
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

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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