Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV.
Designed for residents in leadership roles across the private and public sectors, government and community organizations, the program produces a monthly series of intensive single- and multi-day sessions throughout Monroe County. Participants explore key sectors affecting the region — including tourism, the environment, education, government, healthcare, the military, judiciary, law enforcement, emergency management, the arts and media.
Sessions begin Oct. 2-3 in Key West. Each is led by subject matter experts, policy makers and regional leaders, offering participants insights, dialogue on current challenges and networking opportunities.
Founded in 1992, LMC is a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit committed to building a network of informed, collaborative leaders to help guide the Keys toward a stronger future.
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 County Facilities Development.
Natalie Danko, owner, PhotoDesign by Natalie.
Jennifer DeBoisbriand, planning director, Islamorada.
Randy Detrick, market manager, Mount 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, lieutenant, station commander, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Angie Kemmer, regional director case management, Mariners Hospital.
Kris Kennedy, physician, Ret., medical director, treasurer, Womankind.
Andrea Leal, executive director, Florida Keys Mosquito Control District.
Katie Lindback, community engagement & marketing coordinator, 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, vice president, marketing & partnerships, Keys Weekly.
Veronica Ornelas, director, member services, Florida Keys Electric Co-Op.
Melinda Rice, vice president, 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, real estate agent, Coldwell Banker Schmitt; president, Marathon Rotary.
2026-2027 LMC officers are: George Garrett, president; Cheryl Sullivan, vice president; Kathy McKinney, secretary; Bruce Halle, treasurer. Michael Shields is program coordinator. More information is at www.leadershipmonroecounty.org or via email to mshields@leadershipmonroecounty.org.
