The Osceola Chamber Foundation

Championing Leadership
Inspiring Innovation
Strengthening Community

From molding leaders through Leadership Osceola to fostering strategic healthcare solutions and empowering workforce growth, our initiatives stand as pillars of community vibrancy and economic prosperity across Osceola County.

35+
Years of Impact
4
Core Pillars
12+
Program Partners
Foundation Pillars
01

Leadership Development

Cultivating the next generation of civic, community, and business leaders through immersive, experiential programs.

02

Community Engagement

Connecting residents, stakeholders, and organizations to build a stronger, more unified Osceola County.

03

Strategic Partnerships

Leveraging cross-sector collaboration between government, healthcare, education, and business for lasting solutions.

04

Healthy, Vibrant Community

Advancing health access, workforce readiness, and economic opportunity for every resident across the county.

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Initiatives That Shape Our Community

Since 1989

Leadership Osceola

Prepare. Inspire. Support.

For more than 35 years, Leadership Osceola has been preparing engaged, civic-minded individuals to lead and serve. The program connects representatives from private industry, local government, nonprofits, and small businesses with the decision-makers shaping Osceola’s future through interactive, hands-on experiences.

Small class of 34–38 participants
Mandatory two-day overnight kickoff retreat
Six-month hands-on leadership curriculum
Topics: govt, health, education, environment
Graduation luncheon with community leaders
Scholarships for nonprofits & small businesses
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Leadership Osceola class at retreat
Class of2026

Community Engagement

Leadership Osceola Planning Committee

Shaping the Program. Serving the Community.

Behind every Leadership Osceola class is a dedicated Planning Committee ensuring the program stays relevant, impactful, and connected. Four subcommittees drive the work, from curriculum to alumni engagement, marketing to long-term legacy, bringing together community voices to shape civic leadership in Osceola County.

Planning Committee & Subcommittees
Programming & Curriculum
Develops program content, ensures leadership learning relevancy, and explores continuing education topics.
  • Angie RenchThe Hope Partnership
  • Dr. Anitza SanMiguelASM Mentors, LLC
  • Jody StaleyStaley Development Group
  • Melissa VallejoExperience Kissimmee
Alumni Engagement
Develops alumni relations, continuing education, and networking opportunities post-graduation.
  • Eddie MuñozSoutheastern Surveying & Mapping
  • Natalie SnodgrassEarly Learning Coalition of Osceola County
Marketing & Communications
Builds visibility through promotion, outreach, social channels, and a leadership newsletter.
  • Caterina BrazzoduroSong & Associates
  • LaVell MongerRTW Photography
  • Alyssa NoelHello Website
  • Megan RingREACH
  • Adriana SedaKissimmee Utility Authority
Legacy & Impact
Identifies opportunities for program growth, sustainability, and long-term community impact.
  • Abby JacobacciOsceola County School District
  • Samantha Giel AlloAdventHealth
Community conversations and civic engagement

Healthcare Coalition

Health Leadership Council

Data-Driven. Community-Focused

The Health Leadership Council convenes healthcare leaders to build strategic solutions around healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes. Trusted by the Florida Department of Health - Osceola to help craft the Community Health Improvement Plan, the Council brings together representatives from public health, healthcare systems, community partners, and service providers to deliver data-driven, measurable, and sustainable solutions. It's a level of community collaboration that doesn't happen everywhere.

Multi-sector convening of 37 stakeholders
Guided by Community Health Improvement Plan
Measurable, sustainable health solutions
Improving outcomes for all Osceola residents
Health Leadership Council meeting
over 30 Stakeholders

planned initiative

Workforce Development

Building Tomorrow’s Talent Pipeline.

We are committed to ensuring Osceola has the resilient workforce our community needs to thrive, not only today but for future growth. Our Talent Pipeline Management initiative mobilizes the business community to close the skills gap, aligning employers, educators, and training providers in hospitality, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

Employer-led talent pipeline management strategy
Hospitality, healthcare & advanced manufacturing
Closing the regional skills gap through partnerships
Based on U.S. Chamber Foundation’s TPM strategy
Workforce development training session

Osceola community event
Osceola County NeoCity or skyline
Leadership Osceola graduation
NeoCity semiconductor campus Osceola
Economic Development Administration Grant

Build Back Better Osceola

Osceola County was awarded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant to advance and accelerate semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing at NeoCity. The Chamber Foundation leads community engagement through workshops, direct outreach, and bilingual resource guides, ensuring every resident is connected to upskilling opportunities and career pathways.

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NeoCity Semiconductor Hub

Advancing semiconductor R&D and manufacturing at Osceola’s NeoCity campus to drive global innovation

Bilingual Resource Guide

Community resource guide in English and Spanish ensuring full access to opportunities for all residents

Community Workshops

Targeted outreach and workshops connecting residents to upskilling pathways and career development

Economic Prosperity

Creating jobs and positioning Osceola County as a global center for semiconductor innovation

Osceola community members at a foundation event
Osceola County, Florida
Our Commitment

Honoring our legacy,
building our future.

Every initiative we undertake from developing tomorrow’s leaders to improving community health and workforce readiness is rooted in our belief that Osceola County’s greatest asset is its people. We bring together businesses, educators, healthcare providers, and government to create opportunity that reaches every corner of our community.

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Leadership Osceola Program Partners

AdventHealthCity of KissimmeeCity of St. CloudExperience KissimmeeHCA Florida Osceola HospitalKissimmee Utility AuthorityOrlando HealthOsceola CountyOsceola County District SchoolsOsceola County Sheriff’s OfficeToho Water AuthorityUF/IFAS Extension ServicesAdventHealthCity of KissimmeeCity of St. CloudExperience KissimmeeHCA Florida Osceola HospitalKissimmee Utility AuthorityOrlando HealthOsceola CountyOsceola County District SchoolsOsceola County Sheriff’s OfficeToho Water AuthorityUF/IFAS Extension Services

Reports, Guides & Key Documents

Health Plan
Community Health Improvement Plan 2025–2028
Osceola County’s data-driven roadmap for improving community health outcomes, developed by the Department of Health with input from local stakeholders and the Health Leadership Council.
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Health Assessment
Community Health Needs Assessment 2025
A comprehensive assessment of Osceola County’s health needs, identifying priority areas and gaps in healthcare access to guide future investment and programming decisions.
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Foundation Board of Directors

Chair
Nilda Blanco
Nilda Blanco Consulting
Board Chair
Vice Chair, Finance
Katrina Scarborough
Osceola County Property Appraiser’s Office
Board Member
Dr. Michael Allen
School District of Osceola County
Board Member
Mary Cooper
Retired
Board Member
Samantha Giel
AdventHealth
Board Member
Beth Knight
Osceola County
Board Member
Dale Miller
L3 Harris
Board Member
Natalie Mullett
Park Place Behavioral Health
Board Member
Eddie Munoz
Southeastern Surveying & Mapping
Board Member
Jody Staley
Staley Development Group
Board Member
Keith Trace
Three 7 Capital Partners
President
John Newstreet
The Osceola Chamber
President (STAff)
Health Leadership Council

Council Members

Alyson Olinzock
Orlando Health
Amanda Kraft
Retired Health Professional
Amanda Kelkenberg
Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
Ana McDougall
FL Dept. of Health — Osceola
Aurelia Roehrig
American Heart Association
Carolyn Grant
Rosensure
Chris Hougland
Osceola Council on Aging
Daisy Franklin
UpLiftED
Warren Hougland
Osceola Council on Aging
Danicka Ransom
Osceola Co. Housing & Comm. Services
Dr. Dona Greenwood
Keiser University
Dr. Garrett Griffin
Park Place Behavioral Health
Dr. Jesse Caron
AdventHealth
Rev. Esther Rodriguez
Hope Partnership
Felicia Marable-Williams
UF/IFAS Extension Services
Harmony Latino
Osceola County District Schools
Jeanne Britton
CivCom
Jeff Feller
Health Council East Central FL
Kelly Bender
Catholic Charities
Kerri Stephen
Healthy Start of Osceola
Laura Chilcutt, MD
Nemours Children’s Health System
Maureen Hawkins
Second Harvest Food Bank
Mica Lill
American Diabetes Association
Michael Miller
Rosen Aquatics
Natalie Mullett
Chair - Park Place Behavioral Health
Neil Jagarnath
Osceola Community Health Services
Rebecca Desir
AdventHealth
Roy Funes
Eckerd Connects
Samantha Giel Allo
AdventHealth
Sara Osborne
Orlando Health
Sara Schumacher
Osceola Co. District Schools
Slade Downs
Metroplan Orlando
Sue Ring
The Osceola Chamber Foundation
Tashanda Dennison
Osceola Co. Housing & Comm. Services
Traci Blue
Bright Community Trust
Vianca McCluskey
FL Dept. of Health — Osceola

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