Phillip Lanham, President | CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast), has been selected to participate in Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 44, joining a group of 55 distinguished leaders from across the state in one of Florida’s most respected leadership development programs. Founded in 1982, Leadership Florida brings together leaders from business, government, education, nonprofit, and civic sectors to deepen their understanding of the issues shaping the state and strengthen their ability to serve their communities. Lanham has been leading Gulf Coast since June 2023, working with the Board of Directors and staff to advance its three priority areas: Attainable Housing, Environmental Resilience, and Helping People Through Times of Crisis. During his tenure, Gulf Coast has launched a bold three-year strategy to expand its impact in partnership with donors.

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