Foundation for a Healthier West Orange welcomes new member to board of directors

Derek Blakeslee, partner at SBM Certified Public Accountants, was appointed to the board of directors.

By Leticia Silva
| 10:24 p.m. May 11, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange announced a new appointee to its board of directors.

Derek Blakeslee, brings more than four decades of professional experience and community leadership to the table.

He serves as the president of The Bond Foundation Inc., and serves as the treasurer of Oakland Presbyterian Church.

"Derek's deep experience and unwavering commitment to the West Orange community make him an outstanding addition to our board," said Tracy Swanson, CEO of Foundation for a Healthier West Orange. "We are honored to welcome him as we continue to advance our mission."

Blakeslee will help support the health and well-being of the West Orange communities.

To learn more about the foundation, visit fhwo.org.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.