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Edward Wright, Vice Chairman
Edward Wright was employed with the USDA- NRCS for over 40 years. He worked with soil and water conservation districts all across the country including leadership at the national level (NACD) to facilitate committees who worked to develop the national strategic plan. Wright assisted the Association of Florida Conservation Districts (AFCD) and conservation districts across the state of Florida to develop long range plans. Wright was an Affiliate Member of the DSWCD for several years before being voted in to fill the remainder of the term for Seat 2 in January of 2018 after a board resignation. Ed was sworn in on July 20, 2018. Term 2018 - 2021 |
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Jennifer Casey, Secretary
Jennifer Casey received a M.A. in Instructional Design and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. Her experience as an educator will help her fulfill the District’s primary mission of educating the community about conservation, improvement and sustainability. Jennifer will focus on promoting the value of environmental stewardship. She plans to expand the District’s conservation education programs for children, the Start Farming Panel and Farmers Market, and the local working groups which bring together agricultural and natural resources interests in Duval County. Term 2019-2023 
Hunter Anderson, Treasurer
Hunter was originally born and raised in Hillsborough County, FL. Hunter obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the University of North Florida. He strives to help the board in its efforts to reach out to younger generations about how they can help conserve Duval County’s precious resources. He hopes to aid the district in its ongoing activism efforts that place important environmental issues directly in the public’s attention. Hunter looks to work with Supervisors to create more cohesion between the District and other local and state agencies. Term 2017-2021
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Affiliate Members
Antoinette Jones
Born in small town, Savannah Ga, to a retired Daycare Director and retired Navy Officer, I am
the eldest daughter of five siblings. I graduated from Andrew Jackson High School top of my
class in Jacksonville, FL. My career ranged from Sales and Marketing, Finance, Insurance, and
Real Estate.
I possessed a bachelor’s degree in business from Remington College. I started my passion for
real estate when I was introduced to the apartment industry as a leasing consultant.
I am actively involved with United Way as a Contributor and Volunteer. This allowed me to
participate on the leadership level, W.I.L.L (Women in Local Leadership). My commitment to
helping others allows me to be a mentor in my community.
Born in small town, Savannah Ga, to a retired Daycare Director and retired Navy Officer, I am
the eldest daughter of five siblings. I graduated from Andrew Jackson High School top of my
class in Jacksonville, FL. My career ranged from Sales and Marketing, Finance, Insurance, and
Real Estate.
I possessed a bachelor’s degree in business from Remington College. I started my passion for
real estate when I was introduced to the apartment industry as a leasing consultant.
I am actively involved with United Way as a Contributor and Volunteer. This allowed me to
participate on the leadership level, W.I.L.L (Women in Local Leadership). My commitment to
helping others allows me to be a mentor in my community.
Joshua Rosenberg
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Joshua Rosenberg is the owner and designer of NativeJax. Joshua is a Jacksonville native, UNF graduate, and multiple Permaculture Design Course Graduate. Joshua's passion for natural sustainable systems grew after reading "The One Straw Revolution" by Masanobu Fukuoka. He realized the best way to create change is one person/landscape at a time and by imitating nature as much as possible. Joshua is dedicating NativeJax to help change the environment we live in, one property, rooftop, and garden at a time by using the most natural, simple, and effective methods to create the highest return on investment. This happens to be Permaculture. So spread the word, attend a class, and join in practicing this authentic lifestyle.
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Josephine Fuentes, District Aide
Josephine “Josie” Fuentes is a native of Palm Beach County, Florida and has lived in Jacksonville for the past four years. She is a 2017 graduate of the University of North Florida, and received her B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration and a minor in Environmental Studies. Her goal is to provide the necessary administrative support for making the District’s goals a reality, while simultaneously making Jacksonville a cleaner and greener city.
Term 2019-2020
Josephine “Josie” Fuentes is a native of Palm Beach County, Florida and has lived in Jacksonville for the past four years. She is a 2017 graduate of the University of North Florida, and received her B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration and a minor in Environmental Studies. Her goal is to provide the necessary administrative support for making the District’s goals a reality, while simultaneously making Jacksonville a cleaner and greener city.
Term 2019-2020