Our Team
Our Executive Director
Dylan Gladney is the Executive Director of FairWays to Leadership, bringing a dynamic blend of corporate, nonprofit, and leadership development experience to the organization. Born in Boulder, Colorado, and raised in Dallas, Texas, Dylan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Prairie View A&M University and an MBA from the University of Central Florida.
Throughout his career, Dylan has excelled in relationship management, strategic planning, team building, and marketing. He has contributed to high-impact projects at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and played a key role in workforce and talent development during his time with the PGA of America—helping grow and support thousands of PGA professionals nationwide.
A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in golf and beyond, Dylan is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. Through FairWays to Leadership, he continues to champion access, opportunity, and growth for students from all backgrounds.
Student Experience Coordinator
Ali Miller is the Student Experience Coordinator at FairWays to Leadership, where she leads the design and execution of impactful programming that supports student growth, engagement, and success. With over 18 years of experience in training, leadership development, and youth programming, Ali brings a passion for mentorship and a proven track record of building meaningful educational experiences.
A former collegiate golfer, Ali competed at the NCAA level and went on to coach at both the high school and collegiate levels. Her early experiences on the course shaped her belief in golf as a transformative tool for leadership and personal development—an insight that now guides her work with FWTL students across the country.
Before joining FWTL, Ali held senior roles with First Tee and the PGA TOUR Foundation, where she developed and delivered training for thousands of coaches nationwide and championed inclusive learning environments. Her career has spanned curriculum design, workforce training, and large-scale youth engagement—all rooted in a deep belief in the power of leadership, equity, and opportunity.
At FWTL, Ali supports students throughout their journey in the program and beyond, ensuring each participant feels equipped, connected, and inspired to lead with confidence.
Our Founders
Dr. Eric Boyd is an Associate Professor of Marketing with tenure at the College of Business, University of Central Florida, where he has served since 2018. He also holds the position of Associate Editor in the Marketing Area at the Journal of Business Research, a role he has fulfilled since 2015. His academic work is complemented by Anna Alvarez Boyd, an executive coach with over 30 years of experience as a trusted senior leader in both the private and public sectors. Known for her direct yet empathetic communication style, Anna has developed exceptional skills in bridging disciplines, driving results, and navigating complex business matters. Both Eric and Anna are dedicated to fostering opportunities for women, people of color, and emerging leaders, with Anna emphasizing the importance of a supportive coaching partnership to amplify innate talents and skills.
Board of Directors
Dr. Eric Boyd
Co-Founder & Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Central Florida
Anna Alvarez Boyd
Co-Founder & Senior Associate Director for Consumer and Community Affairs, Federal Reserve Board
Dawnet Beverley
Executive Vice President of Global Capital Markets Sales at Donnelley Financial Solutions
Scott Kmiec
Senior Director, PGA Career Services at PGA of America Career Services
Dr. Carolyn Massiah
Associate Chair, Department of Marketing & Associate Lecturer, University of Central Florida
Mike Nichols
Chief of Sponsorship Strategy & Activation at Group 1001
Wardell Townsend
Sr. VP and COO at the Townsend Dantai, LLC