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09/25/2026

What a SociallyGood night!

Our latest SociallyGood brought an incredible crowd together at UKIAH Japanese Smokehouse in support of Women In Distress!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to UKIAH for being such a wonderful host. The beautiful venue, delicious food, creative drinks, and warm hospitality made for a fantastic evening supporting an important cause.

Good people. Meaningful connections. And a worthy cause.

Next up… SAVE THE DATE!

October 14 | O Lounge

Our next SociallyGood is already on the calendar, and you’re going to want to be there!

Come connect, have some fun, and help us continue doing good in our community.

SociallyGood — where networking meets giving back.

See you October 14!

09/22/2026

Class XLV – ALL THE WAY LIVE! is officially here!

This weekend, Leadership Broward Class XLV kicked off its journey with an incredible Opening Retreat — two days of connection, collaboration, laughter, learning, and leadership.

The energy was high, the bonds were forming, and one thing became very clear: Class XLV is ALL THE WAY LIVE and ready to make an impact in Broward County!

A huge thank you to our outstanding facilitators:

Francis Jay Caputo, whose leadership programming, insight, and expert coaching challenged and inspired the class while setting the tone for the year ahead.

Lauren Formica and Melissa Hahl of Florida Children's Theatre, who brought the creativity and FUN with engaging experiences that pushed everyone outside their comfort zones and brought the class closer together.

A very special thank you to our Class Chair, Todd Holt, for his vision, energy, commitment, and determination to make sure this class started strong — and had plenty of FUN along the way!

We’re also grateful to Robyn Vegas, Vice Chair; Joshua Levenson, Leadership Broward Board Chair; Kelly Eppy, VP of Programs; and our amazing volunteers, Maria Ares and W. Chase Bowman, for sharing their time, leadership, support, and guidance throughout the weekend.

You all embody what Leadership Broward is about: Developing and Inspiring Leaders to Serve.

And, of course, a huge thank you to Laurie Johnson, Complex Director of Sales and Marketing, and the entire team at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort for once again providing exceptional hospitality and the perfect setting to launch another Leadership Broward class.

The connections have started. The energy is building. The journey is underway.

We can’t wait to see what Class XLV – ALL THE WAY LIVE! will accomplish and the impact these leaders will make throughout Broward County.

Meet the dynamic leaders of Class XLV on the Leadership Broward website!

Photo Credit: The one and only - Michael Murphy

09/16/2026

YLB Class XL is officially underway — and what an incredible first Program Day!

Our Culture, Arts & History Day was the perfect mix of connection, creativity, leadership, and discovery. A huge thank you to our amazing Day Chairs — Ellery Andrews, Maria Ares, Jacob Aronin, Mariam Hariri, Herman Montero, and Megan Speck — for creating such a memorable experience for the class.

Throughout the day, our students explored their creative sides through poetry, discovered how improvisation can be a powerful leadership tool, and experienced firsthand the rich culture, arts, and history that make Broward County so special.

Our journey took us to some of Broward’s cultural and historic gems:
• Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• History Fort Lauderdale - 3 Museums & Research Library on the banks of the New River.
• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
• Historic Stranahan House Museum

A huge thank you to the outstanding individuals who shared their time, talents, and passion with our class: Janet Erlick from Florida Children's Theatre, Darius Daughtry from Art Prevails Project, Lisa Quinn from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Michael Edelberg from Historic Stranahan House Museum, and Edward Zeltner from ArtServe.

And a special shoutout to our generous sponsors who helped make this incredible day possible:

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Nova Southeastern University
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
The Restaurant People

What a way to begin the YLB Class XL journey! Here’s to new friendships, new perspectives, great leadership lessons, and plenty of unforgettable memories ahead.

Thank you to our amazing and dedicated YLB Class XL Chair Lauren Formica for your guidance and leadership.

YLB Class XL — your journey has begun!

08/18/2026

EXPAND THE CIRCLE.

Last week, the Leadership Broward Board came together for our annual Board Retreat and to kick off what promises to be an exciting year ahead.

A big thank you to Eric Vainder and Northern Trust for hosting us and providing a wonderful setting for an afternoon of connection, conversation and ideas.

We were also fortunate to have Scott Garvis of Dale Carnegie Training join us for a great session on the power of telling our story—because the better we tell the Leadership Broward story, the more people we can inspire to lead, serve and get involved in our community.

Our Board Chair, Joshua Levenson, did a GREAT job leading the afternoon and introducing his theme for the 2026–2027 Board year:

EXPAND THE CIRCLE.

Josh challenged us to think about how we can expand the circle of leadership throughout Broward County—and to reflect on our own leadership superpowers and how we can use them to make that circle even bigger.

One of the quotes Josh shared throughout the retreat captured the idea perfectly:

“Proactive people focus their efforts in the Circle of Influence. They work on things they can do something about. The nature of their energy is positive... enlarging and magnifying, causing their Circle of Influence to increase.”
— Stephen Covey

And another reminded us why we do it:

"I do not know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” – Albert Schweitzer

That's a pretty good challenge for all of us.

As we begin another year of developing, connecting, and inspiring leaders throughout our community, let's keep asking ourselves:

Who else can we bring into the circle?

Here’s to a great year ahead.

Let’s Expand the Circle!

Amazing Photos by the one and only: Michael Murphy

08/11/2026

YLB CLASS 40 IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!

“We Write Our Story.”

And what a first chapter!

Two incredible days of connection, challenges, leadership, and team-building have officially launched Youth Leadership Broward Class 40 and set the stage for an unforgettable year.

Broward, get ready. The future looks bright!

A huge thank you to Lauren Formica, Program Chair, for her outstanding leadership and dedication, and to Nicolas Jaramillo, Program Vice Chair, for his invaluable support and commitment to this transformative program.
We’re also grateful to Katherine Wilson, Community Project Chair, who will help guide our students as they take on one of our favorite YLB challenges: Find a problem. Solve a problem. Make an impact.

And a special shoutout to our retreat champion, Francis Jay Caputo, for once again making the experience engaging, challenging, meaningful, and unforgettable!

Thank you to NSU for both sponsoring and hosting Day 1, and to Broward College Tigertail Lake Recreational Center for hosting Day 2 and giving our students the opportunity to build trust, strengthen connections, and discover what they can accomplish together.

YLB Class 40, this is YOUR story to write.

Lead boldly. Serve generously. Build relationships. Make an impact.

Chapter One is complete. We can’t wait to see what you write next!

08/10/2026

Leadership Broward Foundation Names New Board Chair and Board of Directors for 2026-2027

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Leadership Broward Foundation is proud to announce that Joshua Levenson, a graduate of Leadership Broward Class ###VII, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors.

Levenson is a Litigation Partner at Holland & Knight LLP, President of Scouting America’s South Florida Council, a member of Florida Blue Key, and was recently appointed to the Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel for the Southern District of Florida.

A dedicated supporter of Leadership Broward, Levenson has served in multiple leadership roles within the organization, including Man of Style 2023, Secretary, General Counsel, Chair of Youth Leadership Broward Class ###VI, and Chair of Leadership Broward Class XLIII.

As Chair, Levenson will lead Leadership Broward’s Executive Committee and Directors consisting of:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• Mary Lou Ruderman, Ruderman and Company, Chair-Elect
• Whitney Dutton, Native Realty, Past Chair
• Mike Adams, Sun Sentinel, Treasurer
• Henny Shomar, Tripp Scott Pa, General Counsel
• Robert Ahlness, Broward Public Library Foundation, Secretary
• Joseph Karl, Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC, VP Engagement
• Michael Worley, MDW Communications, VP Marketing
• Kelly Eppy, Covelli Enterprises, VP Programs
• Chase Bowman, March McLennan Agency, VP Special Events

DIRECTORS

• Maria Ares, The Restaurant People
• Wayne Boulier, Broward College
• Aaron Brunson, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc, LB XLIV - Class Rep
• Erica Echeverri, Brizaga
• Lauren Formica, Florida Children's Theater, YLB Class XL Chair
• Lauren Fyke, JM&A Group
• Kate Goldman, Baptist Health South Florida
• Gregg Goldstein, EM Consulting Group
• Karey Greenstein, Northern Trust
• DeAnn Hazey, Nicklaus Children’s Health System
• Jeffrey Hirsch, Retired
• Todd Holt, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, LB Class XLV Chair
• Jeremy Katzman, NSU Florida
• Chelsea Koff, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
• Matthew Korshoff, SouthState Bank
• Andres Limones-Cruz, Waste Management Inc. of Florida
• Alex Llerena, WLB Class XIV Chair
• Evgeny Munkov, FRP Holdings
• Sean October, Florida Power & Light
• Leonard Pounds, NSU Health
• Christi Lyn Rice, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
• Daphnee Sainvil, City of Fort Lauderdale
• Kathryn Salerno, Broward Health
• Elisa Stone, Broward College
• Nancy Tanner, Community Leader
• Robyn Vegas, Business for the Arts of Broward
• Shauna Whittingham, Gehring Group
• Jennifer Whittington, Franklin Templeton
• Emily Wilson, Grant Thornton

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About the Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.

The Leadership Broward Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is Broward County’s premier leadership development training organization with a 45-year history of helping emerging and established leaders to expand their leadership skills, enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, and leverage their passions to initiate positive change in the Broward County community.

Its mission, “to develop and inspire individuals to serve our community,” is accomplished through a range of programs starting with its signature Leadership Broward program, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at issues affecting Broward County in the areas of government, education, business, media, transportation, criminal justice, history, environment, culture, arts, recreation, health and community services. Youth Leadership Broward, Follow the Leader in You, and Women Leading Broward round out the organization’s program offerings.

06/11/2026

What happens when community leaders come together with purpose?

Lives change.

This year, Leadership Broward Class XLIV partnered with eight outstanding nonprofit organizations across Broward County through our Community Project Program, dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours, strategic thinking, creativity, and leadership to strengthen organizations serving our community.

Our Class XLIV nonprofit partners included:

• Ballplayers Foundation — Team Hardcore Sluggers
• Business for the Arts of Broward— Team Vivid Broward
• ChildNet, Inc. — Team Haven Heroes
• Children's Harbor, Inc. — Team Harbor Heroes
• Feeding South Florida — Team Silver Connectors
• The Caring Place at Broward Outreach Center — Team Renew Crew
• The Dan Marino Foundation — Team Sunday Funday
• Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. — Team Empower Us

One of these projects recently received media attention when Team Haven Heroes partnered with ChildNet to renovate an emergency placement home for children entering foster care. The project transformed a house into a welcoming home for youth facing some of life's most difficult circumstances and serves as a powerful reminder of what can happen when leadership meets service.

A special thank you to our Community Project Chairs — Nicole Almeida, Allan Altschuler, Ashley Bencivenga, Nancy Woodfill, and Robin Tierney — whose mentorship, guidance, and unwavering support helped make these projects possible.

Now it's time to begin creating the next chapter of impact.

Leadership Broward is now accepting Community Project Applications for Class XLV.

If your nonprofit organization is looking for a team of dedicated community leaders to help advance a meaningful project between October 2026 and May 2027, we encourage you to apply.

Eligible organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or government agency serving Broward County residents.

Know a nonprofit that could benefit from a Leadership Broward Community Project? Please tag them below or share this post.

Together, we continue to develop leaders, strengthen organizations, and create lasting impact throughout Broward County.

06/08/2026

Leadership Broward Class XLIV "Hard Core" delivered a graduation celebration for the ages!

From the opening moments to the final standing ovation, this class brought the energy, commitment, and impact that defined an extraordinary year of leadership, growth, and service.

Congratulations to the graduates of Leadership Broward Class XLIV on completing a transformational journey that challenged, inspired, and connected them to our community in meaningful ways.

One of the days highlights was the presentation of eight outstanding Community Projects, each demonstrating the power of collaboration, service, and leadership in action. Together, these teams invested hundreds of hours into creating meaningful impact for nonprofits throughout Broward County, leaving a legacy that will continue long after graduation.

A special congratulations to Chelsea Koff, who led Class XLIV with incredible heart, vision, and dedication as Class Chair. Your leadership helped create a year that will be remembered for years to come. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Todd Holt, Vice Chair, and the entire Class XLIV leadership team for helping make this experience exceptional.

A heartfelt thank you to our Community Project Judges: Wayne Boulier, Todd Holt, Matt Korshoff, Evgeny Munkov, Laura Tarvainen, and Christi Lyn Rice —whose thoughtful feedback and expertise helped elevate each team's work.

Congratulations to Team Vivid Broward, recipient of the Judges' Choice Award, and Team Haven Heroes, winner of the Class Choice Award. Your projects exemplified the spirit of servant leadership and community impact that Leadership Broward strives to inspire.

A special thank you to Matt Korshoff and SouthState Bank for generously sponsoring these awards and investing in the next generation of community leaders.

Class XLIV Community Projects

• Ballplayers Foundation — Team Hardcore Sluggers
• Business for the Arts of Broward — Team Vivid Broward
• ChildNet Inc. — Team Haven Heroes
• Children's Harbor, Inc. — Team Harbor Heroes
• Feeding South Florida — Team Silver Connectors
• The Caring Place at Broward Outreach Center — Team Renew Crew
• The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc. — Team Sunday Funday
• Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. — Team Empower Us

Special recognition to our Community Project Chairs: Nicole Almeida, Allan Altschuler, Ashley Bencivenga, Nancy Woodfill, and Robin Tierney—for your mentorship, guidance, and unwavering support throughout the year.

Congratulations to our Outstanding First-Year LBers: Nicole Almeida, Maria Ares, Erica Echeverri, Nicolas Jaramillo, Sean October, Arlen "AJ" Ross, Desiree Saunders, Lorraine Shim, and Sara Wagner. Thank you for embracing the Leadership Broward experience with passion, purpose, and enthusiasm.

Please also join us in congratulating Aaron Brunson, selected by his classmates as the Class XLIV Board Representative.

Applications are now open for Leadership Broward Class XLV! If you've ever considered joining Leadership Broward, this is your invitation. The relationships you build, the experiences you share, and the impact you create will stay with you for a lifetime.

Nonprofits: Applications are also open to become a Leadership Broward Community Project Beneficiary. Let your mission become the next opportunity for a class of leaders to create lasting community impact.

Finally, thank you to our generous graduation sponsors: Baptist Health, Matt Korshoff, Memorial Healthcare System, and SouthState Bank. Your support helped make this unforgettable celebration possible.

Amazing moments captured by Michael Murphy.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Women Leading Broward Class XIII!

Last week, we celebrated the graduation of Women Leading Broward Class XIII, an extraordinary group of women who invested in themselves, supported one another, and embraced the opportunity to grow as leaders.

Throughout the program, these women challenged themselves, built meaningful relationships, expanded their perspectives, and strengthened the skills needed to lead with confidence and purpose in their organizations and throughout our community.

A special thank you to our outstanding Chair, Monica Arroyo, whose passion, vision, and dedication helped create a truly memorable experience for this class. Thank you also to our Vice Chair, Alex Llerena, for your leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout the journey.

We are also grateful to our incredible facilitators, whose wisdom, guidance, and willingness to share their experiences helped shape and inspire this year's class:

Jessy Allain, Bernadette Bruce, Alexa Diaz, Lisa Elsinger, Natalie Glusman, Candi James, Kasia Kossak, Nicole Kurth, Lois Margolin, Judith Mergilles, Cariann Moore, Thuha Nguyen, Martha Rios, Maureen Simunek-Appelt, and Catarina Suplicy.

A special thank you to our remarkable Leading Ladies, whose leadership, experience, and generosity continue to make Women Leading Broward such a powerful and transformational experience:

Ginger Martin
Katy Meagher
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh
Erika Royal
Julia Aquino

Please join me in congratulating the graduates of Women Leading Broward Class XIII:

Andria Baker
Teshca Baker
Corey Brown
Anya Burnett
Tresa Chambers
Mayroby Cook
Fiorella Diaz
Emily Dmiszewicki
Audrey Gorman
Kheyla Grunert
Jeymarie Guerra
Maria Haimovitch Barrera
Diana Hanford
Nikki Hanna
Erica Herman
Danja Higuera
Andrea Hodgen
Ana Paula Hodges
Anna Ibarlucea
Danielle Jacobs
Christine Kicker
Veronica Leon
Didi Martz
Sarah McKenney
Onieka Napoleon
Erika Obando
Padmini Pandya
Dr. Katya Pizarro
Kassandra Rebull
Nefertari Rigsby
Raquel Rincon-Vassel
Inez Romaguera
Courtney Saenz
Petula Sankarsingh
Samantha Strouse
Toni-Shae Thompson-Burke
Jennifer Touchton
Christine Trotta
Lannie Walker
Beth Welmaker
Karla Ziegelbaum
Daniela Zuniga Carlier

Class XIII embodies the spirit of Women Leading Broward: courageous leadership, authentic connection, lifelong learning, and a commitment to lifting others as they rise.

Congratulations on this achievement. Welcome to an incredible network of women leaders who continue to make a difference throughout Broward County and beyond. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.

Photo Credit: Michael Murphy

05/15/2026

Yesterday marked the final program day for Leadership Broward Class XLIV — and what an incredible Business Day it was!

A huge thank you to our outstanding Day Chair David Coddington and Vice Chairs, Nicole Almeida, Angela Amos, Chase Bowman, Harris Kouasseu, Nancy Mondesir, Mike Nathanson, and Melissa Ross — for creating an engaging, insightful, and unforgettable experience from start to finish. Special thanks as well to Todd for joining in and helping guide the class throughout the day.

The day began at Grant Thornton with an eye-opening discussion on Broward County’s targeted industries and economic growth led by Bob Swindell, President & CEO of Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.

Next, the class visited CTS Engines, where participants toured the facility and learned how the company delivers world-class aircraft engine repair and overhaul services.

The journey continued with an incredible session on breathwork and public speaking for leaders led by Erin Lister.

The day also included an outstanding presentation and tour at Chewy featuring insights from:

Sumit Singh, Chief Executive Officer
Mita Malhotra, President of Chewy Health & Chewy Vet Care
Chris Deppe, Chief Financial Officer.

The session was facilitated by the one and only Johnathan Robertson, who also delivered an impactful presentation titled “Tails of Leadership: Timeless Leadership Lessons from Pets.”

We closed the day with a phenomenal CEO panel and roundtable discussion featuring:

Mark Binko, CEO of National Jets
Rob Ceravolo, Founder of Tropic Ocean Airways
Marcell Haywood, Founder & CEO of Encompass
Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, President & CEO of Community Foundation of Broward
Peter Moore, President & CEO of Chen Moore & Associates

A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors and partners — Kate Close Goldman, Baptist Health South Florida, Emily Wilsom, Grant Thornton, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and our location sponsor Torburn Partners — for helping make this impactful day possible.

What an incredible way to close out the Class XLIV journey.

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