- November 7, 2025
Flagler County School Board member Lauren Ramirez has been named to The Florida School Boards Association's newest class of Emerging Leaders.
Of the 64 new School Board members elected throughout the state in 2024, Ramirez is one of 16 to earn this distinction.
To be named an Emerging Leader, School Board members must complete and document a minimum of 48 hours of professional development within one year of election. These hours are earned through participation in FSBA’s New School Board Member Training, Parts I and II, along with attendance to at least two of the FSBA’s three forums — School Finance, Policy Governance and Bargaining 101.
“I am so excited to recognize Lauren as an Emerging Leader,” said Tina Pinkoson, FSBA’s director of leadership services. “Since her election in 2024, her commitment to the students of Flagler County has been evident through her dedication to professional growth. Lauren’s willingness to learn and her engagement in training opportunities have laid a strong foundation for her work on the board.”
The Emerging Leader designation is a recent addition to FSBA’s Certified Board Member program. It represents the first step of a series of professional development opportunities designed to help board members deepen their understanding of effective governance and policymaking.
