ABOUT OUR BOARD
The Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation is proud to boast of our committed, passionate, and generous Board of Directors. Our board is comprised of individuals that support the Karpiak Family and/or are members of the dance or nonprofit communities in Miami, Florida. All are passionate about dance and the mission of the Foundation - to award post-secondary education scholarships to deserving graduating seniors that dance.
OUR DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
Rosanna Karpiak is mother to Kelsie Karpiak (1990-2014). Together with her husband Craig and with support from sons CJ and Kevin, Rosanna led the creation of the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She is from Key Biscayne and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's in Movement Science. She was a much belove
Rosanna Karpiak is mother to Kelsie Karpiak (1990-2014). Together with her husband Craig and with support from sons CJ and Kevin, Rosanna led the creation of the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She is from Key Biscayne and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's in Movement Science. She was a much beloved high school dance teacher and coach at Coral Gables High School (1981-2006) and Miami Palmetto High School (2006-2016). She served as president of the America Dance Alliance before retiring to St. Augustine, Florida.
Contact Rosanna here.
VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
CJ Karpiak is the older brother to Kelsie and her twin Kevin. He grew up in Palmetto Bay, Florida, attended Miami Palmetto High School, and graduated from Hanover College, Indiana with a degree in Political Science. CJ is a successful actor and model that is currently serving as a Creative Producer and Strategist with Lemonlight -a global
CJ Karpiak is the older brother to Kelsie and her twin Kevin. He grew up in Palmetto Bay, Florida, attended Miami Palmetto High School, and graduated from Hanover College, Indiana with a degree in Political Science. CJ is a successful actor and model that is currently serving as a Creative Producer and Strategist with Lemonlight -a global-scale video production company. CJ - short for Craig James Jr. has served as Vice-President of the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation since its foundation in 2018.
TREASURER
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Craig Karpiak is the father to Kelsie Karpiak and sons CJ and Kevin. When Kelsie's life was lost in a tragic boating accident, he and his wife Rosanna were inspired to create the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Craig earned a degree in Business from Auburn University. He is now retired from a career serving as a much-belov
Craig Karpiak is the father to Kelsie Karpiak and sons CJ and Kevin. When Kelsie's life was lost in a tragic boating accident, he and his wife Rosanna were inspired to create the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Craig earned a degree in Business from Auburn University. He is now retired from a career serving as a much-beloved football coach and math teacher with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. He now lives in St. Augustine, Florida with Rosanna.
SECRETARY
COMMUNICATIONS
TREASURER
Patti A Graganella was raised in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. She is the Chief Administrative Officer for the Florida League of Cities where she manages an annual budget of over $45 million. Patti has served as Board of the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation since 2018.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Jennifer Schaefer is a transformational change leader and wellness coach, friend of the family, and dance enthusiast. She attended Coral Gables High as was Co-Captain of Gablettes dance team. She earned a degree from the University of Miami where she was the Director and Coach of the UM Sunsations dance team. Jennifer was instrumental to the operations of the American Dance Association.
EVENTS CHAIR
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Jackie Pearl found her passion for non-profits while working on a degree at the University of North Florida. For the last ten years, she has served as the Special Events Coordinator for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Jackie brings her wealth of experience in event management and development to the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial
Jackie Pearl found her passion for non-profits while working on a degree at the University of North Florida. For the last ten years, she has served as the Special Events Coordinator for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Jackie brings her wealth of experience in event management and development to the Kelsie Karpiak Memorial Scholarship Foundation by producing our Annual Dinner-Dance Showcase 4 Scholarships.