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CAP Welcomes Seven New Members to Board of Directors

CAP is pleased to announce the installation of seven new members to its Board of Directors—each of whom will continue to elevate CAP’s mission to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate for access to arts education. In addition to welcoming new members, the board also elected Mark LaBorde as the new Chair and Nader Farhat as Chair-Elect. LaBorde retired from his role at Aetna Inc. as the Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Sales, Product and Marketing in 2017. He currently serves on the Baptist Health System Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees for Episcopal School of Jacksonville and began his tenure as a member of the CAP board in 2017.

“The expertise and broad experience of the new members of our board bring an extraordinary level of professionalism and knowledge that will make a significant impact on the growth of CAP as we look forward to our next chapter,” said Rev. Kimberly Hyatt, President & CEO of CAP. “We are grateful for their commitment to our mission and dedication to making arts education accessible to all children.”

The new members are:

Randy DeFoor

Randy DeFoorRandy DeFoor is Senior Vice President and National Agency Counsel for Fidelity National Financial, a Fortune 500 company. She served as a member of the CAP board from 2017-2019, prior to being elected as a member of the Jacksonville City Council representing District 14. She recently served as chair of the Jacksonville International Airport Community Redevelopment Area. DeFoor was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the District Board of Trustees for Florida State College at Jacksonville for four years, where she formerly served as Chair. She has served on the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the Innocence Project of Florida and as a trustee on the boards of Episcopal School of Jacksonville for 12 years and Riverside Presbyterian Day School for eight years.

Beverly Hicks Flanagan

Beverly Hicks FlanaganBeverly Flanagan has served in the financial services industry for 35 years and currently is the Senior Relationship Strategist for PNC. Prior to her current position with PNC, she was Senior VP and Market Executive with Cypress Bank & Trust, Senior VP with BBVA Compass, and Senior VP with SunTrust, among other roles. From 2013-2019, Flanagan served as an active board member of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Band Booster Program. She currently serves as a board member of the Estate Planning Council of NE Florida, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach and the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Colleen Haley

Colleen HaleyColleen Haley is Corporate Secretary of Black Knight, Inc. and Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc., providing support to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and the integrity governance framework, as well as acting as an adviser to the board of directors and implementing board decisions. As Corporate Secretary, she is the liaison between the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and the corporate boards of each company. Prior, Haley was Vice President and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Lender Processing Services, Inc., a predecessor company of Black Knight. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she currently serves on the boards of Riverside Presbyterian Day School and Episcopal School of Jacksonville.

Robyn Kreimborg

Robyn KreimborgRobyn Kreimborg is a Program Manager, NASA Programs at BB&E Consulting, an engineering and environmental services firm. She earned her Bachelor of the Arts in journalism with a focus in visual communication from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in environmental policy from the University of Iowa. Kreimborg is a previous board member of CAP, having served from 2017 to 2019, and maintains a deeply held appreciation for the arts.

Aundra Wallace

Aundra WallaceAundra Wallace is President of JAXUSA Partnership, the private, nonprofit regional economic development arm of the JAX Chamber overseeing efforts of the seven counties of Northeast Florida. He currently serves on the boards of Goodwill Northeast Florida, World Affairs Council Jacksonville, Sulzbacher Village, Florida State College of Jacksonville Foundation, Volunteers In Medicine, LIFT Jax, Ascension St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation, Florida State College of Jacksonville Foundation, ULI Public Private Partnership Council, LISC Advisory Board and Leadership Florida. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, International Economic Development Council and International City/County Managers Association.

Danielle R. Whitley

Danielle R. WhitleyDanielle R. Whitley is a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, where she is a member of the firm’s Finance and Transactions Practices. Since 2005, Whitley has served as general counsel to The DONNA Foundation. She was recognized as one of the 2009 Up & Coming Attorneys in Florida Trend magazine’s Florida Legal Elite™ balloting. Whitley received her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000, as well as her Master of Arts in accounting from the University of Florida (UF) the same year. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UF in 1996.

Larry Wilson

Larry WilsonLarry Wilson is the owner of Designmind, LLC, an award-winning full-service interior design studio. His work has been featured in national and regional magazines, as well as a number of books. He has been honored with the prestigious Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design, the Bud Merle Foundation Award for Leadership and Design Excellence in the state of Florida, and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Medalist Award, the highest honor bestowed by ASID for outstanding service and contributions to the chapter. Wilson is also an artist who has exhibited in national museums and galleries throughout the region. He has served on the advisory boards to the Interior Design Department College of Design, Construction & Planning at the University of Florida and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, as well as the board of trustees at MOCA Jacksonville Board. Wilson was appointed to the Mayor’s Committee on Art in Public Places in January 2023.

View the complete board roster here.

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Save the date! Join us on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club for the Cathedral Arts Project’s most anticipated evening of the year, the 21st Annual Spring for the Arts – CAP’s signature fundraiser. Savor delectable drinks and gourmet cuisine, bid on extraordinary live and silent auction items, and dance the night away with the Bold City Classics!💃

CAP is honored to announce it will celebrate Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen as the 2026 Guardians of the Arts for their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts. Spring for the Arts also celebrates community engagement in support of funding arts education initiatives throughout the region. Sponsorships available via email jessie@capkids.org. Learn more at capkids.org/sfta.🎉
Since December was a blur, we wanted to spotlight some wonderful CAP performances during the holiday season!  If you had a chance to see our incredible CAP students at opening night of Deck the Chairs, Downtown Art Walk, the First Coast Design Show or at one of the many school-based winter performances around town, make sure to tag CAP in your social media pics!💜

Thank you to all the families, students, friends and supporters who make this kind of community engagement possible. For more info visit capkids.org. 🌟
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Hurry! There are only a few spots left for the CAP Studio Artists Spring Workshop Series. CAP Studio Artists is an immersive visual art program designed for young creators grades 3 - 8, ready to take their artistic practice to the next level.🎨

Register your budding artist NOW for classes starting January 10 at our link in bio🎉

CAP has partnered with Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church for this program, so classes will be held at 4001 Hendricks Avenue, beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026 - May 9, 2026.

Over eight sessions, students will elevate their foundational art skills while developing their own unique creative voices. At the end of the program, every artist will present one completed piece in our Visual Art Showcase, professionally installed and exhibited in a local gallery—celebrating their growth, mastery, and creative journey! 🎨🖌️
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No matter how you did it—whether you donated, shared a post, attended a performance, told a friend about CAP or volunteered with us—these #CAPkidsjax want to personally thank you for your support this year! THANK YOU 💜
Happy New Year!🌟
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The giving season reminds us what matters most: the moment a student experiences pride after creating something meaningful—a painting, a song, a performance. That creative discovery transforms how young people see themselves and their potential.

At the Cathedral Arts Project, your support creates immediate impact. A $25 donation provides art supplies for students. $50 covers a week of music instruction. $100 brings dance education to students who would otherwise never have access.

Every gift strengthens our ability to serve more students throughout Northeast Florida.

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As we close out this year and approach the finish line of our REIMAGINE Campaign, we're grateful for donors who understand how the arts transform young lives. Your support has strengthened generations of students in Jacksonville—building confidence, developing creative abilities and opening doors to new possibilities.

Before December 31, join us in creating brighter futures for more young people in our community at our link in bio. 🎨🎵🎻👯🎭
Learning music offers significant social, emotional and educational benefits for young people. Every day at CAP reinforces the knowledge that arts education is essential for supporting the whole child. This program supported in part by @kidshopealliancejax 🎻
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The Jaguars have clinched the top spot in the AFC! Last chance to get your discounted tickets to experience the excitement from the stands THIS Sunday against the New York Jets, and support #CAPkidsjax simultaneously.🎉

Thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Jaguars Foundation, purchase general admission tickets here and all proceeds benefit CAP programs. Tickets start at $45: Sunday, December 14 |  1 p.m.  Link closes today at 5 PM so get yours now at our link in bio!!
GO JAGS🏈
Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Research consistently shows clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior, and social and civic participation. These benefits reinforce the essential value of the arts to enrich not only individual children and young adults, but also their communities. For more information about CAP programs visit our link in bio. 🎶👯🎭🎨
Congratulations to the CAP Theatre and CAP Visual Arts students @jaxclassical for a wonderful showcase last night! Looking forward to seeing your growth at the CAP Visual and Performing Arts Showcases in the spring! 🎭🎶🎨🖼️💜 
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The 9th Annual CAP Golf Tournament is underway! ⛳️🏌️🏆
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This Thanksgiving, CAP is grateful for you, our supporters. Your giving has lifted the creative spirit of generations of children in our community. You are the reason we are here today, and you are the reason we will be here for decades to come. Happy Thanksgiving!🍂
Save the date | Join us on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club for the Cathedral Arts Project’s most anticipated evening of the year, the 21st annual Spring for the Arts – CAP’s signature fundraiser!

CAP is honored to announce it will celebrate Kristine Cherek & Kirk Larsen as the 2026 Guardians of the Arts for their efforts to safeguard and advance the arts. 💜

Spring for the Arts also celebrates community engagement in support of funding arts education initiatives throughout the region. Generating over $9 million since its inception, it is the most visible event supporting arts education along the First Coast. Sponsorships available via email jessie@capkids.org. Learn more at capkids.org/sfta 🌟

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