What 2022 class members thought

“I learned how the island and county administration work together and made connections with people I wouldn’t necessarily have met. It was cool to have the opportunity to know people who are either new to the island or have been around and have unique perspectives.”

“It would have taken me years and years to learn about these organizations the way we did in six days. It was a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of these organizations, to see their passion and dedication to the mission and for the islands.”

“I have a much better understanding of the organizations and the history of the founding fathers, the challenges they had to set up things the way they did in a sustainable fashion,” he said. “It’s what’s made Sanibel what it is for all these years.”

Leadership program returns in 2024

Although Hurricane Ian scuttled plans to conduct a leadership class in 2023, the inaugural class remains hard at work crafting a program for 2024. Meanwhile, the volunteer expo held this year resulted in bringing more volunteers and organizations together at a time when it was greatly needed.