Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2024 set for deep dive into community

Sanibel, FL –The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Planning Committee is honored and excited to present the Class of 2024.

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) created the program to prepare and encourage the next generation of leaders and volunteers. The inaugural 2022 class was a resounding success, but Hurricane Ian caused a one-year delay for the second class. Nonetheless, the 2024 class features 13 stellar individuals committed to improving the quality of life in our community.

Class of 2024 members are as follows: Marvell Bradley, Kyle DeCicco, Nancy Elting, Paula Friedman, Melissa Halliburton, Bailie Johnson, Dudley Malone, Sarah McClure, Brian Rist, John Rosen, Audrey Stewart, Rachel Tritaik, and Ken Washuta.

“The program aims to equip interested residents with in-depth knowledge about the community, preparing them for leadership roles as current leaders retire,” explained Jane Majeski, Planning Committee Chair and Class of 2022 participant. “They will gain in-depth knowledge of how the island functions, including briefings on government, environment, arts and culture, business, health and wellness.”

Members of the inaugural class served on the planning committee and helped select the 2024 participants. Planning Committee Members are Jane Majeski (Chair), Jim Brady, Annie Campbell, Calli Johnson, Elizabeth Piersol, Ger Ronan, Susan Ryckman, Bob Wiesemann and Michael Wood.

The program begins on January 18 with an opening session and reception led by Porter Goss regarding the Sanibel Plan. It runs through March 14, 2024, culminating with a “graduation” celebration dinner and class feedback session at the Captiva Island Yacht Club.  For details on the program and the Class of 2024 participant bios, please visit www.charitablefoundationoftheislands.org/leadership-sanibel-captiva 2024 Leadership Class — Charitable Foundation of the Islands

About Charitable Foundation of the Islands: (MyCFI.org)
The mission of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is to inspire philanthropy, leadership,
and collaboration for the vitality of the Island community. CFI has served the Sanibel and Captiva
communities since the 1990s through the Francis Bailey Society and was officially incorporated as a
501(c)(3) organization in 2011.