Meet the LSP Class of 2024
As one of the oldest leadership programs in America and a division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership St. Pete® seeks to identify, recruit and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our local community. Through a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience, Leadership St. Pete is customized to provide a curriculum that enhances community acumen to develop the future leaders who will assume roles in the Chamber and other community organizations.
LSP challenges its class members to view issues in our community, state, and nation as opportunities. Through class interaction and discussions with community leaders, LSP stimulates creative thinking, and, ultimately, community leaders emerge with new resources and knowledge to face their everyday challenges.
Class Profiles
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
“I am honored, as the chair of this year’s class, and on behalf of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the 28-member Planning Committee, to introduce the Leadership St. Pete® class of 2024.
This year’s class is a diverse group of 37 business and community leaders who are committed to the continued success of St. Petersburg by learning about the challenges we face and building relationships with those who can make things happen equitably for all in our community."
Leslie Hafer, St. Petersburg College
2024 Leadership St. Pete Chair