Director of the Florida Institute of Government

Joanne is the Director of the Florida Institute of Government at Florida Gulf Coast University.  She has been in the field of training and organizational development for more than 30 years, most of it in Southwest Florida.  Joanne has been with FGCU for 11 years and understands the challenges and successes of the local community.

Joanne’s career experience includes 5 years as a social worker, 1 year as a consultant in the hospitality industry, and 2 years as a trainer and facilitator for the State of Florida.

Ms. Hartke earned her B.S. from Ohio State University, and her M.S. from Xavier University. 

In her role at the Institute Joanne markets the variety of professional trainings, organizational development services, and top-level trainer/facilitators that are available through IOG to assist individuals and local organizations to succeed and grow.  Joanne’s focus with the Institute is to provide high quality, priced-right services that clients need and want, and then follows up to ensure expectations have been met and/or exceeded.

Program Coordinator

Enereida started working for FGCU in 2001, upon relocating from Puerto Rico.  Currently, she is the Coordinator for Training and Educational Programs with the Florida Institute of Government.  She has over 20 years of experience in the business industry, 13 of these years working in the higher education environment.  Enereida holds a bachelor's degree in Office Systems from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master's degree in Education, with a major in Special Education from Florida Gulf Coast University.  Enereida enjoys reading, loves to write and play music and is actively involved with her community volunteering and sharing her passion with others.