The University of Central Florida has assembled a distinguished group of alumni and community leaders to guide Go For Launch: The Campaign for UCF’s Next Mission, a historic effort to advance the university’s impact in student success, innovation and community partnership.
The Campaign Leadership Committee brings together accomplished executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and longtime UCF champions whose collective experience spans business, healthcare, technology, education and nonprofit leadership.
Campaign Leadership Committee
- Carrie Daanen ’92
- Karl Tourville
- Chris Tomasso
- Melissa Tomasso
- Manish Hirapara ’99
- Vieng Hirapara ’98
- Mark Norato ’91
- Dr. Jogi Pattisapu
- Dr. Annapurna Pattisapu
- Joyce Worthington Virga ’98
- Kevin Wydra ’92 H’25
- Christine Wydra ’93 H’25
Together, these leaders bring decades of experience shaping organizations and industries—from leading publicly traded companies and scaling global technology firms to advancing healthcare, education and philanthropy.
Many members have maintained deep ties to UCF through service on the UCF Foundation Board of Directors, alumni leadership roles and continued investment in student success. Their commitment reflects a shared belief in UCF’s role as a driver of opportunity and innovation in Florida and beyond.
The committee will play a critical role in championing the campaign’s priorities, engaging donors and partners, and helping accelerate progress toward UCF’s ambitious goals
