09/16/2026
Leadership Wakulla Class 3 is officially underway!
And if Day One is any indication, this is going to be a fun group!
Class 3 kicked off Healthcare & Human Services Day at the Wakulla County Health Department, and it didn't take long for the laughs to start. Instead of introducing themselves, participants introduced one another using their “About Me” sheets and this group had no trouble having a little fun with it!
From there, they jumped into a True Colors personality activity to learn more about how they communicate, work together and approach things differently.
As Leadership Wakulla Committee Member Courtney Armitage reminded the class, “No one person can whistle a symphony.”
And that really set the tone for the day. It takes all types, and Class 3 is already showing us they aren't afraid to laugh, speak up, ask questions and play off one another along the way.
The rest of the day gave participants a closer look at healthcare and human services in Wakulla County. James Lewis and the team at the Wakulla County Health Department shared the programs and services available to our community. It was especially great to have James, a Leadership Wakulla Class 2 graduate and Big Fish, pouring back into the next class.
At Real Recovery 850, Dr. Haley White made the visit hands-on, letting participants experience several of the treatments they offer while sharing more about their work in our community, including free services for Wakulla High School varsity athletes.
Then it was off to Wakulla EMS Station 1 for a tour, an up-close look at some of the lifesaving equipment used every day and a conversation about the community paramedicine program.
We finished back at the Chamber for a debrief after a FULL first day and somehow Class 3 still had plenty to say and laugh about!
A special thank you to Program Chair Tonya James for all the time and work she put into creating such a meaningful first program day, and to Chamber President Megan Smith for spending the entire day with us, answering questions and helping wherever needed.
Thank you to everyone who opened their doors and shared their time and knowledge with Class 3, and to our Leadership Investors and Leadership Champions whose investment helps make these experiences possible throughout the year.
We learned a lot about Wakulla today, but we also learned quite a bit about each other. And that's exactly how this journey should begin.
Day One is in the books, Class 3!
The future of Wakulla is built by leaders who choose to get involved.
