05/20/2026
The middle of the week calls for some bragging. That's right! Bragging on the incredible nonprofit professionals in our local community.
25 remarkable leaders just graduated from our Certificate in Leadership program, after putting in 10 weeks of learning, connecting, and reflecting together. The program is designed for those with fewer than three years of experience managing people or programs.
Now, they're ready to lead and help our communities soar!
We can't wait to see what these incredible changemakers will do next! Please join us in congratulating them with some love in the comments!
π Abbie Walters, Senior Connection Center
π Aida SΓ‘nchez, Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County
π Alexandra Cabrera, Autism Inspired, Inc.
π Angela Moore, The Skills Center
π Caitlin Olson, SPCA Tampa Bay
πCallin H. Harper, Children's Network of Hillsborough
π Catrina Goodman, Dr. Traci's House
π Chris Muhleisen, Operation PAR, Inc.
π Cory Hutchinson, MBA, CNAP, Hillsborough Education Foundation
π Cynthia Blackshear, The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation
π Denise Diaz, Senior Connection Center
π Georgina Romero, Enterprising Latinas, Inc.
π Jaraux Washington, Elevate Tampa Bay
π Jazmine Clarke, AVID
π Jean Crotty, Ronald McDonald House Tampa Bay
π Jemier Jenkins, Mt. Zion Human Services
π Kassidy Crider, COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES INC
π Michele Brown, United Way Suncoast
π Nicole Ortiz, Children's Home Network
π Nicole Virgo, Operation PAR, MAPS Clearwater
π Scott Tolliver, Crossroads For Florida Kids
π Skylar Alexander, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside
π Sunny Y. Royal-Boyd, M.A., Ed, Hopeβs Square and Speak To Me
π Tristin Brown, J.D., Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
π Viviana Dieppa, Hispanic Services Council