“We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation”

Mrs. Mahan-Percivall is an educator and academic coach with 21 years of experience in education and 18 years of experience as a Director of Research, helping students navigate research and design processes. Her most recent experience with students is at the 9-12 grade levels. Her published works include phosphorous remediation research using alginate/glomalin biobeads. Mrs. Mahan-Percivall has a long list of scientific awards and accomplishments as a result of her scientific and innovative research projects.

Mrs. Percivall’s extensive teaching experience coupled with her research and design experience complements her expanding interest and fresh perspectives in service to the organization.

Ms. Boddicker brings over 29 years of financial leadership experience, most recently having served as Controller of Gartner, a Research and Advisory company, from 2014 to 2022. Prior to this, she was an Auditor at KPMG. As a parent, Lisa is a staunch supporter of Edison Fairs coaching both her children to participate. She believes strongly that the skills students learn as a result of Fair participation serve them well in their future endeavors and serve as a learning ground for a future successful career.

Lisa brings to the Board extensive financial expertise, including in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, corporate governance, leadership and operational best practices.

Mrs. Kennedy brings years of experience as an educator and resource teacher, specializing in science for the elementary grades. With over 20 years of classroom teaching experience, she has taught grades 2-6. She has worked with Edison Fairs for over 10 years in assisting with the Regional Science Fairs and the Awards programs. She is a firm believer in the process of science and learning through experimentation.

Mr. Wikman brings years of experience as a science educator, specializing environmental science and sustainability. His experience spans K – 12 in Science/STEM/Computer Science/AP Science/PE for Charlotte County Public Schools. His published works include renewable energy storage including a prototype model for pumped hydro storage of off-grid <10KW photovoltaic and wind-Energy. With over 25 years of classroom teaching experience, he has taught at Charlotte High School for 10 years and was the founding teacher for Charlotte Virtual School. He has served as Lead Teacher at Charlotte Virtual School for 15 years with a focus on operational processes and student growth.

Mr. Wikman’s experience in scientific curriculum, the classroom, and involvement with Edison Science Fair for over 20 years enables him to lend valuable guidance to the Board.

With 12 years of experience in education, Mrs. Naufel has devoted her career to igniting a passion for science in young minds. She teaches fourth and fifth grade science, where she thrives on sparking curiosity and cultivating a love of learning in her students. In her roles as Lower School Research Coordinator and STEM Coordinator, Mrs. Naufel expertly guides students through the invention process, helping them transform initial ideas into groundbreaking solutions. Her hands-on, inquiry-based approach fosters exploration, problem-solving, and creative thinking, providing students with opportunities to think critically and innovate. Mrs. Naufel’s dedication to shaping the next generation of inventors and thinkers makes her a powerful force in inspiring future leaders.

Mrs. Morris is a high school science teacher with 17 years of experience teaching high school science classes at both the honors and AP level in public, charter and private school settings. She also has many roles outside of the classroom, serving as a Table Lead for the AP national exam scoring process, as an AP Consultant for College Board, and as president-elect for the LEEF organization. Mrs. Morris began her science research journey as a college freshman, with published work addressing redox regulation in ruthenium complexes of pyridine ligands. Currently she is developing protocol for water quality monitoring on high school campuses through the University of Florida’s masters in environmental science program. Mrs. Morris brings her decades of enthusiasm for and expertise in scientific discovery to Edison Fairs, where she supports the success of our region’s young scientists and inventors.

Dharani Sridharan is a Leadership and Organizational Development Professional at Lee Health, bringing over 15 years of global experience across India, the UK, and the U.S. She leads key organizational development initiatives focused on talent management, change management, organizational culture, succession planning, and executive coaching, driving leadership excellence and sustainable performance across the system.

A Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), PROSCI Change Management Practitioner, and Certified Executive Coach, Dharani also holds certifications from Harvard and Wharton, and a Master’s from Manchester Business School, UK. Recognized by ATD Magazine as an “Up and Coming Talent Development Leader,” she is passionate about helping organizations and individuals thrive through people, purpose, and performance.

On the Edison Fairs Board of Directors, Dharani Chairs the Fundraising Committee bringing strategic foresight, partnerships, and a passion for nurturing curiosity, innovation, and future-ready skills in young learners across Southwest Florida.

Shelby Baucom

Community Relations, Operations, Fundraising, Horizon Council STEM-to-Career Connections Committee, FIRST Robotics Programs, SWFL Tech

Xavier Colon

Amaya Etcheverry

Alumni

Luis Miguel Fernandez

Assistant Manager, Finance at Gartner Inc.

Andrea Green

Charlotte County Schools Secondary Science Coordinator

Catherine Griffin

Board Member, Operations and Science Sub-Committees, Dunbar High School Teacher Leader and Science Teacher; DHS Science and Inventors Fairs Coordinator

Barbara Hartman

Inventors Fair Committee, Fundraising Committee

Dr. Kimberly James

Tim Jones

Kiwanis Liaison, past Science Judge Coordinator, retired attorney

Danielle Knapp

Secondary Science Coordinator, AVID District Coordinator

Dr. Joanna Salapska-Gelleri

Science Fair Committee, FGCU

Dr. Heather Skaza-Acosta

Whitaker Center Director, FGCU Liaison

Dharani Sridharan

Fundraising Chair, Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist at Lee Health

Todd Thomas

Sony Electronics Liaison, Fundraising, Inventors Fair Committee Member, Lee Health-Advanced Information Systems Educator