About

Gulf Breeze Will Do was formed to engage women in philanthropy by collectively providing grants to support nonprofits and initiatives serving the communities in the 32561 (including Pensacola Beach) and 32563 zip code areas. One hundred percent of the members’ dues are awarded by grant to support those with a heart to help others. The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers whose purpose is to collect and distribute funds through grants voted on by its members.

Thank You To Our Donors

Gulf Breeze Will Do would like to recognize individuals and businesses who have made financial contributions to support our organization’s operating expenses:

2024 Donors

Angel ($1,000+)
Jackie Barclay

 

Benefactors ($250+)
Susan Fritz
Ginga Lunday
Susan Nitterauer
Rose Marie Paganelli
Leslie Perino
Cheryl Salter

 

Stewards ($100+)
Kristin Amberson
Sue Bell
Sharon Gincauskas
Shelby Smith
Sherie Snider

 

Friends ( $50+)
Lisa Aylstock
Patricia Burns
Kim Crittenden
Debbie DelVecchio
Theresa Espeseth
Marsha Garza
Alice Grant
Susan Hannum
Ann Mazenko
Kathy Miller
Darlyn Robinson
Debbie Scobey
Barbara Smelstoys
Barb Stahl
Michele Werner
Bonnie Witkin

2023 Donors

Visionary ($500+)
Jackie Barclay

 

Benefactor ($250 – $499)
Susan Fritz
Courtney Moran
Susan Nitterauer
Leslie Perino

 

Steward ($100 – $249)
Kristen Amberson
Jessie Drossos
Mary Dunne
Sharon Gincauskas
Melody Griffin
Susan Hannum
Kathy Miller
Eva Slusher
Bonnie Witkin
Sharon Wrynn

 

Friend ($1 – $99)
Sue Bell
Teri Cutler
Theresa Espeseth
Marsha Garza
Susan O’Connor
Heather Pulling
Barb Stahl
Nancy Ungarino

2022 Donors

Visionary ($500+)

 

Benefactor ($250 – $499)
Jackie Barlcay
Barbara Fike

 

Steward ($100 – $249)
Kristin Amberson
Mary Dunne
Sharon Gincauskas
Karen Jurkowich
Leslie Perino
Sharon Wrynn

 

Friend ($1 – $99)
Sue Bell
Debi Bock
Ilona Borish
Judy Holmes
Michelle Covell
Marsha Garza
Sharon Kinter
Barbra Smelstoys
Cheryl Smith
Sherrie Snider
Barb Stahl
Amy Tavai
Lori Wendolek

Board of Directors

Leslie Perino, President

Leslie is a native of Northwest Florida and serves as chief operating officer of EW Bullock – a Pensacola, Florida based advertising and public relations agency. In her role as COO, Leslie is responsible for strategic planning, agency management and servicing key accounts. Her background includes more than three decades of experience in account management and media planning. Leslie is a member of Community Life Methodist Church, Impact 100, and serves on the advisory council for Central Credit Union of Florida.

Jessie Drossos, Treasurer

Donna Alley, Recording Secretary

Donna was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and is the daughter of a Navy veteran. She has been fortunate to live in different parts of the country and overseas, but her family settled in Pensacola where she attended High School and Pensacola Junior College. Donna moved to Gulf Breeze in 1978 and retired in 2011 from her 36-year career as a Program Manager for the Department of Defense. She was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award along with other commendations while employed for Defense Logistics Agency.

 

Donna is a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and has been involved in many volunteer opportunities in the community. She is a member of the Pensacola Fiesta Forces, and the Pensacola Beach Women’s Club. She was a member of the GBHS Lacrosse Board of Directors while her son was active with the Lacrosse team.

 

Donna is the proud Mom to her son Sean, an FSU graduate, her stepson Jacob and wife Emi who reside in California, and her dog Chloe.

Kary Workman, Hospitality

Kary moved to Gulf Breeze in 2015. She is a dedicated middle school math teacher with a passion for helping students discover the power of numbers. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, kayaking, and spending time with her family.

 

Kary is excited to serve on the board and contribute to the growth and improvement of our wonderful area. As a mother and wife, she believes in the importance of family and education and aims to make a positive impact through both teaching and philanthropy. She believes that together, we can build a stronger, more connected community.

Shelby Smith, Membership Secretary

Shelby was born in Memphis, grew up in Atlanta and spent most of her career in Louisiana as an elementary/middle school teacher and Director of one of eight Regional Services Centers for the LA Department of Education. Upon retirement, she and her husband Dan moved to Pensacola Beach from New Orleans in 2002. She has been involved as a volunteer and part-time employee at the Pensacola Beach Elementary School and has served as president of the PB Woman’s Club. She is currently a volunteer and representative on the Board of Directors for Interfaith Ministries, a testing coordinator for Pensacola Beach Elementary School, and is involved in several ministries at Central Waterside Church and Gulf Breeze Methodist Church.

Christine Brewster, Grant Auditor

Christine Brewster is professional photographer and a Realtor with Levin Rinke Realty. She is active in the community and has served in leadership positions with the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce and Pensacola Beach Elementary School PTA.  She is also a member of the Pensacola Beach Optimist Club.  Christine and her family reside on Pensacola Beach.

Melody Griffin, Board Member

A proud Santa Rosa County native, Melody Griffin is dedicated to serving the local community through education and philanthropy. As a fifth-grade teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary, she is passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a love of learning.

 

Before joining Will Do as an active member, Melody was a grant recipient through Will Do, an experience that deepened her commitment to supporting initiatives that create meaningful change. Now serving on the board, she is honored to contribute to the organization’s mission and help make a lasting impact in the community.

Lyn Robinson, Board Member

Lyn was born in Lynn, Massachusetts and grew up in Maine and Michigan. She moved with her family to Gulf Breeze in 1969 when her father accepted a position with the Port of Pensacola. She graduated from the University of West Florida in 1972 with a B.A. Elementary Education. She married Tom Robinson, a local young man she met at Shoreline Park where she was volunteering teaching swimming lessons to children. Tom enlisted in the Air Force and Lyn taught school when they lived in Maryland, England, Texas, Alabama and back to Gulf breeze in 1999. She retired from teaching in 2017 after 40 years of teaching. The last 18 years of her career she taught at A.A. Dixon Elementary and Bellview Middle School in Pensacola. During this time, she earned her Reading Endorsement and ESOL certification.

 

Since her retirement she enjoys spending time with son Jason, daughter in law Lindsey and grandsons, Evan and Connor. She stays busy volunteering in the community with various organizations. She is the program chairman for Gulf Coast Friends, a women’s social organization that helps the community. She has been a member of Gulf Breeze Will Do since 2020. In 2024, she was honored to become a Board Member. In 2022, Lyn volunteered to help Kim Giryluk and her mother create the Gulf Breeze Senior Center, hosted by St Francis Episcopal Church. She serves on the Gulf Breeze Senior Center committee and is responsible for data collection and publicity. She is proud to report that in its first three years, there were 17,017 total visits at the Gulf Breeze Senior Center. Lyn also volunteers with the Fearless Community Inc. an organization that address the homeless issue in our community.

Get Involved

Members in good standing are welcome to apply to serve on the board or directors or on one of our operating committees.

Get Involved

Members in good standing are welcome to apply to serve on the board or directors or on one of our operating committees.