Our History

Leadership Seminole is a non-profit, 501(c)3 public service organization directed by a voluntary Board. In the fall of 1992, leaders from area businesses, county chambers of commerce and Seminole Community College combined their talents into a task force to develop the program. This planning and organizational task force identified major program sponsors and community leaders who have defined the program curriculum for Leadership Seminole.

An intensive, hands-on, interactive ten-month program, Leadership Seminole is modeled in the tradition of 500 community leadership development programs nationwide. As founding partner, Seminole Community College provided Leadership Seminole headquarters on its campus. The program has proudly graduated hundreds of community leaders.

Leadership Seminole strengthened its mission "to instill in its graduates an understanding of community trusteeship" by merging with Seminole Vision, Inc. and forming Envision Seminole whose purpose is the identification, creation and delivery of community-wide initiatives that will improve the quality of life in Seminole County. Envision Seminole is the umbrella organization focusing on community improvement. Seminole County, Seminole County School District, Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the seven municipal cities in the county as well as non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses partner with Leadership Seminole and Envision Seminole. Additionally, chambers of commerce such as, Casselberry, Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional, Sanford/Seminole County and Seminole County Regional serve as partners with Leadership Seminole.

Thank you for spending time with us today to learn about our diverse history and our bright future. Please consider Contacting Us at anytime for more information on the Leadership Seminole program.