President’s Message

The Naples Branch supports the following organizations:

2026 National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch
The 40th Annual ESU National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch will be held in February 2026 at the Naples Library, Main Branch.
Local high school teachers will be contacted soon. Details to follow

The Education Foundation of Collier County, doing business as Champions for Learning, exists to create life-changing experiences for every student. Working with a vision of a community that is 100% engaged in support of student success, Champions For Learning serves a unique role in bringing the community together to support a culture of learning and innovation.

Grace Place
Grace Place puts faith into actions, providing pathways out of the poverty by educating children and families.

The Immokalee Foundation
Founded in 1991, The Immokalee Foundation and its supporters are empowering children and young adults to change the course of their lives. The Foundation provides educational and career building opportunities that open students’ eyes to their personal potential.

Friends of the Library
Member of Friends of the Library, Naples, Florida. Naples Branch holds its Shakespeare Competitions and other speaker events at the Main Branch.

Laces of Love

Providing over 300,000 kids with new shoes in Southwest Florida for 20 years

Rising Tide Educational Foundation, Inc.

Proudly supports the Florida Civic Initiative through its Patriot Readers program, which is dedicated to promoting Americanism among students by sharing engaging, patriotic books with children in Collier County.

The English-Speaking Union

Naples Branch

Naples ESU Officers

Ms. Jenne Mosher
President

Mrs. M. Joy Gorence
Vice President

Ms. Karen L. Lannan
Executive Secretary

Ms. Karen L. Lannan
Treasurer

Naples ESU Board of Directors

Ms. Jean Brakefield
Ms. Lenore Brakefield
Mr. W. Wesley Devoto, OBE
Mrs. M. Joy Gorence
Ms. Elizabeth Holdsworth
Mr. Jacob Winge

Advisory to the Board

Ms. Jeanine Brakefield, Shakespeare
Mrs. Joy Gorence, TLab

Committees

Ms. Lynn Anthony, TLab Chair
Dr. Cindy Gomez, Shakespeare Chair

Past Presidents

Mr. Robert Tanner
Mr. Bernard F. Dudley
Mr. Herbert J. Rowe
Mr. Thomas J. Raser, Jr.
Mr. Kevin W. Pendley
Mr. Richard M. Smarg
Mrs. Pamel A. Voss

Naples Branch Region