Leadership Polk Alumni
The Leadership Polk Alumni Association is committed to remaining a strong and relevant resource for its members as well as advancing the work of Polk Vision. Alumni members are encouraged to uphold the purpose of Polk Vision and through their actions have a positive impact on the economic health, leadership and quality of life in the community.
We truly believe:
- The Leadership Polk experience should be the beginning of a journey of intensified awareness, interest, concern, and pride of our communities.
- That 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.
Leadership Polk is about creating and building relationships with other leaders in the region, immersing yourself in Polk County’s unique assets, and learning more about yourself, your peers and the place we all call home. In a nutshell, Leadership Polk is about each of us and how we can work collaboratively to engage and grow as we enhance Polk County and its future.
Donna Sheehan, City of Winter Haven, Class IV
The Alumni Association is committed to remaining a strong and relevant resource for its members and to advancing the work of Polk Vision. To this end, the Alumni Steering Committee assembled a group of 20 key stakeholders for an afternoon of reflection and rich conversation. The practical advice, guidance, and insight gained from this session will guide the Alumni Association as it moves forward in fostering deeper relationships and higher levels of engagement within the Association and the broader community.
Alumni members enjoying an evening of networking at Revival in downtown Lakeland.
Alumni events are a great way for class members to reconnect. Here Alumni members are enjoying a fun night out at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Mission Statement
To foster Leadership and Service that advances the continuing success of Polk Vision for the betterment of the Polk County community.
Leadership Polk Alumni Class Directory
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