Immediate Past President
Stephen M. Knight
Senior Research Analyst, Strategic Initiatives
University of Florida Foundation
pastpresident@aprafl.org
Bio:
Steve Knight has worked in development research for over six years. He is currently Senior Research Analyst, Strategic Initiatives at the University of Florida Foundation. In this capacity, Steve directs research efforts for corporate and foundation development projects, as well as performance of extensive proactive research work. He was formerly Assistant Director of Research at the University of South Florida Foundation, and Information Analysis Manager at the American Cancer Society, Florida Division. Prior to his career in development research, Steve served in various capacities with local government and as a submarine communications specialist in the US Navy. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in history, and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. from the University of Tampa.
A member of both APRA-FL and APRA International since 2000, Steve Knight served on the APRA-FL board of directors as Membership Chair from 2003 to 2005. He also served as Volunteer Co-Chair for the 2006 19 th annual APRA International Conference in Orlando, FL. Steve has been a speaker at past chapter conferences, as well as other venues, discussing the role of research in development operations.