Mission

to develop and connect the next generation of statewide leaders to create a better Florida.

Vision

to be the go to resource for educating and training the next generation of emerging leaders in Florida.

Connect Florida's History

After two years of planning Connect Florida, originally Emerge Florida, became a reality in 2006. The planning committee was composed of graduates of Leadership Florida, College Leadership Florida, Directors of local young professional programs and local young professional members.

About Leadership Florida

Since 1995, Leadership Florida has produced programs for external audiences that encourage leadership and promote statewide community. By multiplying the individual talents and energies of Leadership Florida members by the force of their collective commitment to the state we create a powerful resource for Florida. This is expanded exponentially every year by sharing our message with hundreds of community leaders through the Leadership Florida Institute.

To ensure that Leadership Florida has broad community involvement, our programs use a combination of tuition and scholarships that are underwritten by corporations and foundations, to make sure deserving applicants can participate.