Leadership Polk

Leadership Polk Alumni

The Leadership Polk Alumni Association is an engaged network of Leadership Polk program graduates united by a shared commitment of leadership, service, and the advancement of the Vision for Polk County.

We truly believe:

The Leadership Polk experience should be the beginning of a journey of intensified awareness, interest, concern, and pride in our communities.
Membership in the Alumni Association will continue to assist you in advancing your goals and objectives as an investment for professional, civic, and personal development.
Through relationships with colleagues who share similar involvement, commitment, and passion, Alumni will discover avenues for Polk County to become an even greater place to live, learn, work, and play.

Guided by the Leadership Polk Alumni Advisory Council, LPA provides meaningful opportunities to stay connected, informed, and impactful, while actively supporting the work of Polk Vision. Each year, LPA hosts a variety of networking and educational events that reinforce its role as a strong and relevant resource for its members.

Alumni members Chad Barron (Class XV), Jee Hoon Kim (Class XIV), Ben Ziskal (Class XVII), Kim Hulverson (Class XVII), Doug McPherson (Class XVII), Alvana Vickram (Class XVII) and Jeanette Crowley (Class XI) enjoying a night of networking at Camp Margaritaville in Auburndale.

*Members of Class XV joined Leadership Polk Class XVII for Breakfast with the School Board during County Government Day.* Pictured Alumni: Angie Pattison, Merissa Green, Chad Barron, Sara Beth Wyatt, Kim Stenger, Mark Bennett and Paul Womble.

*Alumni events, like our annual Summer Soiree at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium*, *are a great way for class members to reconnect*!

Alumni members Ileana Kniss (Class VIII), Chrissanne Long (Class XI) and County Commissioner Dr. Martha Santiago (Class I) reconnecting at Polk Vision’s Annual Meeting.

The Leadership Polk Alumni Association provides numerous opportunities to remain informed on relevant countywide issues and concerns and connected to a diverse group of civic-minded professionals and passionate public servants. Working together, we are stronger leaders who can help create an even more positive impact within Polk County. It has truly been an honor to serve as Chair for the Leadership Polk Alumni Association for the past two years.
JEANTETTE CROWLEY, POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, class xi
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Leadership Polk Alumni Advisory Council

Marc Zimmerman
Chair
Visit Central Florida
Class VII

Chad Barron
Vice Chair
Bartow Ford
Class XV

Jeanette Crowley
Immediate Past Chair
Polk County Public Schools
Class XI

Stacy Campbell-Domineck
CareerSource Polk
Class I

MJ Carnevale
City of Winter Haven
Class IX

Pamela Craven, Ph.D.
Learning Resource Center
Class II

Jee Hoon Kim
City of Auburndale
Class XIV

Ileana Kniss
United Way of Central Florida
Class VIII

Terrie Lobb
TLC Catering
Class XII

Cody McGhee
City of Auburndale
Class X

Doug McPherson
Citizens Bank & Trust
Class XVII

Cindy Rodriguez
Republic Services
Class XII

Shawn Sherrouse
City of Lakeland
Class IV

Tabatha Shirah
Polk County BoCC
Class XVIII

Paul Womble
Polk County BoCC
Class XV

Brian Yates, Mayor Pro Tem
City of Winter Haven
Class XVI

Leadership Polk Alumni Class Directory

Leadership Polk Class I

Leadership Polk Class II

Leadership Polk Class III

Leadership Polk Class IV

Leadership Polk Class V

Leadership Polk Class VI

Leadership Polk Class VII

Leadership Polk Class VIII

Leadership Polk Class IX

Leadership Polk Class X

Leadership Polk Class XI

Leadership Polk Class XII

Leadership Polk Class XIII

Leadership Polk Class XIV

Leadership Polk Class XV

Leadership Polk Class XVI

Leadership Polk Class XVII

Leadership Polk Class XVIII

Leadership Polk’s program takes a holistic look at all the municipalities, assets and challenges facing our beloved county. My classmates were a crucial part of the experience as we came away with new friends and a better understanding of the power of collaboration.
Callie Neslund, Mosaic, Class VII

Contact Information

Ana Saavedra
Program Manager
ana@polkvison.com
863-797-6176