Adult Leadership
program overview
Leadership Sarasota County, a program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, offers an opportunity for those enthusiastic about and interested in the leadership and welfare of our community to go behind the scenes and see “how things work”. It is a chance to meet new people, make solid life-long friendships, and experience networking opportunities that might not otherwise be available.
It is about growth – growth in leadership and teamwork skills, and growth in both personal and professional self. Interactions and face-to-face discussions with community leaders, stimulate creative thinking and encourage class members to become more involved. The class adopts a class project leaving a lasting impact in the community.
It is about growth – growth in leadership and teamwork skills, and growth in both personal and professional self. Interactions and face-to-face discussions with community leaders, stimulate creative thinking and encourage class members to become more involved. The class adopts a class project leaving a lasting impact in the community.
cLASS OF 2019
Applications are released in April each year for the upcoming class which begins in August. Leadership Sarasota accepts applications from a diverse group of candidates including business leaders, professionals and academics, directors and staff of community service organizations and civic associations, managers from government agencies and community servants. Up to 40 candidates are selected each year. Leadership Sarasota County has over 1000 graduates.
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Priya Acharya, Pranila LLC
Charlene Altenhain, The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Robin Altmann, Straton Health System Inc. Jeanne Armour, Regions Bank Craig Badinger, Hermitage Artist Retreat C.J. Bannister, Sarasota Military Academy Gary Blackden, Heritage Pavers Michael Braga, Herald-Tribune Media Group Danny Caldwell, Synovus Chandra Carter, SERVPRO of South Sarasota Alicia Chalmers, Jr. League of Sarasota Stephanie Chen, PGT Custom Windows & Doors Aric Chevtaikin, Bank of Tampa Leah Cross, Harmony Outdoor Brands Liz Diaz, Williams Parker Attorneys at Law Kelly Duyn, Venice Theatre, Inc. Jay Eckert, U.S. Masters Swimming David Evans, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System Rebecca Ferda, State College of Florida |
Michele Fuller, Ian Black Real Estate
Robbie Gronbach, Willis Smith Construction Mark Harvey, Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Kyle Hembree, Hembree & Associates Inc. Jeff Jamison, SVN Commercial Advisory Group Jennifer Johnston, Gulf Coast Community Foundation Kari-Jo Koshes, JMX Brands Robyn LaPorta, GSAHEC Nan Morgan, Planned Parenthood of SW and Central FL Luke Nicholas, Allegiant Private Advisors Andrew Oppenheim, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Jesse Osborne, Gilbane Building Company Sterling Phillips, The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Nicole Price, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. Laura Randall, Sarasota Christian School Jordy Riccardi, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. Sarah Rocco, Keller Williams / The Rocco Group Jodi Ruberg, Kirk Pinkerton, P.A. Lauren Venable, The Westin Sarasota Allison Whitten, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium |
program objectives:
- To identify and inspire future and current community leaders
- To develop leadership skills and qualities of participants through in-depth views of the county
- To stimulate communication among present and future leaders
- To assist those already in leadership roles to increase their access to additional positions of community leadership in an informed and responsible manner
Testimonials:
“Leadership connects you to the community, professionals and to great individuals; along with SIMSOC it gives you insight as your biases and willingness to work within the broader community – where else can you get that level of insight and experience”. |
"Leadership Sarasota is the ultimate engagement program for lifelong friends, colleagues, discovery, learning, and personal development." |
Leadership Sarasota County affirms why Sarasota is an amazing place to live, work and play. Through this opportunity, leaders can find out how give back to this beautiful community. |
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