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| ✨ Among Us. A CIO from Tallahassee has received recognition for her commitment to improving public-sector IT, aiming to engage all residents effectively. Also, we are featuring women leaders from North Florida in health and business who were also honored with News Service Florida’s Fifty Over 50 award. Don’t miss the opening reception of MOFA’s ‘Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength’ happening tomorrow! If you didn't catch the live stream, you can still check out Julia's interview with Domi's David White on CityClips Live.
Quick Summary In this 404th edition, here she goes: In the Spotlight: Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers | Michelle Taylor Awards: North FL Women on Fifty Over 50 by NSF Events: Women Among Us | Portraits of Strength Community, Networking + Business Events
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT MICHELLE TAYLOR |
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| | 🧡 Michelle Taylor has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers by Government Technology. | GovTech For almost 25 years, Government Technology has celebrated the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers awards, recognizing the dedicated individuals at state and local levels who are driving government into the future. This year's honorees include CIOs, CISOs, and officers focused on innovation and data, along with advocates for progress in AI, accessibility, and education. They are leveraging their expertise within their agencies and communities to transform public-sector IT, striving to connect with all residents effectively. 🤖 One of the honorees is Leon County’s Michelle Taylor. She has been a key figure in the Office of Information and Technology since 1997, initially serving as the director of IT operations and later becoming the CIO in 2020. Outside of working with state agencies, Taylor primarily focuses on her team, acting as their “head cheerleader” by supporting them as much as possible. “They’re the ones that make the technology seem like magic,” Taylor said. “My job is to support them so they have the tools they need to make things happen and support all of our customers.” “The award was achieved because of the people-focused, performance-driven culture of the dedicated team that is Leon County Government's Office of Information Technology (LC-OIT). It also demonstrates the collaborative relationships we cherish with fellow Leon County constitutional IT partners who work together every day to share common resources, such as network connectivity, Internet, phones, Microsoft licensing, justice information systems, geographic information systems, cybersecurity, and so much more.” Taylor said from her LI post.
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| | AWARDS 50 OVER 50 | NORTH FL WOMEN |
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| | 🥂 North Florida Women on Fifty Over 50 by News Service Florida. | News Service Florida The Fifty Over 50 featured in the News Service of Florida’s 2025 list started their journeys in a Florida that was quite different – less crowded, more community-focused, and significantly underdeveloped. Their work as lawyers, lobbyists, and leaders in health and business has played a crucial role in transforming Florida into the thriving economic hub and attractive destination it is today. This year's awardees have established healthcare facilities, supported local governments, enhanced educational opportunities, and championed social justice, while also advocating for various legislative initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Floridians in many areas.
💛 Here are the women honorees from North Florida:
Suzan Gage - Exec. Dir., Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Lisa Garcia - Partner & COO, Sachs Media Marnie George - Sr. Government Affairs Advisor, Johnson & Blanton Julie Jones - Deputy CFO, Florida Department of Financial Services Natalie Kelly - CEO, Florida Association of Managing Entities Kim McDougal - Sr. Government Affairs Advisor, GrayRobinson Andrea Messina - CEO, Florida School Boards Association Karen Moore - CEO & Founder, Moore April Salter - CEO & Founder, SalterMitchell PR MaryRose Sirianni - Dir. of Regulatory Affairs, Tampa Electric Victoria Zepp - President & CEO, Team 180 Consulting Missy Timmins - Owner, Timmins Consulting
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| | EVENTS MOFA | WOMEN AMONG US |
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| 💖 FSU Museum of Fine Arts presents Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength. | FSU The FSU Museum of Fine Arts is inviting everyone to the opening reception of Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength, which will be on display from Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, July 26. Showcasing 37 portraits of remarkable women aged 65 and above from the Big Bend region, Women Among Us is a celebration of what it means to age as a woman, a vastly underrepresented demographic in photography. Throughout their lives, each woman in this collection has made significant contributions to their community through education, activism, or artistic endeavors. Accompanied by a poem, each portrait is a collaboration between photographer, author, and sitter, allowing the unique personalities and individuality of these women to truly stand out. Each woman highlighted in this series has committed herself to improving the Big Bend region and remains active in this mission today. Celebrate and commemorate the achievements and lives of these women on May 29th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the opening reception. Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public, with parking available in the Call Street Garage.
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| Community Thursday to Saturday, May 29 to July 26
Sunday, June 1
Saturday, June 7 3rd Annual Dads & Strollers by Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition and Kenyatta Colvin | Saturday, June 7 | 10 AM | Cascades Park | Register Learn More Mayday Parade | Saturday, June 7 | 7 PM | The Moon | $40 Tickets Learn More WEE Beauty Fundraiser: Sip & Shop by Women Empowering Each Other Inc. | Saturday, June 7 | 3 PM | WEE Diaper Bank, 5028 Tennessee Capital Blvd. | From $37.05 Tickets
Network + BizThursday, May 29
Thursday to Saturday, May 29 to 31
Wednesday to Friday, June 4 to 6
Friday, June 6 Saturdays, June 7 to July 12
Tuesday, June 10 Featured Event: Professional Women's Forum by Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, June 10 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way, UCB Doak Campbell Stadium | $45 for Members, $55 for Non-Members Register
Wednesday to Friday, June 11 to 13
Thursday, June 26
Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27 |
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| Watch this episode on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. Julia had the pleasure of featuring David White, the CFO and VP of Strategic Partnerships at LobbyTools, Inc., who shared his take on being part of Domi’s Board. Don’t miss out, join us again next week for another exciting session! - Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net) |
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