2026 Board Members:
- Kelley Hoover, President (University of Florida) Elected 2025
- Zach McDowell, President-Elect (University of Tampa) Elected 2026
- Tiffany Konsza, Treasurer (St. Petersburg College) Elected 2026
- Kristina Keene, Secretary (University of Florida) Elected 2026
Meet the Board:
Kelley Hoover, President
Kelley Hoover is the Assistant Director for Access at the University of Florida’s Disability Resource Center, where she is committed to fostering accessible learning environments. She joined the center in May 2024, bringing with her nearly a decade of experience in public education. Kelley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Her passion for education and advocacy fuels her work to empower students and promote equitable opportunities for all.
Zach McDowell, President-Elect
Zach McDowell has nearly 14 years of experience in higher education disability services. He is a member of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and currently serves as President-Elect of the Florida Association on Higher Education and Disability (FL-AHEAD). During his graduate studies, McDowell’s research focused on faculty perceptions of students with mental health concerns, disability identity development, disability disclosure, and disability compliance. He has presented at national and regional conferences, including the AHEAD National Conference and the Illinois AHEAD Conference, and is a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Management Development Program.
Tiffany Konsza, Treasurer
Tiffany Konsza began work as an Accessibility Coordinator at St. Petersburg College in 2022. Her educational history includes a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program. Subsequently, she completed a 2-year neuropsychology post-doctoral residency and then worked as a clinical neuropsychologist (Licensed Psychologist) for several years, serving clients across the lifespan. Previous work and training have included many different settings and a wide variety of disabilities. She is a member of AHEAD and FL AHEAD.
Kristina Keene, Secretary
I started my career in public education as an elementary teacher, working primarily in kindergarten and then transferring to work with students with disabilities. I have been working at the Disability Resource Center at the University of Florida since June 2024 as an Accessibility Specialist, where I support students in acquiring accommodations based on academic barriers. I am a detailed note taker who values organization and efficiency, consistently completing tasks in a timely manner. I am committed to creating accessible and supportive environments as a member of the AHEAD Executive Board, contributing to the advancement of accessibility in higher education.