- October 31, 2024
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Thirteen local government professionals graduated from the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy in a ceremony at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center on May 18.
The graduates were: John Fanelli, Flagler Schools; Doug Gonzalez, Flagler County Tax Collector’s Office; Ron Mello, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office; Kelly Mullen, Tax Collector’s Office; Matthew Rivera, Flagler County government; Teresa Rizzo, Flagler County Education Foundation; Alma Rock-Yanochko, City of Palm Coast; Jennifer Rodbourn, Tax Collector’s Office; Alyssa Roscoe, City of Palm Coast; Ryan Simpson, Flagler County; Rosana Vinci, City of Flagler Beach; Christopher Wagner, Sheriff’s Office; and Stacy Whalen, Tax Collector’s Office.
“This academy helps our current leaders be their best, and it effectively prepares emerging leaders for future roles,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.
Flagler County Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston organized and hosted the classes at the Tax Collector's main office, according to a press release.
Graduates studied leadership, human resources, budgeting, risk management, customer service, program evaluation, teamwork and organizational culture during the four-month program.
Joe Saviak, the academy’s instructor, said partnerships between local governments make the program possible.
