over 40 years. During that time, I attended high school, then college, and worked 2 jobs all while pursuing further training in martial arts and other fitness methods. 32 years ago, I started up an additional business (graphics-drafting) to help finance my next goal of owning my school. I moved to Florida from the Midwest to make this goal a reality. Now, having had previous ownership in 2 wellness & martial arts schools, I have reached far beyond what I thought to have been my potential. Currently though, no more schools for me; too much time was spent on the business aspects. Instead, I teach classes, speak at wellness events, and am authoring my series of books and study guides. The focus of all of my endeavors is on the importance of the training and how it benefits myself and the others in my life. 

Annalise Pforr is a current PhD student at the University of Central Florida, where she focuses on early medieval Byzantine archaeology in central Anatolia. Her research interests lie in the intersection of anthropology, material culture, geospatial archaeology, and digital technologies, with a focus on using digital humanity and geospatial methods to increase the accessibility of threatened material culture and cultural heritage.

Dr. Christina Risner is a lifelong learner that has a passion for anatomy and optimizing movement to improve the human experience. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specialized in orthopedics and therapeutic exercise. She currently works in clinical research for Stryker and moonlights as an adjunct professor at AdventHealth University teaching anatomy & physiology and medical terminology. 

 Dan Zagata is the Managing Director of Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm. Dan brings 24 years of experience working with professionals, businesses, and non-profits to help them realize their financial potential and goals. Dan earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, Boston, and earned his Doctor of Business Administration in Finance from the International School of Management, Paris, France. He also holds a graduate certificate in Financial Planning from University of Miami. In addition, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College and is a Chartered Life Underwriter. 

  Dr. Carl Creasman has been Professor of History at Valencia College since 2002, the Chair for the discipline on the East Campus since 2009. His focus of study is Revolutionary Europe, from the Renaissance through the French Revolution, or as he often says focusing his scholarship on "how societies morph and change over time."  Dr. Creasman also has degrees in Psychology, Theology, Bible, and most recently completed his Doctorate in Ministry in Semiotics, Church, and Culture. 

Christy is the Executive Director of the Winter Park Historical Association. Growing up, she lived in Tampa and then attended the University of Pittsburgh on a swimming scholarship and graduated with a BS in Sociology and Communications. Not being one to live in a cold climate, she moved back to Florida in 1995 and calls Longwood home but her heart is in Winter Park.

Christy worked for First Data Financial out of college and then was a corporate event planner for Hello Florida and House of Blues for many years. After her two children were born, she worked in her family’s commercial printing company.

Wanting to move in the direction of her passion of local history, Christy became the executive assistant for the Winter Park History Museum and in 2020 she became the executive director.

She serves on the boards for Seminole County Historical Society, Altamonte Springs Historical Society and is the Vice President of Welbourne Nursery and Preschool Board. In 2021 she was named one of Winter Park Magazine’s Most Influential People.

Christy is a photographer that shoots landscapes, architecture and the details in life. She’s happiest driving down backroads at sunset capturing the impermanence of things that catch her eye.

Christy’s branding statement is “I want to be known for being a person who sees the extraordinary in the ordinary so that I can deliver appreciation for being in the moment.”

Stacey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, making her a legal expert in Elder Law. The Florida Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar, awarded only to lawyers with exceptional knowledge, skills, and proficiency, as well as a reputation for professionalism and ethics in a particular field of law. 

Stacey focuses her practice on estate planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration, guardianship, and Medicaid planning. She is also an Accredited Veterans Claim Attorney as required to practice law before the VA.

Stacey is a Florida native. She grew up in Miami, Florida before moving to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida (UCF). Stacey graduated from UCF in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies. She then earned her Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law in Orlando in 2016, with honors.

Stacey is a compassionate advocate and advisor who devotes her time to helping families and individuals with concerns related to Estate Planning and Elder Law. .