Leadership Broward Foundation

Celebrate. Connect. Impact. The Fun Lunch is just TWO WEEKS away, and this is your last chance to reserve your seat! Join us Friday, April 11, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood as we honor the incredible leaders making a lasting impact in Broward County. Help us celebrate these inspiring changemakers: Kareen Boutros – LB Class XXIV – The Broward Workshop Gail Bulfin – LB Class XIII – The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Gregg Goldstein – LB Class XXXIV – EM Consulting Group Paul Minoff – LB Class XXXVIII – Tripp Scott, P.A. Mary Lou Ruderman – LB Class XXVIII – Ruderman and Company, PA Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D. Smith-Baugh – SEO Class 2008 – The Urban League of Broward County Jennifer Whittington – LB Class XXXIII – Franklin Templeton Don’t miss THE lunch event of the year — full of energy, inspiration, and community. Reserve your seat today – before it's too late!

What an inspiring and impactful day for Leadership Broward Class XLIII, as they explored the vital work being done across Broward County’s healthcare and human services landscape. A huge thank you to our incredible Day Co-Chairs: Karey Bosack Greenstein, DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Dr. Sylvia Sloane Jones, DNP, MSN,APRN, Kelly Lane, MBA, CLSSGB, Candace Pineda, RN, MBA,BSN, TCRN, Kathy Salerno, and Vanessa Seltzer — You made this day an unforgettable experience. The days highlights included: Broward Health Medical Center The day started with a warm welcome and insightful remarks from CEO Manny Linares, followed by an inside look at their cutting-edge technology and the life-saving work being done daily. Memorial Regional Hospital Next, the class was greeted by LB Alumni, Jon Pickett, MBA, Vice President of Operations, and taken on a tour of the brand new Memorial Family Birthplace. A delicious lunch from Chef Pierre generously sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System —setting the stage for an incredible leadership conversation with the CEO Roundtable. The class had the unique opportunity to engage with an exceptional panel of leaders shaping the future of healthcare in our region: Tim Curtin, Vice President, Community Services, Memorial Healthcare System Jessica Lerner MHA, President & CEO, Community Care Plan Haroula Protopapadakis Norden, FACHE, COO, Boca Regional, Baptist Health South Florida Dr. Jacques Orces, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Nicklaus Children’s Health System Dawn Credle Quaranta, Vice President, Regional Operations, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Cory Mead, CEO, HCA Woodmont Hospital The Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. The day wrapped up with a powerful and eye-opening discussion on homelessness led by Tom Ruthardt, CEO of The Broward Partnership. The class gained deeper insight into the human services challenges—and solutions—within our community. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Lunch & Day Sponsor: Memorial Healthcare System Breakfast & Parking Sponsor: Broward Health Coffee Break Sponsor: Nicklaus Children's Health System Thank you to all the hosts, speakers, and sponsors who made this day so impactful for our future leaders. Class XLIII is more inspired and informed than ever! #LeadershipBroward #LB43

As we put the finishing touches on our Fun Lunch set for Friday, April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, we want to acknowledge our very generous sponsors including Title Sponsor Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Express Honorees Presentation Sponsor JM Family Enterprises, Inc.; Shout Welcoming Sponsor Shutts & Bowen LLP; City VIP Parking Sponsor SouthState Bank; Wild Balloon Sponsor Tripp Scott, P.A.; Freedom Photo Booth Sponsor Amazon; Canva Art Sponsors Florida Power & Light and NSU Public Health; Unity Cocktail sponsor LEVANTI Wealth; Hope Valet Sponsors Nicklaus Children's Health System, OneDigital and MDW Communications; and Peace Chocolate Sponsor Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises. Without them, the Fun Lunch would not be one of the top events of the year. Join us in honoring community leaders Kareen Boutros; Gail Bulfin; Gregg Goldstein; Mary Lou Ruderman, Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D.; Paul Minoff; and Jennifer Whittington, Franklin Templeton Investments. Get your tickets here before they are gone: https://lnkd.in/ebpNbvQ9. #Leadership #Leaders #Fun #Fun Lunch #Community

A Legendary Final Program Day for YLB Class 38! Last Friday, YLB Class 38 closed out their journey with an unforgettable Environment Day at the stunning Green Glades West! Participants were inspired by two conservation icons, Alligator Ron Bergeron and Ron Magill, who shared their deep knowledge of the Everglades, water conservation, and sustainability. Their passion for preserving Florida’s natural beauty sparked curiosity and a sense of responsibility among our future leaders. A huge thank you to the Flamingo Gardens team for coming out and giving the cohort a close-up look at some of Florida’s incredible wildlife! And a special shoutout to ALI WALDMAN for the generous hospitality and always creating a fantastic experience. Want to be part of an experience like this? Applications for YLB Class 39 are NOW OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and connect with leaders shaping our community. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/eWVvWMV! #YLB39 #LeadershipBroward #EnvironmentalLeadership #Everglades #WildlifeConservation #FutureLeaders

We are just about one month away from the most Fun Lunch ever when Kareen Boutros, LB Class XXIV, from the Broward Workshop, will be honored along with community leaders Gail Bulfin, LB Class XIII, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance; Gregg Goldstein, LB Class XXXIV, EM Consulting Group; Mary Lou Ruderman, LB Class XXVIII, Ruderman and Company, PA; Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D., SEO Class 2008, Urban League of Broward County; Paul Minoff, LB Class XXXVIII, CACTIC Commercial; and Jennifer Whittington, LB Class XXXIII, Franklin Templeton Investments during the annual “What is the 4-11?” Fun Lunch on Friday, April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Themed ‘Street Art,’ the Fun Lunch showcases the achievements of these dedicated leaders and recognizes their contributions to Leadership Broward and the community. There are always surprises, but you can be guaranteed to take the chance to win terrific prizes. We thank this year’s sponsors for their support and generosity: Title sponsor Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Express Honorees Presentation Sponsor JM Family Enterprises, Inc. ; Shout Welcoming Sponsor Shutts & Bowen LLP ; City VIP Parking Sponsor SouthState Bank; Wild Balloon Sponsor Tripp Scott, P.A.; Freedom Photo Booth Sponsor Amazon; Canva Art Sponsors Florida Power & Light and NSU Public Health; Unity Cocktail sponsor LEVANTI Wealth; Hope Valet Sponsors Nicklaus Children's Health System, OneDigital, MDW Communications; and Peace Chocolate Sponsor Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises. There’s still time to join us for some fun. Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ebpNbvQ9. There are limited sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or [email protected] for details. #Leadership #Leaders #Fun # Fun Lunch #Community

Join us on March 12 at Howl at the Moon Fort Lauderdale (5:30-7:30 PM) for SociallyGood! SociallyGood is a community event presented by Leadership Broward Foundation. It’s open to everyone! Each month, SociallyGood features a nonprofit that will receive 100% of the proceeds from all guest fees collected that evening. Our Next SociallyGood is March 12, 2025 and Our Nonprofit?Beneficiary?is: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward CHANGING PERSPECTIVES. CHANGING LIVES. For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Paul Minoff is ready to be honored at the 2025 Leadership Broward Fun Lunch. Paul is a graduate of LB Class XXXVIII. You are invited to join Paul and honorees Kareen Boutros, LB Class XXIV, Broward Workshop; Gail Bulfin, LB Class XIII, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance; Gregg Goldstein, LB Class XXXIV, EM Consulting Group; Mary Lou Ruderman, LB Class XXVIII, Ruderman and Company, PA; Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D., SEO Class 2008, Urban League of Broward County; and Jennifer Whittington, LB Class XXXIII, Franklin Templeton Investments for a Fun Lunch on Friday, April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Guests have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes while sharing in the fun of recognizing the honorees. Some surprises are in store, too. If you want to join in the fun, get your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/ebpNbvQ9. There are limited sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or [email protected] for details. Hear from Paul . . . #Leadership #Leaders #Fun #Community

Empowered & Inspired! This past Wednesday, WLB Class XII embarked on a journey of self-discovery during their second session, diving deep into Personal Mission & Branding with our extraordinary Leading Lady of the Day, Katy Meagher the visionary President & CEO of Neighbors 4 Neighbors. Katy’s passion for community impact and leadership left us all inspired and motivated to embrace our own missions with clarity and purpose. A huge thank you to our phenomenal session leaders: Chair: Selinés ?? Silverio, Vice-Chair: Monica Arroyo, Facilitators: Alena Alberani??MA, Bernadette Bruce, Alexa Diaz Formidoni, Danielle Doss, MNM, CNP, Lisa Elsinger, PhD, Nicole Kurth, Alex Llerena, Le Quiche Singletary, MBA, LSSGB, Maureen Simunek-Appelt, SPHR, MBA, Catarina Suplicy, and Judith Lovely Mergilles, RN, MRSR. Your dedication makes WLB Class XII stronger, and we are grateful for your leadership!

Meet Gail Bulfin, one of Leadership Broward’s Fun Lunch honorees. Gail is Senior Vice President at The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. One of seven outstanding community leaders who will be recognized at the annual Fun Lunch on Friday, April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Gail is also a former Leadership Broward board member. She is a Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Coat committee member and a board member of Business for the Arts and St. John the Baptist Parish Board. Gail is a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XIII. Joining Gail as this year’s honorees are Kareen Boutros, LB Class XXIV The Broward Workshop; Gregg Goldstein, LB Class XXXIV, EM Consulting Group; Paul Minoff, LB Class XXXVIII, CACTIC Commercial; Mary Lou Ruderman, LB Class XXVIII, Ruderman and Company, PA; Germaine Smith-Baugh, Ed.D., SEO Class 2008, Urban League of Broward County; and Jennifer Whittington, LB Class XXXIII, Franklin Templeton Investments. There’s still time to sponsor and purchase tickets. Contact Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or [email protected] for more information. Tickets are $125 for current paid Leadership Broward members, $150 for non-members and a reduced rate of $125 for Lifetime Members, who are also invited to the VIP pre-party. Here’s Gail . . . #Leadership #Leaders #Community #Business #Fun #FunLunch

Join us on February 19 at O Lounge (5:30-7:30 PM) for SociallyGood! SociallyGood is a community event presented by Leadership Broward Foundation. It’s open to everyone! Each month, SociallyGood features a nonprofit that will receive 100% of the proceeds from all guest fees collected that evening. Leadership Broward Foundation cares about our community and we are continually seeking ways to be a stronger agent for change. Our mission is to develop and inspire individuals to serve our community. Please join us, as we network with our supporters and friends, and introduce them to some of the amazing work that is being performed by local nonprofits in our community today. Our Next SociallyGood is February 19, 2025 Our Nonprofit?Beneficiary?is: The South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), founded by Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso in 1997, has developed into a superlative cultural institution serving all of South Florida, ranging from Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, to Monroe County. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to community engagement, the SFSO brings vibrancy, innovation, and strengthens public commitment to the arts. Recent milestones include recognition in Broward County as ‘Major Cultural Institution,’ one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. In another landmark, the Symphony has been recognized as “Special Presentations Partner” with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Achieving this status is an honor that is rarely bestowed upon an organization. The benefit is that the Broward Center now co-produces concerts with the Symphony and leverages their marketing partners for Symphony co-productions. The South Florida Symphony Orchestra is a pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities. The Symphony in the Schools program, begun in 1997, facilitates engagement with the arts for culturally underserved students and their families. The Symphony has touched the lives of over 50,000 students since its inception. Location O Lounge 333 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301