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.

IOG Office Assistant

Fran started working for FGCU in May, 2012.  She is an Office Assistant with the Florida Institute of Government.  She has over 36 years of experience working as an Office Manager and Administrative Assistant.  Fran worked in the medical field for over 26 years. She has spent the last five years working in non-profit.  She enjoys reading and loves the water.  She and her husband relocated from Delaware to be able to spend more time on the water boating and swimming.

IOG Program Coordinator

Catherine joined the Institute of Government in July 2012 as part-time Program Coordinator.  She is also the proprietor of a gourmet coffee shop she opened when she relocated to Fort Myers in 2011.

Catherine worked for eight years as a Senior Executive Assistant at Integra LifeSciences Corporation in Pennsylvania before returning to Ft. Myers and to FGCU.  She was the third employee hired by the university when it opened, and she spent ten years as Senior Administrative Assistant to the Provost at FGCU.  Catherine comes to work each day with a focus on customer satisfaction, providing quality programs and services, and enjoyment of the continuing growth and success of FGCU.