LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY ANNOUNCES CLASS XXXIV

Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ premier educational non-profit community leadership organization, has announced the launch of its 34th year of programming with the selection of Class XXXIV.

Designed for residents in leadership roles across the private and public sectors, government, and community organizations, the LMC program produces a monthly series of intensive single and multi-day sessions held throughout Monroe County, as participants explore key sectors impacting the region—including tourism, the environment, education, government, healthcare, the military, judiciary, law enforcement, emergency management, the arts, and media.

Sessions begin October 2-3 in Key West and will continue monthly across the Keys. Each session is led by subject matter experts, policy makers, and regional leaders, offering participants deep insights, dialogue on current challenges, and unique networking opportunities.
Founded in 1992, LMC is a non-partisan, independent non-profit committed to building a network of informed, collaborative leaders to help guide the Keys toward a stronger future.

2026–2027 LMC Officers:
• President: George Garrett
• Vice-President: Cheryl Sullivan
• Secretary: Kathy McKinney
• Treasurer: Bruce Halle
• Program Coordinator: Michael Shields

For more information, visit www.leadershipmonroecounty.org or email
[email protected]

Class XXXIV members are:
Julie Brown, Community Outreach Specialist, Florida Department of Transportation
Wayne Bush, Investigating Officer, United States Coast Guard, Sector Key West
Wendy Carter, Project Manager, Monroe Co. Facilities Development
Natalie Danko, Owner, PhotoDesign by Natalie
Jennifer DeBoisbriand, Planning Director, Islamorada, Village of Islands
Randy Detrick, Market Manager, Mt. Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Arlen Dieguez, JIATFS Community Engagement and Development Officer
Robert Fowler, Case Manager Supervisor, Guidance Care Center
Christina Geer, Health Services Manager, Keys AHEC Health Centers
Greg Johnson, Lt., Station Commander, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Angie Kemmer, Regional Dir. Case Mgt., Mariners Hospital
Kris Kennedy, Physician, Ret., Medical Director, Treasurer, Womankind
Andrea Leal, Executive Director, Florida Keys Mosquito Control District
Katie Lindback, Community Engagement & Marketing Coord; Mote Marine
Adam Linhardt, Director of Media Relations, PIO, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Rose Littlejohn, Founder, Lead and Wellness Coach
Melina Miller, Owner, MKM Digital Marketing
Manuela Mobley, VP, Marketing & Partnerships, Keys Weekly
Veronica Ornelas, Director, Member Services, Florida Keys Electric Co-Op
Melinda Rice, V.P., Premier Relationship Manager, First State Bank of the Keys
Jared Rodriguez, Councilman, City of Layton
Melanie Rodriguez, Chef Storyteller, the Key West Cooking Show
Charlene White, Executive Director of Finance and Performance, Monroe County School District
Kelly Williams, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Schmitt; Pres., Marathon Rotary