Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange

Tal Siddique and the Bradenton Area Convention Center

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Tal Siddique, County Commissioner of Manatee County, to talk about their brand-new Bradenton Area Convention Center, focusing on economic development, and tourism as a pillar of the economy. Tal is a Connect Class 14 Member from the Calusa Region.

Adriene McCoy and Baptist Health South Florida

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Adriene McCoy, SVP & Chief People Officer of Baptist Health South Florida, to talk about AI in the healthcare industry, maintaining company culture during growth, and investing in communities. Adriene is a Cornerstone Class 36 Member from the Southeast Region.

Stephanie Smith and TECO Energy

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined Stephanie Smith, VP, State & Regional Affairs with TECO Energy, to talk about powering progress, anticipating and investing in community needs, and the responsibility of serving their customers. Stephanie is a Cornerstone Class 41 Member from the West Central Region.

Maggie Hightower and Nemours Children's Health

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Maggie Hightower, Assistant VP, Philanthropy with Nemours Children's Health, to talk about their mission to ensure all children grow up happy and healthy regardless of financial status, the challenge of keeping pace with the complexities of children and families, and investing in the healthcare workforce and community partnerships. Maggie is a Connect Class 3 Member from the Northeast Region.

Jody Brooks and JEA

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Jody Brooks, Chief Administrative Officer of JEA, to talk about data centers and industry trends, meeting customer needs while keeping costs low, and the company's Water First project. Jody is a Cornerstone Class 40 Member from the Northeast Region.