NEFRC Regional Leadership Academy 2026 Cohort: Chamber Leadership Putnam Graduates
Leadership Putnam Graduates Shine in NEFRC Regional Leadership Academy Cohort Visit to Putnam County
The Northeast Florida Regional Council’s Leadership Academy cohort recently spent a day in Putnam County, connecting with the people, places, and projects shaping our community’s future. Through conversations with local leaders and visits to John Theobold Park, Downtown Palatka, and Ravine Gardens State Park, participants experienced firsthand the collaboration and momentum driving regional progress.
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is especially proud of our Leadership Putnam graduates who are expanding their impact through this hands-on regional learning experience:
- Yvette Jones – HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
- Zoey Waldron – Beck Automotive Group
- Denis Sousa – The ARC of Putnam County, Inc.
- Jacqueline Cox – Putnam County Family Resource Center
We value our Chamber members’ commitment to deepening their understanding of community history, local government operations, and regional collaboration; these are the core pillars of the NEFRC Leadership Academy. We also extend our appreciation to County Administrator Terry Suggs for representing Putnam County in the RLA (Regional Leadership Academy) 2026 cohort and embracing continued leadership development.
Thank you to all who are investing your time, talent, and passion into the future of Northeast Florida.
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The Northeast Florida Regional Council’s Newsletter is available and features updates on projects, partnerships, and regional initiatives helping shape a stronger and more resilient Northeast Florida.
The May edition highlighted continued progress across the Council’s programs, including updates from the Community Visioning Program, regional emergency preparedness and hazardous materials training efforts, healthcare coalition initiatives, resilience planning projects, and the Regional Leadership Academy Class of 2026.
Readers will also find NEFRC's highlights from participation in regional environmental collaboration efforts, updates on transportation and preparedness programs, and exciting news surrounding newly launched resilience initiatives supported through regional partnerships.
As NEFRC continues serving communities across the region, collaboration, innovation, and regional partnership remains at the center of their work to support the seven counties and municipalities of Northeast Florida.
