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Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy holds graduation

Daytona State College partners with the Flagler County Tax Collector’s Office and local governments to provide this leadership academy.


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The 2025 graduating class of the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy. Courtesy photo
The 2025 graduating class of the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy. Courtesy photo
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Twelve executives, managers, and professionals graduated from the Flagler County Local Government Leadership Academy at a special ceremony at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center on Thursday, June 12.

The graduates are:

  • Michael Hanson, City of Palm Coast
  • Benny Cope, City of Palm Coast
  • Jean Ferrer, Office of the Flagler County Tax Collector
  • Stephanie Field, Office of the Flagler County Tax Collector
  • Bryanna Ivey, Office of the Flagler County Tax Collector
  • Megan Scheide, Office of the Flagler County Tax Collector
  • Jonathan Welker, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
  • Amanda Raslowsky, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners
  • Kelly Bowman, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners
  • Toussaint Roberson, Flagler County School Board
  • Bill Freeman, City of Flagler Beach
  • Sarah Spector, Flagler County Board of County Commissioners

Daytona State College partners with the Flagler County Tax Collector’s Office and local

Joe Saviak, who taught the leadership academy; Shelly Edmonson, Flagler County tax collector; and Mike Scheck, director for the Center for Business & Industry with Daytona State College. Courtesy photo

governments to provide this leadership academy, which now has several dozen graduates in executive, managerial, and professional roles serving the citizens of Flagler County. Graduates receive a certificate of completion from DSC. 

The academy is an intensive four-month executive education program which meets weekly for two-hour classes at the Tax Collector’s Office. The graduates enhance their knowledge of critical topics like leadership, human resources, budgeting, risk management, customer service, program evaluation, teamwork, and organizational culture.

“We are looking forward to seeing your continued accomplishments for many years to come using everything you’ve learned," said Dr. Joe Saviak, who taught the leadership academy. "We congratulate you on this highly impressive personal, professional, and academic achievement. We celebrate your commitment to being the leaders who exemplify the very best in public service."

 

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