Our Team

Bridgette Heller

CoFounder & Volunteer CEO

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Pam Williams

Chief Operating Officer

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Eliot Heller

Volunteer CIO

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Keisha Snead

Academic Leader

Darren Hammond

Site Operations Leader

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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Pam Williams

Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Pam ensures the organization’s financial, data, fundraising, and HR infrastructure is strong today and ready for scale that multiplies impact in the years ahead. Pam’s 30+ years of nonprofit experience started with the turnaround of an organization in financial crisis, leading to the launch of a consultancy providing training, transition, and turnaround services to nonprofits and associations in the US and East Africa. In 2016, Pam became COO/CFO for the first women’s college in Rwanda, leading an international team across 3 continents and overseeing administration, finance and operations as the business grew from 50 students to over 400. Pam’s work consistently reflects a commitment to equity.

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

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!

Darren Hammond

Site Operations Leader

Darren Hammond is currently serving as the Site Operations Leader for the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education. He also holds a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction, National Louis University, and an Education Specialist Degree (Ed. S) in Administration & Supervision, Nova Southeastern University. Darren spent 37 years with Pinellas County Schools transforming students to reach their ultimate learning potential using proven classroom strategies developed during his tenure in education. While working with Pinellas County Schools, he served as Teacher, Guidance counselor, Assistant Principal and as a Principal. Darren is a passionate educator who openly shares his love of learning with teachers, parents, and other educators! He was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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