Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay
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This dynamic group of over 450 members is open to anyone ages 21 to 35.
Benefits
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Programming
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Get Involved
Emerging Leaders provides numerous ways to get involved in the organization and throughout the community.
Through leadership opportunities, professional development and education programs, networking events and more, Emerging Leaders provides numerous ways for young professionals to get involved in the organization and throughout the community. The Emerging Leaders Leadership Team is made up of a Program Chair, Program Vice Chair, 6 Committee Chairs (Catalyst, Inclusion and Hub for Business) and Ambassador Chair, and 4 Ambassadors. The Leadership Team is designed to amplify the professional development of our members while also focusing our community efforts and the Chamber's 2026 Vision Plan.
Members of the Emerging Leaders Leadership Team serve for one year and must re-apply the following year. Applications for the next leadership team start in June. One of the best ways to get plugged in is to join the Emerging Leaders Engagement Committee to amplify your professional development opportunities.
Inclusion Committee
The mission of the Inclusion Committee is to connect Emerging Leaders members with opportunities for community involvement in Greater Tampa Bay and provide educational opportunities about local community organizations.
The Inclusion Committee works on the Nonprofit Fair which connects Emerging Leaders to volunteer, on-site learning and board opportunities within community nonprofits.
2025 Meetings
| The Inclusion Committee meets are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise published in the Emerge Around The Bay Newsletter. | Jan. 14 Feb. 11 Mar. 11 Apr. 13 |
May 13 Jun. 10 Aug. 5 Sep. 2 |
Catalyst Committee
The mission of the Catalyst Committee is to cultivate awareness for Emerging Leaders members and encourage them to have a voice on issues and policies affecting greater Tampa Bay.
2025 Meetings
| The Catalyst Committee meets are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise published in the Emerge Around The Bay Newsletter. | Jan. 21 Feb. 18 Mar. 18 May 20 |
Jun. 17 Aug. 12 Sep. 16 Oct. 7 |
Hub For Business Committee
The mission of the Hub for Business Committee is to grow leadership development opportunities that help enrich the lives of Emerging Leaders members. The Hub for Business Committee works on the Mentor | Protégé Program. This exclusive mentoring program aims to develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships between experienced business leaders and motivated young professionals. Protégés will graduate from the program with an action plan to assist them in achieving personal success.
2025 Meetings
| The Hub for Business Committee meets are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise published in the Emerge Around The Bay Newsletter. | Jan. 28 Mar. 25 Apr. 15 May 27 |
Jun. 24 Aug. 19 Sep. 30 Oct. 14 |
All meetings are from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Emerge Leadership Opportunities
Throughout the year, there will be Emerging Leadership opportunities to enhance and develop leadership skills within Emerging Leaders programs and events. The purpose is to offer leadership opportunities that will help to engage current members and enhance retention Leadership opportunities are available at Emerging Leaders Info Session, Committee Meetings, Engage Series, Vision Series, and Empower Series.
Interested in leadership opportunities? Contact [email protected] .
Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay Leadership
Past Chairs
- Mallory Kuba – 2024
- Brett Scafidi – 2023
- Michelle Christie – 2022
- Adam Myers – 2021
- Eric Ortiz – 2020
- Raechel Canipe – 2019
- Andrew W. Smith – 2018
- Jeff Chernoff – 2017
- Jennifer Lawson – 2016
- Erin Elsner – 2015
- Brian Seel – 2013-14
- Andrew M. Smith – 2012
- Carissa Caricato & Ryan Freking – 2010-11
- Michael Blasco – 2009
- Candace Cusseaux – 2008
- Mark Colvenbach & Nicole Levin – 2006-07
- Jessica Muroff & Michael Griffin – 2004-05