The Tampa Bay Chamber, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Business Journal, proudly announced today its 55th class of Leadership Tampa (LT). As one of the nation's earliest leadership initiatives, Leadership Tampa has celebrated over five decades of excellence, cultivating influential leadership and building community. The class will be led by Chair Kari Goetz, a graduate of LT 2018, and Vice Chair Shadel Hamilton, a graduate of LT 2019.
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“Each year, Leadership Tampa brings together a diverse group of leaders who are committed to learning, growing, and making a lasting impact in our region. The 2026 class is no exception, already demonstrating the energy, curiosity, and collaborative spirit that defines our program. I’m thrilled to watch them dive into this experience and help shape the future of Tampa Bay, " said Goetz, who is the Founder & CEO of Winzig Consulting.
MEET THE LEADERSHIP TAMPA CLASS OF 2026!
| Avik Batra | Managing Director | Accenture |
| Erin Black | VP Risk Management, Sustainability, Facilities | Coca-Cola Beverages FL |
| Ansley Blackwell | Director of Sales and Community Relations | Centro Asturiano de Tampa |
| Michael Brown | Executive Director | American Red Cross |
| Kellie Caggiano | Equity Shareholder | GrayRobinson, P.A. |
| Shari Callahan | Director of IT & Security | Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority |
| Gino Casanova | Chief Operating Officer | Shumaker Advisors |
| Zuleyka Castro | Chief Program Officer | Hillsborough Education Foundation |
| Jennifer Chapman | Attorney | Bush Ross |
| Matthew Crockett | Managing Director | EY |
| Justin Edwards | Brand Strategy & User Experience | Tampa International Airport |
| Abbye Feeley | City of Tampa Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity | City of Tampa |
| Kyle Futch | Managing Director | KPMG LLP |
| Alfred Goldberg | President | Absolute Marketing Solutions |
| Brian Graves | Vice President, Division of Advanced Practice | Tampa General Hospital |
| Lauren Gstalder | Executive Director, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy | University of South Florida Foundation |
| John Hadley | Principal | Rowe Architects |
| Jessica Heck | Executive Director | Friends of the Children Tampa Bay |
| Christopher Ignaut | Associate Vice President, Operations | Ultimate Medical Academy |
| Ashley Jeffery | Communications Director | Skanska USA Building |
| Rockhelle Johnson | Director, Communications (FL) | Helios Education Foundation |
| Ryan Kanne | Director, Greater Florida | U.S Commercial Service |
| Irina Khasin | Shareholder (Attorney) | Greenberg Traurig, P.A. |
| Scott Kilburn | Attorney | Tampa Electric Company |
| Monica Kirkland | CPA | Kirkland Associates Financial Services LLC |
| Matt Lewis | Vice President of Operations | Tampa Metro Area YMCA |
| Suzy Malloy | Executive Director | Blue Star Families |
| Mark Maragni | Head of Loan Operations | MUFG Bank, LTD. |
| Heidi Marks | VP, Creative Director | Mad Bear Productions, LLC |
| Lisa McGlynn | Partner | Fisher Phillips |
| Beatriz Miranda | Attorney | Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. |
| Christopher Morton | Principal | CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) |
| Marcos Murillo | Chief of Innovation and Strategic Planning | Hillsborough County Public Schools |
| Patrick Murphy | Senior Legal Counsel | Vinik Sports Group |
| Chantel Negron | AVP, Community Development | Grow Financial Federal Credit Union |
| Michelle Oswald-Bianchet | AVP, Growth Strategy/Business Development | AdventHealth |
| Richard Peterika | Landscape Architect / Consulting Arborist | Dark Moss |
| Tarneisha Peters | Regional Director | Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) |
| Lewis Powers | CEO/Owner | Legion Consulting |
| Jason Prado | Senior Director of Development | Feeding Tampa Bay |
| Felix Pulido | President | Diversity of Thought |
| Brian Rutt | Chief of Staff, MacDill AFB | 6 ARW, U.S. Air Force |
| Hermenegildo Santiago | Senior Director, Strategy and Operational Development | Hillsborough Clerk of Courts and Comptroller |
| Brett Scafidi | Sales Leader | PrimeGroup Insurance |
| Rebecca Siviglia | Assistant General Counsel | Moffitt Cancer Center |
| Ali St Cyr | Owner | Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services |
| Alex Thiel | Major | Tampa Police Department |
| Shelby Thomas | CEO and Founder | Ocean Rescue Alliance Intl. |
| Laura Weiner-Kiser | Stress & Mindset Coach | Change By Challenge |
| Jason Williams | Chief Financial Officer | Pergravis, LLC |
| Stacy Yates | Attorney and Mediator | Older Lundy Koch & Martino |
About Leadership Tampa at the Tampa Bay Chamber:
The Tampa Bay Chamber has been serving the region since 1885. A not-for-profit membership organization, it currently serves approximately 1,400 member companies of all sizes and industries and is among the 2% of chambers in the nation with a 5-star rating by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Among its key initiatives is Leadership Development, building business success by developing generations of leaders. Leadership Tampa, exclusive to the Chamber, is the nation’s third oldest leadership program of its kind, started in 1970. The Chamber’s focus on leadership development brings together business professionals at every stage of the career journey. Emerging Leaders is for young professionals, ages 21 – 35, and annually serves more than 500 members. Leadership Tampa attracts hundreds of applicants vying for the coveted 50 spots in each class. The Leadership Tampa Alumni association activates local leaders spanning more than 50 years of LT classes and proudly boasts graduates excelling on the national stage, including the U.S. Space Command, PODS, Quest Corporation of America, and the Detroit Tigers.