Expertise:
Mrs. Keesely's area of expertise is fundraising.
Major Product/SVS:
Community Services Including Scholarships for the Arts
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Golfing, Tennis
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Business College
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Center for the Performing Arts, Mizner Park
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping others.
Charity:
Local Children's Museum; Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped; Barton's Boosters; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Rotary International
Number Of Years In Profession:
51
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her husband.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she developed an interest in the field while volunteering in hospitals in New Rochelle, New York, where she founded hospitality corners located in hospitals around the United States.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Keesely commissioned the famous sculptor Yaacov Heller to create Flossy's fountain at the entrance of Mizner Park at Boca Raton in Florida. The seven-foot tall bronze sculpture portrays Mrs. Keesely triumphantly holding up up a star atop a fountain. She is also one of the first ladies of daytime television and has produced a television variety show for public television called 'Alive and Well' which is geared toward all seniors citizens living in Florida.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Raising Funds to Assist Students with Scholarships to Pursue a Degree in Television, Radio Production and Communications at Lynn University
Awards/Honors:
Recognition Award, Cleveland Clinic