2024: End of Year Reflection

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible work and progress made across the organizations I’ve had the privilege to work with this year.

At Ruvos , our team’s dedication to innovative solutions in healthcare technology has remained steadfast, helping to ensure critical public health infrastructure thrives. In addition to celebrating our 20th anniversary, we also expanded our focus on global health initiatives, furthering our mission to make a meaningful impact on public health systems worldwide.

Working alongside the talented staff at APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories , we’ve continued to make strides in advancing public health systems—a mission I am excited to deepen in 2025 in my new role as Senior Advisor for Informatics Strategy, focused on our country's critical public health infrastructure.

Locally, serving as the Chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has reinforced my belief in the power of community and collaboration. I’m looking forward to stepping into the role of Chair-elect of the Chamber in 2025 working closely with Sha'Ron James (Chair in 2025) and continuing to work alongside incredible leaders to build a stronger, more vibrant region. I also want to thank Rob Clarke for his leadership and mentorship in 2024.

Through my involvement with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend , Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC) , Children's Forum , Domi Station , The Children's Movement of Florida , and the Florida Technology Council , I’ve witnessed firsthand the passion and commitment of individuals working tirelessly to improve education, strengthen families, and drive innovation. Each of these organizations embodies what it means to serve with purpose and dedication.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the love and support of my amazing family. My wife, Jessica Gonzalez Loumiet , has continued to grow in her profession and make an impact at Maclay School , and I couldn’t be prouder of our kids, Raquel and Meyer, for their hard work and achievements in and outside of school this year. They inspire me daily and remind me of the importance of balancing (work in progress!) professional endeavors with cherishing what matters most—la familia.

Looking ahead, I remain focused on community, education, and healthcare technology as the pillars of our collective success. These areas hold immense potential to drive meaningful change—not just for the present, but for future generations.

Here’s to the staff, leaders, volunteers, and loved ones who inspire me daily (see some referenced below). Thank you for making 2024 a year of impact, and here’s to an even brighter 2025.

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

— Eddie

In no particular order and I know I am missing many. I am very grateful for:

jeff couch Frans de Wet Kristin Leffel Steven Honeyman Jenny Couch Neveras Alissa McShane Sands, MBA Michelle Meigs Scott Becker Carol Clark Ewa King Troy Willitt Carter McMillan Keith Higginbotham Vanessa Holley Laura Carlton Leslyn McNabb James Milford Janine Loumiet-Couch Jose Felix Diaz Jim Hunt Dana Noles Corrie Melton Melinda Baker Philip Browning Russ Browning John Stinn Brian Ramos Caitlyn Simpson, MBA James Wright Piotr Gorka Joel Hartsell PhD, MPH, PMP Carlos Loumiet Joaquin G. Gonzalez Thomas Troelstrup, MPH Allison Culpepper, PMP, FCCM Alex Workman Chelsea Workman Jim Sherwood Chirag Shah Tom Derzypolski Tor Jensen Friedman Allison Aubuchon, APR Josh Aubuchon Michael Mena Luis H. DeBayle Richard Marquez Jorge Salum Skip Foster Handley Mikec Tom Fletcher Marty Sibley Emma S. John R. Melanie Kourbage Chris R. Candice Theron Paul Theron Wendy Occhipinti Daniel H. Wagnon Ricardo Schneider Brian Welch Bugra Demirel Piotr Gorka Kyndra Light Jim Murdaugh Blake Dowling Dustin Rivest Andrew Camel Kassidy Jo Ohmstede Juan Vasquez, MHA Brian Ramos Jenny Couch Neveras Erin Smeltzer Ric Banciella, CNP Madeleine Thakur Kyle Baltuch Dylan Rivers Samantha Rivers Jay Revell Kara Holbert Dacia Williams Jack "Jake" E. Kiker, III Victoria Loumiet Carolina Santaella, MBA Susannah Loumiet John Shorter Manuel Ravelo Jr., MPH, PMP David Pahlman Robert Parker Wouter Badenhorst Charles Steele Joe Kalicki Linda Min, MPH Lisa Rawlins George Kitchens Rebecca Michel, MPH Leopold Bray CSM? PMP ITIL Reenee (The P.L.U.G.) Williams-Walter Bill Lickson Marina Lickson Patina Gagne Millie Malai, MPH Molly Lord Paul Mitchell Kenneth Granger Michael Pineiro Krista Campbell Becky Tolnay Doug Saunders, PPACA Scott Vedder Craig Behm Mickey S. Moore Juan Rodriguez, MS, PHF Blair Huggins E. Edward Murray, Jr. William Smith Ted Frazee Steve Evans Julia Holly Zach Finn Ebe Randeree Joe Kalicki Whitney Borkowski Stacy Lee Donald Gray Jr., AIA Tallahassee State College Tallahassee State College Foundation Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Ryan Smith Lauren Faison-Clark L. Hayden Faison III Jake Hightower Ryan Lewis Emma S. Reckon Branding Dariush Shirazi Riki Merrick David Betts Herb Fillyaw Dawn Heisey-Grove, Ph.D. Millie Malai, MPH Stu Bevis Leadership Tallahassee WellConnector Launch Tally TaMaryn Waters Tallahassee Democrat Christian Caban Jean-Paul Chavez Carlos Curbelo Laura Conn Desiree Mustaquim Caprice Edwards Shae Sutton Michael Robinson, CFP? Michael Obrecht CJ Aulet Carolina Theron Carolina Alarcon Berneice Cox Katie Harwood Beth Pupke Kate Brock C. Stevie Marquez-Hall Barbara Boone Lilianna Childree Laura Rogers Richard Darabi, P.E. Andrew Gay, CPA Nick Chason Elizabeth Emmanuel Kathy Bell John McNeill, SIOR Angela Long, Ed.D. Shelly Bell Analorena Melendez Ruben E. Melendez Christopher Mills Elaine Bryant Tom Deison Julian Griffin Bryan Gibson Chris Mosley Stewart Proctor, CCIM Allison Harrell Scott Higginbotham Cari Thro Clay Ingram Bill Kimberl Remy Jennings, Ph.D.

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