Leadership Broward Foundation

Leadership Broward Class XLII celebrated an extraordinary graduation, taking the event to a new level. The "We Got You" team brought their “Waves of Wisdom” - fully engaged and ready to have a blast. Warmest congratulations to all the LB XLII graduates for successfully completing the program and celebrating in “Tropical” style. The day was filled with eight impactful Community Project Presentations, culminating in a party that will be remembered for years. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our esteemed graduation sponsors: Keith Willard, CWP Events, Memorial Healthcare System, Coastal Wealth, Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., Baptist Health, Covelli Enterprises, WM, WestCare, Humana, Art of Flowers, Dipp Photobooth & Frost 321. Your generous support made this event possible and contributed to its success. Special thanks to our dedicated Community Project Judges: Wayne Boulier, Ra Shana A. Dabney-Donovan, Gretchen Day-Bryant, Michael Dutko, Maria Johnston, MBA, RCDD & Kim Vassar. Your expertise and valuable input played a crucial role in the evaluation process. Congratulations to Team Birch’s Buddies for winning both the Judges' Choice Award and the Class Choice Award with their project benefiting Friends of Birch State Park, Inc. Also, congratulations to Team Tomorrow's Rainbow for the additional recognition for a job well done. We also deeply thank Maria Johnston for her generous donations to both awards over the past decade. A special shoutout to Joshua Levenson, the always enthusiastic LB XLII Vice-Chair, aka Man of Style. We eagerly anticipate your leadership in LB XLIII. Finally, a HUGE thank you to the incredible Class Chair of LB XLII, Kelly Eppy Your exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the class have made this year truly phenomenal. Congratulations, everyone, on a job well done! Great photos by Michael Murphy #LB42 #lbxlii For a complete viewing of photos: https://lnkd.in/euzK7bGP

True leaders really shine in the national spotlight. Congratulations to past Leadership Broward Board Chair Kim Vassar of Arc Broward for a fantastic interview on Good Morning America. Thanks to the Florida Panthers and GMA for making Miss Arc Broward Mikayla's day with tickets to the game. She told me she'd bring them a victory and now the Panthers are up 1-0. With super fans like Mikayala, and the rest of South Florida, cheering them on, we have no doubt they'll get it done. GO MIKAYLA AND GO CATS! And special thanks to the team at Arc Broward for all you do to transform the community by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and other life challenges to realize their full potential. https://lnkd.in/eYVW-gvt

Last week, we had the privilege of gaining inspirational and transformative insights at 'Serving Up Leadership' with Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. The session was expertly moderated by Whitney J. Dutton, a Leadership Broward Class 36 alumni and the Residential Sales Director at Native Realty. The discussion was rich with practical leadership strategies, such as: Only respond with a suggestion if you have personal experience with the issue. Demand the best from your employees, but do so collaboratively. Sometimes, the craziest ideas yield the greatest results. Giving back to the community is a core value at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. These nuggets of wisdom will empower the leaders in attendance to elevate their teams and organizations. A heartfelt thank you to Memorial Healthcare System for sponsoring this enlightening event and for their commitment to fostering leadership excellence. #LeadershipDevelopment #ServingUpLeadership

Congratulations to the fantastic women of Women Leading Broward Class XI for your engagement and enthusiasm throughout the program! A heartfelt shout out to the incredible WLB Class XI leadership team: Chair Alena Alberani🌟MA, Vice-Chair Selinés ☀️ Silverio, and facilitators Monica Arroyo, Alexa Diaz Formidoni, Danielle Doss, MNM, CNP, Lisa Elsinger, PhD, Arelis Ferro, Alex Llerena, Martha Rios-Bohorquez, Maureen Simunek-Appelt, SPHR, MBA, and Catarina Suplicy. Your time and dedication have been invaluable. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the Leading Ladies of the Year: Ginger Martin, President and CEO of American National Bank; Katy Meagher, President and CEO of Neighbors 4 Neighbors; Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D., President and CEO of Urban League of Broward County; Erika R. Royal, Founder of Whole Self Coaching; and Julia Aquino, COO at Xendoo and Founder of All Systems Grow & She Defined, Inc. Your contributions have made this experience truly unforgettable! CONGRATULATION TO WLB CLASS XI: Nicole Anderson Nichole Billings Melissa Blum Bernadette Bruce Nivea Colin Martina Costantino Robin McIntosh-Curet Ashley Lowell-Doussard Seminta Dulcio Aimee Fretwell Natalie Vick Glusman A. René Kamisetty Kasia Kossak Nicole Kurth Kimberly McCarey Judith Lovely Mergilles Denise M. Jennifer Ramos Anjanette Rodriguez Angelica Rosas Marianna Seiler DeJager Le Quiche Singletary, MBA, LSSGB Leni Syadro, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM Robin (Keiser) Tierney

Join us for an inspiring and informative lunch featuring Caitlin Stella, MPH, CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. This exclusive event, moderated by Whitney J. Dutton, Residential Sales Director at Native Realty, offers a unique opportunity to engage with a top-tier executive whose leadership is transforming Broward County. Serving Up Leadership provides a platform for our community to connect intimately with C-suite leaders. Ms. Stella will share her wealth of experience, valuable insights, and effective leadership strategies that attendees can apply in their own leadership journeys. Don’t miss this chance to gain wisdom from a leader whose service and impact are shaping our community for the better. Join us on May 31st at Boatyard @ 11:30 am for a well-spent time. Lunch & Leadership will be served. Thank you to our Sponsor Memorial Healthcare System. Click Here to Register: https://lnkd.in/eR48HFqR

Yesterday marked the final program day for LB Class XLII, and what a spectacular day it was! A huge thank you to our incredible program day chairs for making it memorable: Todd Holt, David Coddington, Mike Nathanson, Lori Wheeler, Meme Evancho, Lindsay Widett, Nikki Austin-Shipp, M.B.A., and W. Chase Bowman, CIC, AAI, CLCS. Our day kicked off at MIASF with David Coddington's informative presentation on Broward County's targeted industries and economic drivers. A separate highlight was a compelling session with Johnathan Robertson, CEO & Managing Partner at Create Capital, delivering his talk "OLYMPIC THINKING: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM SPORTS." Some nuggets shared with the class included: Work Backwards: Approach goals with the end in mind to create a clear path to success. Add Non-Experts: Incorporate diverse perspectives to challenge conventional thinking and foster innovation. Start with Your Strengths: Leverage existing strengths to build confidence and momentum. The learning journey continued with visits to Bradford Marine, thank you David Johns for the informative tour and your teams hospitality. Next stop was CTS Engines, thank you Randy Mangel for your time and information as the LB XLII team took a deep dive into the Marine & Aviation industries in Broward County. The day culminated with a dynamic panel and roundtable discussion featuring top CEOs: Andrew Koenig (CITY Furniture), Bob Venero (Future Tech Enterprise, Inc.), Caitlin Stella, MPH (Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital), Dr. Xian-Ming Zeng Ph.D. (Transpire Bio), Marcell Haywood (Encompass), and Laurie Sallarulo (Junior Achievement of South Florida). Special thanks to Kate Close Goldman & Baptist Health South Florida for sponsoring this incredible day and to Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Asta Parking, Inc., Panera Bread, and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. for supporting our logistics with hosting, parking, breakfast, and lunch. Congratulations to our amazing Class Chair Kelly Eppy for doing a fantastic job of leading the way this year. What a culmination to an amazing year with LB Class XLII! #LeadershipBroward #LBXLII #CommunityImpact #LeadershipDevelopment #OlympicThinking

Last Wednesday was a standout session for the WLB Ladies of Class XI! A heartfelt thank you to Erika R. Royal, Founder of Whole Self Coaching, for leading the day with her empowering presentation on "Strategic Risk-Taking and Self-Promotion." Erika, your insights and guidance were truly inspiring and invigorating. Special thanks also go to our Class Chairs, Alena Alberani🌟MA and Selinés ☀️ Silverio, and our excellent facilitators: Monica Arroyo, Alexa Diaz Formidoni, Danielle Doss, MNM, CNP, Lisa Elsinger, PhD, Arelis Ferro, Alex Llerena, Martha Rios - Bohorquez, Maureen Simunek-Appelt, SPHR, MBA, and Catarina Suplicy. Your dedication and hard work make each session not just possible, but also a great success!

🌟 Celebration of Impact! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Leadership Broward's CEO, Andrew Zullo, has been recognized with the prestigious Community Partner of Impact Award by ArtServe, Inc. This accolade was presented during the 2nd Annual Impact Awards — a night dedicated to honoring the unsung pillars of the arts in our community. Kudos to Andrew and the illustrious circle of awardees: Jim Hammond (LB Alum), Mark Budwig, Genia Duncan Ellis, Thaddeus Hamilton, and Jessica Swanson. All of your tireless dedication is what truly shapes the vibrancy of our community. A special round of applause to Andrew for his unwavering commitment and passion for community impact. Your work inspires us all! #CommunityImpact #ArtServe #LeadershipBroward

Celebrating a Fantastic Start to the FLY 2024 Program! Last Thursday marked an incredible first session for the Class of FLY 2024. We are deeply grateful to our exceptional facilitators, Ralph Campbell and Francis Jay Caputo, and our dedicated FLY Chair, Dr. Meka M. Mears, for her unwavering support and commitment. A special shoutout to our generous sponsor, Matt Korshoff from SouthState Bank —your support is indispensable, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We also want to recognize the enthusiastic participation of students from Coral Springs Middle School, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, Margate Middle School, and Plantation Middle School. Your energy and engagement are what makes this program so special! Thank you all for a great start. We're excited for what's to come!

Yesterday, LB Class XLII had a fantastic Criminal Justice Day. The day started with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Broward County Main Jail. Thank you to the Deputies for all their hard work. We then had the privilege of hearing from a panel of esteemed professionals who shared their perspectives on current challenges in the legal field. Our speakers included The Honorable Judge Elijah Williams, The Honorable Judge Jeffrey Richard Levenson, Chief Assistant State Attorney Regina A. Faulk, Public Defender Gordon Weekes, and Attorney Jeremy Kroll, with Michael Dutko moderating the discussion. The day also featured a captivating Crime Lab presentation and tour led by BSO Crime Laboratory Director Claudine Carter Pereira, CLPE and her team. We thank the Criminal Justice Day Chairs Wayne Boulier, Ra Shana A. Dabney-Donovan, Michael Dutko, Nadine Girault, Julio Gonzalez, Chelsea Koff, and Ella Phillips for organizing such a remarkable day. #LeadershipBroward #CriminalJusticeDay #LBXLII