Participation in Generation IMPACT (Innovating Modern Philanthropy and Community Transformation) requires a modest annual donation to the CF/UWVFC’s annual campaign. These young professionals meet monthly to plan social and fundraising activities and to implement the Social Innovation Fund. For more information about membership, please send an email to [email protected].

Heather Prasse | Brown and Brown Insurance | Chairperson

Akisia German | Florida Department of Health | Vice Chair

Venerina Costanza | Enough is Enough Foundation | General Member

Deanna Dempsey | Easterseals Northeast Central Florida | Social/Volunteer Chair

Calvin Freeman | Yelvington Jet Aviation | General Member

Ustina Guirguis | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics | Fundraising Chair

Enaris Inman | Daytona State College | Membership Chair

Alyssa Lang | Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach | Social/Volunteer Chair

Monica Mitry | MoMo Photography, LLC | Secretary

Joshua Poniatowski | Daytona State College | SIF Chair

Teresa Wiggins | City of Port Orange | General Member

High school and college students, working individually or in small groups, are invited to submit ideas for projects to foster youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community and/or community resiliency in Volusia and Flagler counties. Students whose ideas pass an initial screening are assigned a mentor to help them develop a proposal and compete for funding to turn their ideas into reality.

Project ideas are due February 6, 2026, via the CF/UWVFC Grants Portal. The process culminates with an April 16, 2026, event at which students will take the stage to pitch their proposal to grant decisionmakers and other donors.

For information on the Social Innovation Fund and how to apply, please send an email to [email protected].