Congratulations to the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on graduating from the LSP program led by Class Chair Dr. Leslie Hafer, Provost at St. Petersburg College. Their passion and commitment to each other, the program, and St. Pete is inspiring.

Join us in congratulating the LSP Class of 2024:

Alex Lustig, Observe.AI

● Amar Nathwani, Barkett Realty

● Amelia James, Sabal Trust Company

● Andre' Taylor, Guaranteed Rate Affinity

● Andrew DeLong, The Poynter Institute

● Carlea Jordan, Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

● Caroline Boyer, Clifton Larson Allen LLP

● Chevonne Cottle-King, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue

● Dawn Dodge, Kimley-Horn and Associates

● Dianna Grimm, HCA FL Brandon Hospital

● Emily Bernhart, SPCA Tampa Bay

● Erica Sutherlin, The Studio@620

● Gabriel Alves, Smith & Associates

● Jamie Anderson, Weapon Brand

● Jeni La Paglia, The Bank of Tampa

● Jesse Turtle, St. Petersburg College

● Jessica Icerman, Stearns Weaver Miller, P.A.

● Julia Fanning, Smith & Associates Real Estate

● Juli Permuy, Power Design

● Kenya Allen, The House of Grace Nonprofit

● Lauren Colson, Colson Strategies

● Leonne Danso-Odei, Ground Game Health

● Lokesh Vale, Twisted Indian

● Matthew Mitchell, Project MAVS

● Megan Freedman, Raymond James

● Michael MacKay, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

● Mustafa Lakadawala, Clarke Realty

● Nicola Saner, Raymond James

● Paul Dontenville, Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution

● Rita Zwiefel, University of South Florida St. Petersburg

● Samantha Fernandez, Frey Masterson Investment Advisors

● Sarah Heibein, Shorecrest Preparatory School

● Tamika Mitchem, Mitchem Services LLC

● Terri Harris, Pinellas County Housing Authority

● Tonya Ruble-Richter, Arts Conservatory for Teens

● Veronica Hickey, Zinober, Diana & Monteverde P.A.

● Zack Gates, JE Dunn Construction

The Leadership St. Pete (LSP) Class of 2024 chose St. Pete Youth Farm as the beneficiary of this year’s class project titled "Sprouting Success." St. Pete Youth Farm, located in south St. Petersburg, provides a place where anyone can access locally grown produce while learning how to grow their own food. They also offer hands-on programming to teens, fostering leadership and entrepreneurship skills and the knowledge of urban agriculture while promoting mental health and overall wellness.

After months of planning and raising funds for capital improvements for the farm, the class rolled up their sleeves and got to work. From landscaping to painting to assembling outdoor furniture, they put their hearts into enhancing the farm's facilities and layout. View our blog post to learn more about their exciting project!