Just when attendees at Carol Carlan’s 3rd Annual AlltogetHer Conference 2025 thought it couldn’t get any better, it did – and in epic proportions. This year’s conference theme, Hope, set the stage for influential women in all sectors of the Greater Pensacola community to share their stories and meaningful conversations.
Bradley Tarter’s pathway to medicine began with his passion for giving back to the community in October 2019. A regular volunteer at the Health and Hope Clinic in Pensacola since that time, Brad has accumulated around 524 volunteer hours, loaning the charitable organization his time and talents, according to Executive Director Sally Bergosh.
Distinguished Alumni: Honoring Today’s Alumni Leaders.
Carol Carlan: Nurturing empowerment through life’s journey and leadership.
Three former Pirates competed with the Australian team in the 2024 WBSC Women’s World Cup Finals. Georgia Hood, Jenna Trim and Shaylan Whatman helped the Aussie Spirit to a seventh-place finish in the World Baseball Softball Confederation finals held July 15-21 in Castions di Strada, Italy. Hood, the most recent Pensacola State College alum, was…
Pensacola State College alumnae Shannon Hoffman is among several firefighters and support staff employees recognized at the 2024 Escambia County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church in June. A fire and rescue department photographer, Hoffman received a Service Recognition Medal. A double-PSC graduate, Hoffman has been with the fire and rescue department for over four years.
Seven trailblazers ─ Judge Gary and Carissa Bergosh, Dr. Richard Fountain, Rep. Michelle Salzman, Commissioner Michael Kohler, James “Jim” Reeves and Senator Doug Broxson ─ were recently recognized as 2024 Pensacola State College Distinguished Alumni.
Charlie and Fran Switzer both served in the U.S. Navy. The couple met in the military and still understand the challenges of service members. For that reason, the Switzers recently donated $12,500 to the Pensacola State College Alumni Association to establish the Veterans Endowed Scholarship. The alumni association matched the Switzers’ donation to establish a $25,000 scholarship.
‘Jess Lee Smo’ captures 1st place in Avant Garde Makeup Artist category A former Pensacola State College student is one of the best makeup artists in the world. Jessica Smothers, known professionally as “Jess Lee Smo,” won first place in the Avant Garde Makeup Artist of the Year category at The Skin Games held March…