Leadership Nassau Alumni

05/21/2026

Today marked a special moment for the Nassau Education Foundation (NEF) as they elected Justin M. Taylor as Board President.

Justin has served faithfully on the board for many years and now steps into this leadership role alongside NEF Executive Director, Susan DeVane. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Tonya Baudek with Summer House Realty, our outgoing Board President, for her leadership, dedication, and service.

What makes this moment even more meaningful is that Justin, Susan, and Tonya are all proud Leadership Nassau alumni — a true reflection of how Leadership Nassau continues to develop and connect leaders who serve our community in meaningful ways.

Since those early days, the Nassau Education Foundation has grown tremendously and has now surpassed $1 million in grants supporting Nassau County schools, teachers, and students.

We are grateful for the leaders, donors, volunteers, and community partners who continue to invest in education and make this impact possible. The future is bright!

05/18/2026

Congratulations Class 25! The Leadership Nassau Class 25 graduates are: Kariah Anderson (HomeWell Care Services), Tara Beth Anderson (Baptist Medical Center Nassau), Rafael Collazo-Morales (EXIT 1 Stop Realty), Brent Davis (Florida Power & Light), Annie Deckert (All Day Companies), James Dees (Smurfit Westrock), Donna Ferreira (Seaside Learning Academy), Susan Gilbert (Nassau County Board of County Commission), Jon Hepler (Fernandina Beach Police Department), Spencer Hewitt (UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension), Robyn Lamp (Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival), Brian LaVacca (Nassau County Council on Aging), Amber Lee (Nassau County Property Appraiser), Kristen Littles (Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc.), Chad Manning (City of Fernandina Beach), Angi Mansfield (Tropical Gutter Pros), Chris Roland (Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida), Kelsey Shay (Kelsey Shay State Farm), Tambre Webb (FASTSIGNS of Fernandina Beach) and, Jade Young (Residence Inn Amelia Island).

We would like to thank Baptist Medical Center Nassau, First Port City Bank, Florida Power & Light Company, Florida State College at Jacksonville Nassau Center, Hampton Inn & Suites Historic Harborfront Hotel, REMI Realty, RYAM, Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, and The Florida Group for sponsoring Class 25 program days throughout the year.

05/13/2026

LNA alumni at Nassau County FIT expo.

04/22/2026

Community Service/Volunteer Opportunity

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Downtown to Dunes Community Cleanup on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

This community-wide effort, in partnership with Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc., will focus on litter collection along the 8th Street corridor and the Centre Street/Atlantic corridor, extending from downtown Fernandina Beach to the dunes.

Event Details:
Volunteers will gather at 8:30 a.m. at First Love Brewing for a light continental breakfast, generously sponsored by First Port City Bank. At that time, participants will receive cleanup supplies and event t-shirts (available to the first 120 volunteers, while supplies last).

Following check-in, volunteers will be assigned cleanup locations. Upon completion, all participants are asked to return collected materials and supplies no later than 10:30 a.m. to a designated Site Captain at one of the following locations:
Atlantic Recreation Center
Amelia Island Welcome Center
Hickory Street
First Love Brewing

Volunteer Reminders:
Please bring gloves and a reusable water bottle. Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended for safety.

This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fernandina Beach Main Street, Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise, and Keep Nassau Beautiful.

Sign up Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-to-dunes-2026-tickets-1982087335577?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you will consider joining us for this important initiative to help maintain the beauty and vibrancy of our community. Your participation makes a meaningful difference.

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/22/2025

Congratulations LNA Class of 2017 Alumni Adam Salzburg!

08/30/2025

Class of 2025

08/23/2025

Congratulations Rafael A. Collazo-Morales on the 2025 recipient of the John Boylan Scholarship.

We are proud to congratulate Rafael on being awarded the 2025 John Boylan Scholarship as part of the 2025 Nassau County Leadership Nassau program. This prestigious scholarship recognizes his dedication to leadership, personal growth, and community service.

Rafael is deeply involved in our community, giving his time and talents to initiatives that strengthen Nassau County. Whether volunteering at local events, supporting youth programs, or contributing to projects that improve quality of life for residents, Rafael exemplifies the spirit of servant leadership. His passion for making a difference continues to inspire those around him, and this scholarship is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his efforts.

Please join us in celebrating Rafael’s achievement and commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant Nassau County.

07/28/2025

Congratulations Class of 2025! Check Out Who Made The Next Class!

The Chamber of Commerce has announced Leadership Nassau Class 25, with participants representing organizations throughout Nassau County

07/22/2025

Calling all Leadership Nassau Alumni. Speaking opportunities are available for the upcoming 2025 leadership class.

Leadership Nassau Alumni,

Throughout the Leadership Nassau program year, the Chamber of Commerce has started hosting a series called "Lessons in Leadership", featuring alumni who share their professional journey and insights with current participants. Each session if brief - only 15-30 minutes during the lunch hour - and held virtually via Zoom.

We are currently scheduling speakers for the upcoming program year, and a total of 9 slots are available. Speakers will be asked to:

Introduce yourself and share your professional background
Discuss your leadership roles and experience
Talk about your time in the Leadership Nassau program - share your favorite program day, memory, lesson learned, etc.
Offer advice that you would give to your younger self
Share the most important leadership lesson you've learned

If you're interested in signing up, please contact Alex Wilmer at [email protected] or call (904) 261-3248 x. 102.

06/03/2025

Congratulations to our 2024 Graduates!

06/03/2025

Leadership Nassau Applications Now Available
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Leadership Nassau Class 25 Applications Now Available - Apply Today
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For more than two decades, Leadership Nassau has assisted in the development of over 480 leaders throughout Nassau County. From elected officials to small business owners, graduates of the program are the ones making a difference in our community every single day.

Now, it's your turn.

Throughout this immersive 10-month program, participants have access to unique, insider experiences typically unavailable to the public - including behind-the-scenes tours of various facilities and engaging presentations and conversations with influential community leaders - all while forming lifelong connections with fellow classmates along the way.

To learn more about the program and download an application today, click below or email [email protected].

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 27th by 5:00 PM.

Leadership Nassau Program Information - https://nassaucountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/79758e34bf2f46179f62b725f222f524
Leadership Nassau Class 25 Application
https://nassaucountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/8e3eacc3238844fd823bcd94beb2fdd6

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