Leadership Winter Park

08/25/2026

Leadership Winter Park Class 37 hit the ground running at this year's retreat, building connections, embracing teamwork and bringing plenty of creativity to every challenge.

From runway-worthy fashion shows and crowd-pleasing guacamole competitions to innovative public space design challenges, the class showcased collaboration, friendly competition, and a lot of fun along the way.

We're excited to see all that Class 37 will accomplish together as they serve and strengthen our community this year.

A special thank you to our Class 37 presenting sponsor, AdventHealth Winter Park , our supporting sponsor, The Mayflower at Winter Park , and our retreat host, the San Pedro Center, for helping make this experience possible.

08/21/2026

We are proud to welcome Class 37 of Leadership Winter Park! Their journey begins now, learning about our community's incredible resources, infrastructure, arts and cultural organizations, businesses, and the challenges and opportunities it is facing. They also are building connections with fellow business professionals and community leaders that will carry forward and benefit our businesses, our nonprofits and lead to new initiatives. Be sure to follow along each month to see the journey.

Thank you to our Class 37 sponsor, AdventHealth , and our supporting sponsor, .

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

As a new Leadership Winter Park year begins, we're excited to welcome the 2026–2027 Alumni Council! This incredible group of alumni is ready to help strengthen connections, create meaningful opportunities and keep our alumni network engaged throughout the year. Here's to a year of collaboration, leadership, and making an impact together!

06/12/2026

The final day of Youth Leaders was a celebration of growth, leadership, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for this remarkable group of students.

Participants explored future career paths through a Career Insight Panel, learned the importance of gratitude during a Thank You Card Writing Workshop led by Lacy Reiss of the Aera Foundation and Youth Leaders Chair, prepared their graduation presentations, and celebrated the completion of the program alongside their families at the Graduation Ceremony.

Congratulations to the entire Youth Leaders class on completing an impactful week of learning, personal growth, and leadership development. We look forward to seeing how these students continue to lead in their schools and communities.

A special thank you to our Youth Leaders Directors and intern for their dedication, hard work, and support throughout the week. Their time and commitment helped create a meaningful and memorable experience for this year's class.

06/11/2026

Today’s Youth Leaders program gave students an inside look at the important role law enforcement, first responders, and the judicial system play in serving our community.

From CPR training and emergency response demonstrations to a behind-the-scenes tour with the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department and Winter Park Police Department , students experienced public service in action. The day concluded at the Orange County Courthouse, where participants took part in a mock trial led by Ivan Lys-Dobradin of The Gulf Stream Law Firm PLLC, Jabari Bennett of Bennett Legal, Crystal Buit of Lowndes, and Jacinda Beraud of Bowman & Brooke, providing a unique opportunity to learn directly from legal professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the justice system.

Thank you to everyone who shared their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to our session sponsor The Gulf Stream Law Firm PLLC

06/10/2026

Today’s Youth Leaders program focused on Personal Branding, equipping students with the professional skills and confidence needed to prepare for future academic and career opportunities.

Throughout the day, participants learned from an outstanding lineup of industry professionals, including Debora Mendonca of DM Growth Solutions, who led a session on personal branding; Inza Ford, CEO & President of Inza Ford Makeup & Beauty, who guided students through LinkedIn best practices; Jessica Wensel, Associate Director of Employer & Alumni Connections at the Rollins College Center for Career & Life Planning, who led a resume workshop; and Sabrina Deshner, Associate Director of Leadership Development at the Crummer Graduate School of Business, who helped students craft their unique leadership stories.

The day also included professional headshots and interactive workshops that gave students practical tools to build a strong personal brand and confidently prepare for future leadership and career opportunities. Thank you to our speakers and partners for investing in the next generation of leaders.

06/10/2026

Yesterday, Youth Leaders explored Winter Park and the surrounding community with visits to the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour and The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art . We then headed to 4Roots, where we learned about their impactful work and rolled up our sleeves to support it firsthand. It was an energizing day getting up close with the places and people that make our town unique!

We're grateful for our community partners who made today possible, as well as presenting sponsors Ryan & Michelle DeVos and session sponsor Beacon Pointe Advisors .

06/08/2026

We started this summer’s Youth Leaders week off strong by welcoming 51 amazing students to our Connecting and Leading session. During the first day of the program, the Youth Leaders got to know each other through fun icebreakers with Kyle Roach, developed a better understanding of their leadership styles through the CliftonStrengths assessment with Michelle Whiteside, and polished their public speaking skills with Bryn Fussell. Thank you to all of our presenters. We’re looking forward to an engaging and exciting week ahead!

A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Ryan & Michelle DeVos and to today’s session sponsor, Poinsette Foundation, for their support of the Youth Leaders program.

05/26/2026

Members of LWP Class 31 gathered for a quarterly social meetup to reconnect, catch up and continue the conversations that matter. These are the relationships that make our community stronger! Are you an LWP alum? Tag us in your posts — we love seeing all the ways this community stays connected! 📸