Leadership Broward Fun Lunch Celebrates Changemakers

Melissa Garcia Villa, BLU's Marketing and Communications Director, and Jonathan Lane, BLU's HealthSpan Advisor proudly represented BLU at Leadership Broward’s 2026 Fun Lunch, an annual celebration recognizing exceptional alumni whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to shape the future of Broward County.

This sold-out event welcomed more than 500 of Broward County’s most influential professionals, executives, and changemakers for a dynamic afternoon centered on community, collaboration, and progress. Leadership Broward’s 2026 honorees included an extraordinary group of distinguished leaders: Kathleen Cannon of United Way of Broward County, Brett Atkinson of Moss Construction, Shira Kastan Goldstein of ADG Strategy Group, Ella Phillips of the Law Office of the Public Defender, Harley Miller of Miller Construction, Stephanie J. Toothaker, Esq. of Toothaker.org, and Giancarlo Zuniga of Truist.

These respected changemakers were celebrated for their lasting contributions to Broward County through visionary leadership and community impact, exemplifying the strength and influence of Leadership Broward’s extensive alumni network.

By participating in influential gatherings like Leadership Broward’s Fun Lunch, BLU continues to strengthen its presence within Broward’s leadership ecosystem while aligning with professionals dedicated to driving meaningful change across business, healthcare, and community sectors.