PRESIDENT: TANYA LANDRY
Tanya Landry is a retired executive with over 35 years of experience in operations and human resources across nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Now channeling that leadership experience into civic life, she serves as President of the League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County, where she has been an active member since 2020.
A sought-after voice on voting rights and civic engagement, Tanya has spoken at numerous community events and forums throughout North Pinellas County, engaging residents on the importance of informed participation in our democracy. As the League’s Candidate Forum Chair, she organizes and moderates candidate forums that bring voters face-to-face with the people seeking to represent them — giving community members the information they need to make their votes count. She also founded and coordinates the League’s Adopt-A-Mile program with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and serves on the League’s Membership and Education Committees, working to broaden the League’s reach and impact across the region.
Tanya’s community involvement extends beyond the League. She is a member of 100 Women Who Care of Pinellas County and is passionate about expanding community access to quality health care and education. She holds a B.S. in Health Education and a graduate degree in Health Care Administration, both from the University of Maryland.
Tanya is guided by the words of Coretta Scott King: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
When she’s not advocating for voters, Tanya can be found enjoying the outdoors, practicing yoga and tackling a growing reading list.
VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP: JACQUELINE FARRELL
Jacqueline Farrell has been a resident of Florida for 28 years. She originally hails from Buffalo, New York. Jacqui is a licensed speech pathologist and has worked in multiple educational and healthcare settings. She initially became interested in the League of Women Voters years ago, when she realized that there is nothing more fundamental to our democracy than our ability to vote. Since then, she has been on the Economic Equity Committee, Membership Committee, and the Board of Directors. She is also a co-editor of our newsletter, The Voter. Jacqui is also an exercise instructor for the YMCA and a long-time member of FAST (Faith and Action, Strength Together.)
TREASURER: BILL JONSON
Bill Jonson’s contributions are indeed remarkable! His extensive involvement in both local and national initiatives, from serving on the Clearwater City Council to founding Citizens for a Better Clearwater and Citizens for a Scenic Florida, showcases his dedication to community improvement and environmental preservation. His leadership roles in various organizations, including the League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County and Scenic America, further highlight his commitment to making a positive impact.
His professional background in project management at Honeywell Inc., combined with his academic achievements and military service, adds another layer to his impressive profile. It’s also heartwarming to see his dedication to family and community through roles like Boy Scout/Cub Scout Leader and youth soccer coach.
Bill’s ongoing efforts, even in retirement, to enhance the quality of life in Clearwater and beyond are truly inspiring.
SECRETARY: GAYLA LARSON
Gayla Larson was born to Air Force parents in Panama Canal Zone. Her father’s career took her around the US, and her former marriage to an Army pilot took her to even more places and instilled in her a love of travel and faraway places.
After 27 years of service as a meeting planner to Nation’s Best Sports, a Texas-based sporting goods buying group, Gayla retired to Florida to care for her mother following the death of her father. Subsequently, until her retirement in 2016, she worked as Executive Assistant to the President for Lighthouse of Pinellas, a rehabilitation center for the blind or visually impaired.
Gayla joined the League of Women Voters North Pinellas County in 2017 and served as Treasurer for a year before her retirement due to illness in 2020. She actively organized the League’s Celebrating 70 anniversary fundraising event at the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, helping with ticket sales, program design, and creating gift baskets and treats for the silent auction. She attended Emory & Henry College in Virginia and Weatherford College in Texas, where she worked on her declared English major.
Gayla is “mom” to two rescue fur babies—Lily (a ShihTzu) and Loki (a very affectionate black cat). She happily confesses that she loves people, animals, and wine (not always in that order) and is eager to help in any way she can.
DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE CHAIR EDUCATION: JEANNE REYNOLDS
Jeanne joined the League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County in 2021. She has been serving on the Education Committee and looks forward to serving as the Education Committee’s Chair.
Jeanne retired as the Performing Arts Specialist for Pinellas County Schools. Her education includes piano performance studies at Boston University, a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Florida State University, a Master of Arts Degree from the University of South Florida, and an Educational Leadership Certificate.
In addition to her work with the League, Jeanne has served on the boards of several other local and state organizations and is a founding member of the Pinellas Arts for a Complete Education Coalition. Jeanne has served as the President of the Florida Music Supervision Association, the President of the Florida School Music Association, and the President of the Florida Music Educators Association.
Jeanne currently serves as the Advocacy Chair for the Florida Music Education Association and sits on the board of the Florida School Music Association. Jeanne is honored to have received multiple awards and recognitions, some of which include the National Society of Arts and Letters Annual Community Award, the Ruth Eckerd Hall Shining Star Award, and the distinguished alumni award from the USF School of the Arts. Jeanne was inducted into the FMEA Hall of Fame in January 2014 and in 2020 received the Florida Alliance for Arts Education Dr. Mary Palmer Trailblazer award.
Jeanne and her husband, Richard, enjoy traveling and spending time with their two daughters and two grandchildren.
DIRECTOR: BETH HOVIND
Beth Hovind joined our League in 2015 and never looked back! People who know her have often heard her mantra:
“My goal is to eliminate childhood poverty in my lifetime.”
She continues to gather voices of support for low-income housing, one of four selected priorities. Beth, who led North Pinellas League’s Poverty, Health Care, and Juvenile Justice Committee for seven years, has passionately advocated for the under-served. In 2016, she hosted hot topic meetings on local housing issues, and in 2019, the Poverty, Health Care, and Juvenile Justice Committee received grant funds to sponsor a conference, “Reducing Poverty In Florida – Legislative Solutions.” More than 70 representatives of local and state organizations participated. Beth continues to do good work toward her life goal.
Before moving from California to Florida in 2004, Beth was a child welfare worker and a residence director of low-income housing. In Wisconsin, she served as the State Program Director for Health and Human Services, including pregnancy prevention, teen parents, domestic abuse programs, and teen youth. She’s also worked with aging programs and shelters for neglected youth. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Beth holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in Social Work.
Currently, Beth is Chair of North County Community Council, responding to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, a member of the SNAP Advisory Board for the Florida Policy Institute, and an advocate for Race Amity.
DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES: VACANT
DIRECTOR, VOTER SERVICE & VOTER REGISTRATION: LINDA METZKOW
Linda Metzkow was born in Keyser, West Virginia, but grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, from the 1960s onward. As a young mother, she was politically active and marched for clean waters in Tampa Bay, the rights of homeowners when the Interstate was built in St. Petersburg, the ERA, and the right for eighteen-year-olds to vote.
Linda received a BA in Legal Studies, a Master of Public Administration, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida.
For over twenty years, she assisted individuals applying for Social Security disability, implemented case strategies, developed evidence, and presented clients’ cases before administrative law judges. She serves on Clearwater’s Inspire Acres Equine Therapy Assisted Center Board of Directors.
Linda is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of one. She has been retired for two years and is active with the local TNVR programs, helping to stop the overpopulation of neighborhood cats.
DIRECTOR: DIANE HALL
Dianne Hall moved to Florida in 2016. She has lived all over the world – Bermuda, Canada, Japan, and several US States. She has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and worked in manufacturing in various industries. She has interests in many different areas and has lectured at San Jose State University, was a wild land firefighter for 20 years, and also worked as a massage therapist. Along the way she completed master’s degrees in business and meteorology.
As an immigrant and citizen, she is passionate about issues affecting immigration and voter rights. She is a member of the voter services committee and loves helping people ensure they can exercise their right to vote. Dianne also volunteers with several animal rescue organizations fostering senior dogs and underage kittens.
DIRECTOR: JEANNETTE McCABE
Jeannette McCabe is a native of Buffalo, New York, and a graduate of the University of North Florida. She is a retired high school English teacher who spent her career in Pinellas and Pasco counties. She taught all levels of English, with a special passion for British literature. She also taught ACT and SAT preparation courses at Sylvan Learning Center. After retiring in 2017, she sought meaningful community involvement and joined the League of Women Voters, inspired by its classroom outreach. Dianne Hall moved to Florida in 2016. She has lived all over the world – Bermuda, Canada, Japan, and several US States. She has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and worked in manufacturing in various industries. She has interests in many different areas and has lectured at San Jose State University, was a wild land firefighter for 20 years, and also worked as a massage therapist. Along the way she completed master’s degrees in business and meteorology.
As an immigrant and citizen, she is passionate about issues affecting immigration and voter rights. She is a member of the voter services committee and loves helping people ensure they can exercise their right to vote. Dianne also volunteers with several animal rescue organizations fostering senior dogs and underage kittens.
Now active in Voter Services, she contributes to the ALF project and hopes to participate in the Peer to Peer project in the schools. She also teaches ESOL to adults through the partnership of The Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas and the Hispanic Outreach Center, continuing her lifelong commitment to education.
She is an active member of her parish, St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church in Palm Harbor. Her daughter Tara and son-in-law Tim live in Tampa.
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2026-2027 Nominating Committee
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