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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RAYMOND JAMES BANK

Amanda Stevens, CEO of Raymond James Bank, joined the institution in 2018 as the Chief Operations and Strategy Officer. With over 25 years in financial services, she was previously the CFO of USAmeriBancorp, Inc., and held an executive position at Crowe in the financial services group.

Active in the community, Amanda serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association Tampa Bay, serving as Chair of the Tampa Bay Go Red for Women luncheon in 2022. She also sits on the board of the Florida Bankers Association and was Vice President on the board of The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women in Tampa.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND BRAND STRATEGY, IHEARTMEDIA WFUS - US103.5

Ashley Morrison is the Director of Programming and Brand Strategy for iHeart Media's WFUS - US103.5 Tampa Bay's #1 for New Country and an on-air personality in the Tampa market. Over her 16-year radio career, Morrison has earned numerous Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association nominations for personality and station of the year with her roles as a morning show host and programmer. She started in radio in 2009 as a promotions intern, then morning show producer, followed by Music Director/Assistant Program Director, morning show host, to now a midday host on Tampa Bay's Mix 100.7 and Program Director for US103.5. As the director of programming, she oversees all programming, promotions and sales-involved elements for WFUS which involves covering all major country music events in the Tampa Bay area.

Morrison is a current member of the Country Radio Seminar's agenda committee, as well as the Country Radio Broadcasters' Board for 2024-2025. Morrison was most recently recognized as one of Country Aircheck's "Power 31 – The Remix" – a list acknowledging 31 country music industry professionals to watch for, as well as acknowledged as one of Barrett Media's Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2024. In February 2025, Morrison was named to Radio Ink's list of Best 25 Program Directors in Country Radio.

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Cassie McBride is a prominent sports executive and legal professional, currently serving as the Chief Legal Counsel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cassie has an impressive career trajectory. She previously worked as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the San Jose Sharks and the Jacksonville Jaguars, where she became one of the youngest attorneys to hold such a position in professional football.

She is a passionate advocate for women in law and sports, mentoring many up-and-coming professionals in these fields.

Cassie is recognized for her modern and forward-looking approach to the in-house legal function, significantly impacting the league and team levels.

PRESIDENT & CEO, SUNSHINE HEALTH (AMBETTER)

Charlene Zein currently serves as the Plan President and Chief Executive Officer for one of Florida's largest managed care organizations, Sunshine Health. Charlene has nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including various leadership roles, most recently having served as Sunshine Health Chief Product President, where she had oversight of all of Sunshine Health's Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare products.

Charlene is committed to transforming the health care of Floridians, with the goal of improving the overall health and wellbeing of those statewide.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL REPORTING, JABIL

Chaunte Peterson, Director of Financial Reporting at Jabil, holds nearly two decades of experience in the financial reporting space having joined Jabil in March of 2006. In her 19 years with the company, she has risen up the ranks from a Senior Accountant to a director role, focusing on asset backed securitization programs, acquisition integration, report automation through financial systems, special projects and more.

A Tampa native, Peterson is a graduate of the University of South Florida and has repeatedly jumped at the opportunity to give back to her community, having participated in the Buccaneers' and Jabil's annual joint service project, "Day of Service".

OWNER/CHEF, PSOMI

Christina Theofilos is the chef-owner of Psomi, a popular Greek-inspired restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Born and raised in Tampa, Christina is a second-generation Greek American with a deep passion for great service and exceptional food.

In 2023, Christina was honored with the MICHELIN Guide Florida Young Chef Award, recognizing her contributions to Tampa's culinary scene. She continues to innovate and share her love for Greek cuisine through Psomi, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels like family.

VICE PRESIDENT OF EVENTS, TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION

Claire Lessinger is the Vice President of Events for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC). She joined the TBSC team in 2012 and has been instrumental in driving economic and social impact by identifying, bidding on, and hosting major sporting and entertainment events in Tampa Bay.

Claire's leadership has been pivotal in hosting numerous high-profile events, including the NCAA Women's Final Four, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and the NHL All-Star Weekend. She also served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee.

Her commitment to empowering women in sports is evident through her founding and leadership of WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Tampa Bay.

CEO, WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION

Danette Leighton is the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), an organization founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King to expand sports opportunities for women and girls. Leighton, who joined WSF in 2022, advocates for Title IX and has helped invest over $100 million to improve access to sports. Before WSF, Leighton served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the Pac-12 Conference, where she led major championships, created a Conference-wide Fan Data program, and rebranded the organization. She also held leadership roles with the NBA Sacramento Kings, WNBA Monarchs, Sony and Stanford University. A graduate of the University of Arizona, Leighton is passionate about empowering women in and through sports and credits her own youth sports experience for playing an integral role in her leadership development and helped to shape her career.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, COCA-COLA BEVERAGES FLORIDA

Deborah Pond currently serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel for Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida). Coke Florida manufactures, markets, sells, warehouses, distributes, and merchandises products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies. The company is the 6th largest Coca-Coca bottler in the U.S., distributing over 119M cases of beverage products annually across an exclusive 47-county Florida market. With over 30 years of legal experience, she leads the legal team for Coke Florida.

Pond first joined the Coca-Cola System in 1996 as an in-house attorney with The Coca-Cola Company. During her time with The Coca-Cola Company, she supported a wide range of the business. Before joining The Coca-Cola Company, Pond was a litigation associate with Troutman Sanders in Atlanta. She received her JD from Emory University after earning her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY ST. PETERSBURG

Dr. Kanika Tomalin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. In this role, she leads and integrates all aspects of the Foundation's activities and initiatives, focusing on strategic planning, grantmaking, and the Center for Health Equity.

Before joining the Foundation, Dr. Tomalin was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Strategy at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. She also spent eight years as Deputy Mayor and City Administrator of St. Petersburg. Dr. Tomalin has extensive experience in healthcare and journalism.

She holds a Journalism degree from Florida A&M University, an MBA from the University of Miami, and a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University.

NATIONAL BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENT, WOMEN IN SPORTS & EVENTS (WISE)

Kathleen Francis is the national board chair and president of Women in Sports and Events (WISE), a role she has held since 2011. Under her leadership, WISE has expanded its membership, increased league partnerships, and launched several educational and professional development programs, including the WISE Executive Leadership Institute and the Emerging Leaders Certificate Program.

Before joining WISE, Kathleen lead marketing and market development for Major League Baseball and served as the managing director of at the United States Tennis Association. She currently serves on the USTA Board of Directors. Throughout her career she has been is dedicated to empowering women in the sports industry by providing them with the tools and resources needed to excel in their careers.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Kristin Hamwey is the Chief People Officer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this role, she oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. Kristin is part of a leadership team emphasizing diversity and inclusion, contributing to the Buccaneers' reputation as a forward-thinking and inclusive organization.

Before joining the Buccaneers, Kristin held various HR positions in different industries, bringing a wealth of experience to her current role. Her leadership has been instrumental in fostering a positive and dynamic workplace culture within the organization.

FOUNDER + CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE ORENDA COLLECTIVE

LaKendria Robinson, Founder & CEO of the Orenda Collective is a proven leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, Robinson founded The Orenda Collective in 2021 to aid local businesses in developing and executing effective DEI strategies while also spotlighting the work that they do. Under the guidance of Robinson, the organization works to implement measurable and impactful social impact programs to further fair treatment and participation of all people across a variety of different businesses. Tied to the business is The Orenda Foundation, a nonprofit that addresses challenges that plague diverse business owners.

Prior to founding The Orenda Collective, Robinson worked as the Director of Business Connect & Community Outreach for the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee and spent nearly three years as the Director of Minority Business Accelerator & Economic Inclusion for the Tampa Bay Chamber. She is also an active member of WISE Tampa Bay.

CREATIVE AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, TAMPA BAY PARENTING MAGAZINE

Laura Byrne is the Creative & Editorial Director of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. She is an award-winning former television news journalist with over 15 years of experience in newsrooms across Florida, including Sarasota, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, and Tampa Bay.

Laura and her husband purchased Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine a few years ago and have since redesigned the magazine and its website to share more local stories and fun events with families in the Tampa Bay area. Her work combines her two passions: motherhood and journalism.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CONSUMER STRATEGY, ADVENTHEALTH WEST FLORIDA DIVISION

Lauren Key is the senior executive officer of consumer strategy for AdventHealth and drives the consumer strategy agenda across the $4 billion-dollar West Florida Division, while leading 200 team members responsible for the performance of branding, omnichannel marketing, revenue growth, communications, creative services, strategic partnerships, community engagement, network access, care navigation and a consumer experience center.

Known for her strategic thinking and ability to build successful brands, she excels at corporate turnarounds, scaling organizations, utilizing data-driven strategies, translating business strategies into revenue streams and building high-performing teams. She also has experience in start-ups, M&As and private equity.

She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and executive certification from Harvard Business School. She serves as a board member for Feeding Tampa Bay, the Tampa Bay Chamber and is a 2025 Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year Honoree.

CEO, PARITY

Leela Srinivasan is CEO of Parity, a sports marketing platform connecting brands with 1,100+ elite women athletes from 85 sports, including 300+ Olympians and Paralympians. Parity's mission is to close the gender income and opportunity gap in pro sports.

Previously, Leela was CMO at SurveyMonkey, Checkout.com, and Lever, with leadership roles at LinkedIn, OpenTable, and Bain & Company. She began her career in sales.

Leela serves on the boards of Upwork, Empowered by Light, and the Tuck School of Business advisory board. She was named a 2024 Sports Business Journal Game Changer, Power Player in Women's Sports, and Cynopsis Top Woman in Media.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, PT SOLUTIONS

Liezl Tolentino is a senior human resources executive with nearly two decades of experience in human capital strategy, talent acquisition, executive coaching, leadership development, total rewards, employee engagement, and organizational transformation. She has a proven track record of shaping and nurturing high-performance workplace cultures. A sought-after global speaker, author, and facilitator, Liezl specializes in talent development, skills enhancement, change management and women's leadership. She has coached, advised, and partnered with leadership teams and boards across diverse industries, including consumer goods, entertainment, gaming, technology, professional services, hospitality, healthcare, non-profits, and education. Liezl currently serves as Chief People Officer at PT Solutions. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

PARTNER

Michelle M. Gervais is a partner at Blank Rome LLP, where she co-chairs the firm's Sports Law Industry Group. Known as a "fixer" across several legal disciplines, Michelle advises high-profile athletes, celebrities, executives, and businesses in the sports, entertainment, and finance industries. Her expertise spans complex disputes involving the intersection of business and family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence, paternity, custody, support, and pre-nuptial/post-nuptial agreements.

Michelle's career is marked by her ability to handle highly delicate matters. She protects her clients from serious financial and reputational harm and assists with risk management issues affecting their brands, companies, and professional legacies.

ONLINE FITNESS COACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER

Sydney Adams is an online fitness coach and social media influencer based in Tampa, Florida. She shares holistic health tips and insights into her everyday life through YouTube vlogs and mini vlogs on TikTok.

Sydney's content focuses on promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and she enjoys connecting with her audience through her engaging and informative videos. Her approach to fitness and wellness is holistic, aiming to inspire others to lead healthier lives.

FOUNDER AND CEO, TAMPA BAY FASHION EXPERIENCE

Taneka Bowles, Founder and CEO of the Tampa Bay Fashion Experience, has become a driving force in Tampa's vibrant fashion scene since relocating with her husband, Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles, and their three children.

Under her leadership, the Tampa Bay Fashion Experience, Tampa's premier fashion show production company, empowers communities by supporting individuals and families, building pathways to economic security and opportunity. Mrs. Bowles spearheads the organization's strategic partnerships, creative direction, and community outreach, driving its commitment to growth and sustainable change.

As the mother of a child with autism, she also serves on the board of the Autism Acceptance Center, championing opportunities for individuals on the spectrum.

PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg serves as the President of the University of Tampa. Before her time in Tampa, she worked as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Texas Christian University (TCU), where she also taught computer science and engineering. With over 20 years in higher education, Dahlberg is recognized for her commitment to student success, innovative academic programs, and inclusivity initiatives. At TCU, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Burnett School of Medicine, increasing minority faculty representation, and securing funding.

Dahlberg's career also includes positions as Dean at Syracuse University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Chief Academic Officer and Dean of the Albert Nerken School of Engineering at Cooper Union and Associate Dean at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Dahlberg holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and North Carolina State University.

VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL TALENT

Tuba Kuklen is the Vice President of Global Talent at Jabil, where she steers the company's global talent management, talent acquisition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Tuba gained experience in fields like process engineering and continuous improvement in the publishing and financial services market before joining Jabil's human resources team in 2016. She has since held several pivotal roles at Jabil, including regional senior HR director and head of global HR operations and shared services.

In her current role, Tuba is tasked with developing global policies, processes, and best practices that respond effectively to Jabil's talent needs and support the company's long-term objective, leading the network of talent practitioners at Jabil sites around the world who execute those strategies. A lifelong learner, Tuba earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Yildiz in Istanbul, Turkey, and MBA from the University of Tampa. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Prosci Change Leader.