Name: Avril Stinson
LT Class Year: LT ‘23
Company Name & Your Role: Tampa Bay Chamber, Vice President, Economic Inclusion and Leadership Development
Interviewed By: Laura Frost and Stacy Miller
Tell us, why LTA? LTA is a wonderful continuation of my LT experience, providing me with the opportunity to continue to expand my reach within the community for positive impact along with my peers.
What is a LTA benefit you wish everyone knew about? The pride associated with the ripple effect of the dedicated Chamber staff and volunteers that work hard to create meaningful learning experiences, that will continue to have impact and inspire future leaders for the continued and sustainable region.
Describe how the leadership journey will continue to shape you? I’m action oriented, and my leadership journey will continue to stem from the knowledge gained and connections made. Now it is up to me to put it all to good use!
Fun Facts About You/Local Knowledge:
- Latest movie, book, streaming series or a combination?
- Book/Movie Combo: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.
- I’m interested to see how different the movie is from the book.
- Streaming Series: 90-Day Fiancé “The Other Way”
- Favorite spot to meet friends/colleagues for coffee, lunch or happy hour-----
- My schedule is so crazy, I’m fortunate our region has so many great options!
- For staycation in Tampa Bay, you like to……
- Stay at home and REST…
- When out-of-town guests are visiting, you plan….
- I love showing off our Riverwalk, Downtown, and Ybor areas