02/04/2026
There are few things that grow you like leadership. 🙏🏼
I had the privilege of serving as Chair of the Ambassador Committee for the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce for nearly two full terms—an unusual timeframe, as the role is typically a one-year commitment. That extension came during a season none of us could have anticipated.
Our previous Chair, Tevi D. Lawson, experienced a necessary life transition and moved halfway across the world with his beautiful wife.
Then, in October 2024, our community was hit by a devastating hurricane. It didn’t just impact our beaches and businesses—it wiped my personal slate clean. We lost everything.
And yet… what rose from that season was community. 🫶🏼🙌🏼
People showed up. They supported one another. They held each other up. Many of you showed up for Jay and I, specifically and I am forever grateful! 💗
It was an absolute honor to lead a group of professionals who exemplify what it means to serve with heart, grit, and integrity through thick and thin!
As I step into new adventures, I’m grateful to continue on as an Ambassador as well as continue as a member of the Board of Directors for this amazing Chamber.
I have now passed the baton to the incredible Cedrick Wilson. Cedrick already embodies the spirit of this group—an authentic mentor, a natural leader, our “coach” and someone who genuinely cares about people! He’s been doing the work; now he’s simply taking the helm. He will be rocking this role with the amazing Daniel Glenn as Co-Chair!
A heartfelt thank-you to Roxanne Anderson, our fearless VP of Memberships. Serving alongside you has truly been an honor.
Leadership stretches you. Community sustains you. And I’m forever grateful for both.
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