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 Alex Lustig](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Alex-Lustig-300x300.jpg)
Alex Lustig
Observe.AI
![Amar Nathwani Amar Nathwani](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Amar-Nathwani-1024x1024.jpg)
Amar Nathwani
Barkett Realty
![Amelia James Amelia James](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Amelia-James-1024x1024.jpg)
Amelia James
Sabal Trust Company
![Andre_ Taylor Andre_ Taylor](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Andre_-Taylor-1024x1009.jpg)
Andre' Taylor
Guaranteed Rate Affinity
![Andrew DeLong Andrew DeLong](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Andrew-DeLong-300x300.jpg)
Andrew DeLong
The Poynter Institute
![Carlea Jordan Carlea Jordan](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Carlea-Jordan-1024x1024.jpg)
Carlea Jordan
Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
![Caroline Boyer Caroline Boyer](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Caroline-Boyer-1013x1024.jpg)
Caroline Boyer
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
![Chevonne Cottle-King Chevonne Cottle-King](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Chevonne-Cottle-King-1024x1024.jpg)
Chevonne Cottle-King
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
![Dawn Dodge Dawn Dodge](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Dawn-Dodge-300x300.jpg)
Dawn Dodge
Kimley-Horn and Associates
![Dianna Grimm Dianna Grimm](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Dianna-Grimm-1024x1024.jpg)
Dianna Grimm
HCA FL Brandon Hospital
![Emily Bernhart Emily Bernhart](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Emily-Bernhart-1024x1024.jpg)
Emily Bernhart
SPCA Tampa Bay
![Erica Sutherlin Erica Sutherlin](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Erica-Sutherlin-1024x1024.jpg)
Erica Sutherlin
The Studio@620
![Gabriel Alves Gabriel Alves](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Gabriel-Alves-300x288.jpg)
Gabriel Alves
Smith & Associates
![Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Jamie-Anderson-1024x1024.jpg)
Jamie Anderson
Weapon Brand
![Jeni La Paglia Jeni La Paglia](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Jeni-La-Paglia-1024x873.jpg)
Jeni La Paglia
The Bank of Tampa
![Jesse Turtle Jesse Turtle](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Jesse-Turtle-1024x1024.jpg)
Jesse Turtle
St. Petersburg College
![Jessica Icerman Jessica Icerman](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Jessica-Icerman-300x300.jpg)
Jessica Icerman
Stearns Weaver Miller, P.A.
![Julia Fanning Julia Fanning](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Julia-Fanning-987x1024.jpg)
Julia Fanning
Smith & Associates Real Estate
![Julianne Permuy Julianne Permuy](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Julianne-Permuy-1024x1024.jpg)
Juli Permuy
Power Design
![Kenya Allen Kenya Allen](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Kenya-Allen-1024x984.jpg)
Kenya Allen
The House of Grace Nonprofit
![Lauren Colson Lauren Colson](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Lauren-Colson-300x300.jpg)
Lauren Colson
Colson Strategies
![Leonne Danso-Odei Leonne Danso-Odei](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Leonne-Danso-Odei-1024x1024.jpg)
Leonne Danso-Odei
Ground Game Health
![Lokesh Vale Lokesh Vale](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Lokesh-Vale-1024x1024.jpg)
Lokesh Vale
Twisted Indian
![Matthew Mitchell Matthew Mitchell](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Matthew-Mitchell-1024x1024.jpg)
Matthew Mitchell
Project MAVS
![Megan Megan](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Megan-ea2febca-83fb-4bef-98b6-d28327dfe658.jpg)
Megan Freedman
Raymond James
![Michael MacKay Michael MacKay](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Michael-MacKay-1024x1024.jpg)
Michael MacKay
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
![Mustafa Lakadawala Mustafa Lakadawala](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Mustafa-Lakadawala-1024x1024.jpg)
Mustafa Lakadawala
Clarke Realty
![Nicola Saner Nicola Saner](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Nicola-Saner-1024x1024.jpg)
Nicola Saner
Raymond James
![Paul Dontenville Paul Dontenville](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Paul-Dontenville-290x300.jpg)
Paul Dontenville
Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution
![Rita Zwiefel Rita Zwiefel](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Rita-Zwiefel-e1703183656524-1021x1024.jpg)
Rita Zwiefel
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
![Samantha Fernandez Samantha Fernandez](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Samantha-Fernandez-1024x1024.jpg)
Samantha Fernandez
Frey Masterson Investment Advisors
![Sarah Heibein Sarah Heibein](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Sarah-Heibein-1024x987.jpg)
Sarah Heibein
Shorecrest Preparatory School
![Tamika Mitchem Tamika Mitchem](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Tamika-Mitchem-300x300.jpg)
Tamika Mitchem
Mitchem Services LLC
![Terri Harris Terri Harris](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Terri-Harris-e1703184064839.jpg)
Terri Harris
Pinellas County Housing Authority
![Tonya Ruble-Richter Tonya Ruble-Richter](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Tonya-Ruble-Richter-1024x1024.jpg)
Tonya Ruble-Richter
Arts Conservatory for Teens
![Veronica Hickey Veronica Hickey](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Veronica-Hickey-943x1024.jpg)
Veronica Hickey
Zinober, Diana & Monteverde P.A.
![Zack Gates Zack Gates](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/12/Zack-Gates-294x300.jpg)
Zack Gates
JE Dunn Construction
![Leslie_Hafer Leslie_Hafer](https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1888/2023/08/Leslie_Hafer-a1f24b17-aaed-4b54-bfac-244d3a9d57cf.jpg)
“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