Emerge Broward just gave South Florida’s nonprofit sector a major boost of next-gen talent. The leadership group announced 23 rising professionals selected for its 2025 Board Engagement Program—an initiative designed to train, empower, and place emerging leaders (ages 21–35) on the boards of some of Broward County’s most impactful organizations.
From real estate agents and attorneys to tax analysts, engineers, and healthcare strategists, this year’s class brings a diverse mix of industries—and fresh perspectives—to the boardroom. Through a collaboration with the Community Foundation of Broward, participants receive expert-led training in nonprofit governance and board responsibilities before being matched to a nonprofit for a one-year term of service.
“These young leaders are stepping up to serve with purpose, represent the next generation of decision-makers, and help shape a stronger South Florida,” said Andrew Caksackkar, Project Manager for Florida Power and Light and Emerge Broward’s Board President. “This year’s program produced top talent across various industries who will bring their time and insight to these prestigious organizations.”
Board placements span a dynamic mix of causes, from youth mentorship and mental health to LGBTQ+ archives and equine-assisted therapy.
“Dynamic leadership is critical to the Community Foundation of Broward’s work to champion philanthropy that builds community and opportunity here in Broward,” said Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. “We are thrilled to support Emerge Broward’s Board Engagement Program, which helps develop the next generation of talented board leaders who reflect our community’s rich diversity.”
To learn more or get involved, visit www.emergebroward.org/board-engagement.
Meet the 2025 Board Engagement Program Participants and Their Board Matches:
- Luckson Abraham, Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty → Second Chance Society, Inc.
- Brady Alexander, Administrative Fellow at Broward Health → Historic Stranahan House Museum
- Nicole Almeida, Community Relations at AutoNation → Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
- Christina Appadoo, Product Manager at UKG → Take Stock in Children of Broward County
- Kaitlin Berry, Solutions Engineer II at CivicPlus → Broward Public Library Foundation
- Jessica Branston, Physical Therapist at PTA → Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida
- Sarah Brodsky, Benefits Consultant at Brown & Brown Insurance → Ann Storck Center
- Tuere Daniels, Director of Physician & Provider Relations at HCA Healthcare → INNATA
- Angelo J. Gasparri, Attorney at Shutts & Bowen LLP → Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida
- Melissa Hyman, Law Clerk at Weinstein Legal Team → 211 Broward (First Call for Help)
- Dr. Egheosa Igbinoba, CEO at Evolution Training and Management Solutions → Glammatically Correct, Inc.
- Janice James, Software Development Engineering Advisor at Fiserv → Neighbors4Neighbors
- Emmanuella Jean-Jacques, Cybersecurity Attorney at Mullen Coughlin → Children’s Harbor
- Ashley Kozich, Director, Corporate Philanthropy at Memorial Healthcare System Foundation → Women in Distress
- Hannah Leahy, Senior Tax Analyst at MN8 Energy → New City Players
- Daniel Mazloum, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Regions Bank → Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
- Casey McNamee, Physician Relations Specialist at Broward Health Medical Center → The Pride Center at Equality Park
- Marica Mitchell, Math Educator at Miami-Dade County Public Schools → Dream in Green
- Janeil Morgan, Attorney-at-Law at Shutts & Bowen LLP → Take Stock in Children of Broward
- Jordan Montgomery, Senior Business Analyst at Florida Power & Light → Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library
- Yasha Riley, Senior Account Manager at Fiserv → Second Chance Society, Inc.
- Michael Sommer, Realtor at Southwestern Real Estate → Voices for Children of Broward County
- Eric Winn, Financial Advisor at Heller Private Wealth → Seraphic Fire, Inc.
