Javid Khan, Pace Palm Beach Board Chair
Palm Beach County (July 24, 2025) – Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach, a second-chance school dedicated to providing girls and young women with opportunities for a better future through education, counseling, and advocacy, announces Javid Khan, a leader at NextEra Energy, as its Board Chair. Khan, who joined NextEra Energy in 2021, currently leads the Renewable Operational Center of Work Excellence and Analytics team at NextEra Energy Resources.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in the power and utility sector, Javid has held key roles at organizations such as National Grid, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Consumers Energy, as well as strategic consulting positions at PwC and Accenture. Throughout his career, Javid has led complex organizational initiatives, built cross-sector partnerships, and driven long-term impact—skills that will greatly support Pace Palm Beach’s ongoing efforts to empower girls and young women in Palm Beach County. His commitment to community-focused leadership and strategic growth aligns strongly with Pace’s mission of providing girls with a second chance through the extensive programs and resources it offers.
“I am honored to be the new Board Chair at Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach,” said Javid Khan, Director of Work Excellence and Analytics at Nextera Energy Resources. “I look forward to supporting the organization’s continued impact in Palm Beach County and contributing to a future where every girl has the opportunity to realize her full potential.”
Joining Khan in leadership and governance are five newly appointed board members: Annamaria Burns, Verizon; Blanca Lopez Mackrey, State Farm; Brandon Canute, Cleveland Clinic Florida; Michele LePage, Everbank; and Shantel Accilean, Bank of America. Each individual brings a unique set of skills and commitment to service that will further strengthen the Board’s capacity to guide Pace Palm Beach’s strategic direction to expand its community impact.
Originally from London, England, Javid Khan brings a strong foundation in both engineering and business to his leadership. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Liverpool, an MBA from Warwick Business School, and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. With a career marked by analytical rigor and a passion for excellence, Javid offers a global perspective and strategic mindset to Pace’s mission. His diverse educational and professional background, coupled with a deep commitment to uplifting youth, uniquely positions him to help guide the organization’s positive efforts to support girls in Palm Beach County.
“We are incredibly grateful to welcome Javid Khan as the new Board Chair at Pace Palm Beach,” said Mindy Hanken, Executive Director of Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach. “Javid brings not only a wealth of professional experience, but also a genuine commitment to our mission of empowering girls to reach their full potential. His leadership and vision will be invaluable as we continue to help more girls and young women in Palm Beach County.”
Pace Palm Beach has made a lasting impact on the local community by supporting girls to reach their goals and explore new opportunities that will help them learn and grow. Through its comprehensive services, Pace helps reduce juvenile justice involvement, increases high school graduation rates, and fosters long-term success for girls and their families. By creating a ripple effect of positive change, Pace strengthens the community by cultivating confident, educated, and engaged young women who are ready to contribute meaningfully to society.
To learn more about Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach and how to get involved, please visit www.pacecenter.org.
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About Pace Center for Girls
Pace provides free year-round middle and high school academics, case management, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and deals with past trauma and builds upon girls’ individual strengths. Dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and education needs of girls, Pace has a successful and proven program model that has changed the life trajectory of more than 40,000 girls and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading advocates for girls in need. For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit www.pacecenter.org.
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