St. Johns County Chamber Foundation
MISSION
To serve the entire community and promote growth through leadership opportunities, workforce education and economic development programs.
The St. Johns County Chamber Foundation extends the Chamber's commitment to strengthening the community through leadership, education, and economic development. Its mission is to drive lasting impact by providing scholarships for Leadership St. Johns, a premier leadership development program, fostering a skilled local workforce, and establishing an emergency fund for businesses facing natural disasters or economic challenges.
The Foundation creates opportunities for growth by supporting professional leadership, workforce education, and disaster recovery initiatives, ultimately benefiting individuals and businesses throughout the county.
Focus Areas
LEADERSHIP ST. JOHNS
A cornerstone program of the chamber for more than 20 years, Leadership St. Johns has cultivated and educated hundreds of business and government leaders on the challenges and opportunities facing our community. LSJ alumni are business and nonprofit leaders from every business sector in the county, including local government, health care, engineering, public works and more. A primary goal of the Chamber Foundation is to create a permanent scholarship fund for Leadership St. Johns. LEARN MORE ABOUT LSJ »
EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
The foundation will create an emergency relief fund for businesses to support recovery from natural disasters or economic downturns. MAKE A DONATION »
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Through partnerships with local educational institutions, the foundation will support the development of a highly skilled workforce and the creation of an employment pipeline of local workers for St. Johns County businesses.
SJC Chamber Foundation Board of Directors
Cecil Gibson
Chair
Ameris Bank
Orv Dothage
Vice Chair
Northrop Grumman
Erika Alba
Secretary/Treasurer
Woolsey Morcom
Marilyn Drayton
Director
Wells Fargo
Nancy Dering Mock
Director
Nancy Dering Mock Consulting
Isabelle Renault
President & CEO
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce