Greater Naples Leadership

09/11/2026

Gloria Padilla (GNL Class XXVII), Community Relations Manager for RCMA, was named co-chair of the Farm-City BBQ’s 69th annual event, Collier County's longest-running pre-Thanksgiving celebration, which honors agriculture, strengthens community connections and raises funds for local youth development programs.

09/11/2026

Dusti Beaubien (GNL Class XIII) and Mary Kiely (GNL Class XXIX), both recently appointed to Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL’s Executive Committee.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Gloria Padilla (GNL Class XXVII), part of a powerhouse board!

Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce recently seated its first all-woman Board of Directors and administrative support team, including:
Jessica Figueroa, Board Member
Yolanda Flores, Board Member
Barbara Melvin, President
Kevii Newbold, Office Manager
Gloria Padilla, Vice President
Ana Rios-Hinojosa, Treasurer
Misty Smith, Secretary
Melissa Torres-Silva, Executive Director

07/18/2026

Congratulations to Donna Messer (GNL Class XX) and all the extraordinary 2027 Women of Initiative Honorees—five women whose leadership, generosity, and service have helped shape a stronger Collier County.

Each of these remarkable women has created lasting opportunities for others through their vision, compassion, and commitment to our community. The Women’s Foundation of Collier County will celebrate their inspiring achievements at the 2027 Women's Foundation Luncheon – Rooted in Purpose – Honoring Women Who Lead with Strength & Heart on January 22, 2027.

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Tammy Richelieu (GNL Class ###), recently promoted to Executive Director of Immokalee Fair Housing.

Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has promoted Tammy Richelieu from chief development officer to executive director, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the organization's mission of expanding access to affordable housing in Immokalee. Richelieu joined Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance in 20...

07/16/2026

Wonderful news from Collier Community Foundation! Congratulations to President/CEO Eileen Connelly-Kessler (GNL Class XVIII) and her staff on this exciting relocation. And enormous thanks to Joanne Wyss (Class III) and her late husband Karl, also a GNLer.

06/25/2026

Congratulations to Dawn Montecalvo (GNL Class XXIV), President & CEO of Guadalupe Center, named one of SWFL’s top five leaders by Charitable Community Foundation.

06/10/2026

The League Club appointed a distinguished group of women leaders for its 2026–27 season Board of Directors.

Executive Committee members: Barbara Archer; Marie Buckley (GNL Class XXVII); Ann Burbidge; Susie DeCoursey (GNL Class XXIX); Susan Enlow; Stephanie Fleming; Dawn Giovannoli; Laura Hewitt; Fran Taylor; Christine Tierney; Ana Waleri; and Martha Williams (GNL Class XXIX).

Board members: Shannon Arquilla; Patty Cullinan; Glee Firth; Diane Frisicaro; Donna Lindberg; Linda Lyons; Leslie Niemoeller; Caro Parsons; Jenn Schmidt; Sandy Snyder; Kim Theiss (GNL Class XXVII); Ellen Vanderburg; and Carole Whittemore

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Sandy Parker (Class X), founder and publisher of the nonpartisan civic information platform Sparker’s Soapbox. She received the 2026 Medal of Honor from the Collier County Bar Association at its annual Law Day luncheon on May 8.

Sandy Parker, founder and publisher of the nonpartisan civic information platform Sparker’s Soapbox, received the 2026 Medal of Honor from the Collier County Bar Association at its annual Law Day luncheon on May 8. The Medal of Honor recognizes Parker’s “dedication to the spirit of law, exempl...

05/06/2026

More excellent coverage of the Distinguished Leadership award event at Gulfshore Playhouse. Congratulations to Cleve Cleveland (Class XXII)!


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