Meet the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2026
Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is pleased to announce the Class of 2026. LSP is a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business, and political issues in the St. Petersburg area.
Established in 1970, LSP is one of the oldest leadership programs of its kind in the nation, fostering the growth and development of community leaders dedicated to making a meaningful impact in St. Petersburg and beyond. For over five decades, LSP has empowered more than 1,600 graduates, cultivating a legacy of leadership that continues to shape the region.
Meet the LSP 2026 Class Chair
Debbie Viveiros
The Bank of Tampa
LSP Class of 2020
Debbie Viveiros serves as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at The Bank of Tampa’s St. Petersburg office. She brings more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. Debbie holds a Bachelor of Science in business management, as well as a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Tampa.
Debbie also serves on the Board of Directors of Clothes To Kids, Seniors in Service, as well as the Producer’s Board at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. She previously served as President of Ekhos and is a Tampa Connection alumnus.
Introducting the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2026
The Leadership St. Pete Class of 2026 is a group of exceptional individuals poised to build upon this rich legacy and contribute to the future of our vibrant community.
Alyssa Elsner
Organization: City of St. Petersburg
Annica Keeler
Organization: Times Publishing Company
Brayana Pettit
Organization: Â Benefits Plus Financial
Brennan DiChiara
Organization: Tampa Bay Rays
Brett Ciskoski
Organization: St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
Brian Rothey
Organization: Parc Center for Disabilities
Brianna Ray
Organization: Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Casey Hall
Organization: HallmarkUX
Damia Kelly
Organization: Boley Centers
David Flanagan
Organization: Kimley Horn
Dominic Howarth
Organization: Â Book + Bottle
Gabriella Schmid
Organization: Clay Co-op
Heather Cook
Organization: Made Possible Personal Training
Jeffrey Clarke
Organization: Clarke Realty
Jessica Bodkin
Organization: 3 Daughters Brewing
John Saye Jr
Organization: Stale Chips
Mirna Pehar Bowen
Organization: Providence Engineering
Jonathan Caudill
Organization: City of St. Petersburg
Justin Lucci
Organization: The Global Love Project
Kathleen Collins
Organization: SitusAMC
Kent Nemeth Roberts
Organization: Suncoast Center, Inc
Laura Spencer
Organization: Miss Crit, LLC
Leah Biery
Organization: Tampa Bay Watch
Lee Bowles
Organization: Engie Impact
Lindsay Runk
Organization: Suncoast Credit Union
Marlene Alvarez Brewer
Organization: St. Anthony's Hospital
Matthew Letellier
Organization: Suffolk Construction
Michelene Everett
Organization: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Nicole Morgan
Organization: Raymond JamesÂ
Quanette Feazell
Organization: USF Credit Union
Quinn Lyons
Organization: Barcelona Equipment Inc
Rahim Samji
Organization: Â Boley Centers, Inc
Robin Rupp-Mondak
Organization: Pinellas County Housing Authority
Shannon Wilson
Organization: Duke Energy
Shaun Drinkard
Organization: St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership
Shelby Swygert
Organization: Orlando Health
Sophia Moe
Organization: Eckerd College
Susan Mertz
Organization: Keller Williams
Tori Smith
Organization: The Welcome Standard
Whisper Wiseman
Organization: Power Design, Inc.
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