Powerful Podcasts: Exploring Education and Community Leadership

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Gulf Coast's Jennifer Johnston

Jennifer Johnston, our Director of Community Leadership, recently sat down with Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s President & CEO Jennifer Vigne for their podcast, ‘Education Conversations.’ They delved into important topics like education, mental health, and affordable housing. 

The episode, ‘Community Leadership and Education’ includes Johnston talking with Vigne about the connection between students, community, and business, and how preparing for tomorrow’s workforce to thrive starts in our classrooms today. 

Johnston shares, “Partnerships are our superpower at Gulf Coast Community Foundation and donors make that possible.” 

Listen now to the episode on the Education Foundation’s website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. 


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