Board Members

Dedicated volunteers make up a key segment of the Suncoast Institute team. Our Board of Trustees serve on a volunteer basis to collaborate and oversee our initiatives to help us meet our mission. The Board of Trustees consists of representatives from our community who meet several times yearly, allowing for regular and effective communication between the trustees, executive committee members of the Suncoast Institute and staff. Our distinguished Board members possess impressive credentials and considerable expertise but their greatest qualification is dedication to the cause and compassion for those we serve.

The Suncoast Institute Board of Trustees

  • Mary Jean Etten, Ed D, Chair
  • Roxanne Sams, MSN, MA, Vice-chair
  • Benjamin Hayes, Treasurer
  • Patsy Jayne Ware, RN, BSN, MA, Secretary
  • Leah Clendening, MPS, BPS, RN
  • Charles Corr, PhD
  • William Hale, MD
  • Kathy Hyer, PhD
  • Carrie Nero, PhD
  • Oliver Oyama, PhD, PA-C
  • Faith C. Van, RDH, BA, MPH
  • Carol Warren, CCIM
  • Joan Christie, MD