Florida Southern College

Gretchen Ceranic is a University of South Florida graduate who earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1995 and currently serves as Chief Impact Officer for United Way of Central Florida. Among her many professional accomplishments, Gretchen is most proud of serving her country for 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, an experience that helped shape her leadership and commitment to service. She has continued that dedication to making a difference through her work in the Central Florida community. Gretchen’s adventurous spirit began at an early age—when she was just 12 years old, she adopted and trained a wild mustang.