Leadership St. Pete Announces the Class of 2024
Danielle Guarino, LSP Marketing Chair (321) 412-3211 | dguarino@powerdesigninc.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2024 ___________________________________________________________________________________________LLeadership St Pete ® Announces the Class of 2024 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – Leadership St. Pete ®
(LSP) is pleased to announce the class of 2024. The second oldest of its kind in the nation, Leadership St. Pete ® is a dynamic, intensive, interactive six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership.
“I am honored, as the chair of this year’s class, and on behalf of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the 28-member Planning Committee, to introduce the Leadership St. Pete ® class of 2024. This year’s class is a diverse group of 37 business and community leaders who are committed to the continued success of St. Petersburg by learning about the challenges we face and building relationships with those who can make things happen equitably for all in our community,” said Class Chair, Leslie Hafer.
Introducing the Leadership St. Pete ® class of 2024:
● Alex Lustig, Observe.AI
● Amar Nathwani, Barkett Realty
● Amelia James, Sabal Trust Company
● Andre' Taylor, Guaranteed Rate Affinity
● Andrew DeLong, The Poynter Institute
● Carlea Jordan, Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
● Caroline Boyer, Clifton Larson Allen LLP
● Chevonne Cottle-King, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
● Dawn Dodge, Kimley-Horn and Associates
● Dianna Grimm, HCA FL Brandon Hospital
● Emily Bernhart, SPCA Tampa Bay
● Erica Sutherlin, The Studio@620
● Gabriel Alves, Smith & Associates
● Jamie Anderson, Weapon Brand
● Jeni La Paglia, The Bank of Tampa
● Jesse Turtle, St. Petersburg College
● Jessica Icerman, Stearns Weaver Miller, P.A.
● Julia Fanning, Smith & Associates Real Estate
● Juli Permuy, Power Design
● Kenya Allen, The House of Grace Nonprofit
● Lauren Colson, Colson Strategies
● Leonne Danso-Odei, Ground Game Health
● Lokesh Vale, Twisted Indian
● Matthew Mitchell, Project MAVS
● Megan Freedman, Raymond James
● Michael MacKay, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
● Mustafa Lakadawala, Clarke Realty
● Nicola Saner, Raymond James
● Paul Dontenville, Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution
● Rita Zwiefel, University of South Florida St. Petersburg
● Samantha Fernandez, Frey Masterson Investment Advisors
● Sarah Heibein, Shorecrest Preparatory School
● Tamika Mitchem, Mitchem Services LLC
● Terri Harris, Pinellas County Housing Authority
● Tonya Ruble-Richter, Arts Conservatory for Teens
● Veronica Hickey, Zinober, Diana & Monteverde P.A.
● Zack Gates, JE Dunn Construction
The class was formally announced for the first time at the LSP Alumni Association Holiday Social on Tuesday, December 5 at St. Petersburg Yacht Club and kicked off with an Orientation Dinner held at The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club on December 7. The class will formally commence with Opening Retreat at Saddlebrook Golf Resort on January 12-13 followed by 8 educational seminars and 2 additional leadership retreats. The class will also engage in a civic-engagement, physical facility improvement project through the duration of their LSP experience. This year’s patron sponsors are St. Petersburg College, Power Design, Duke Energy, and Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute.
To learn more about the program, visit https://www.leadershipstpete.com
ABOUT LEADERSHIP ST. PETE ®
As one of the oldest leadership programs in America and a division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce® and its 501(c)(3) Foundation, Leadership St. Pete ® is a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the St. Petersburg area. The mission of LSP is to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our city and who will assume future leadership roles in our community. The LSP program is made possible through the generous support of community partners.
ABOUT ST. PETERSBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce®, originally founded in 1899, now serves over 1,300 member businesses and organizations. Continually identifying ways to create and enhance opportunities to do business in St. Petersburg, the Chamber works to improve the local economic climate and to build a thriving business environment. The Chamber represents perspectives of local business in St. Petersburg, providing and fostering leadership on important business and community issues. Information is available at https://www.stpete.com
Please direct media inquiries regarding Leadership St. Pete ® to one of the following Media Relations Contacts:
Danielle Guarino LSP Marketing Committee Chair dguarino@powerdesigninc.us 321-412-3211
Leslie Hafer Chair, LSP Class of 2024 hafer.leslie@spcollege.edu 727-341-4603
Jenna Stock Chair Elect jenna.stock@raymondjames.com 763-229-8703