| The Charleston Metro Chamber is thrilled to announce the inaugural Civic Leaders Academy graduating class. In partnership with Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and Charleston Home Builders Association, this advanced and informative public service training program is designed to identify, cultivate and train individuals from across our region to both run for public office and serve on appointed boards and commissions.
In three half-day sessions with regional and national experts, participants gained insight on campaign fundraising and budgeting, developed a deeper understanding of polling and data-driven decision making and enhanced their knowledge of what is expected from a civic leader.
“Civic Leaders Academy gave us practical tips about running for office and getting involved in politics. It was great to hear the different perspectives that go into getting involved and made jumping into politics a lot less scary.” – Nikki Kuniej, 2022 Civic Leaders Academy Graduate
Civic Leaders Academy Inaugural Class
| Name |
Company |
| Rita Adkins |
The Adkins Group LLC |
| Jennifer Baez |
Charleston County School District |
| Kevin Braitsch |
Kiawah Island Golf Resort |
| Michelle Brandt |
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Katesha Breland |
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors |
| Kravonda Forrest Simmons |
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors |
| La’Shon Horton |
EXCEL Real Estate – Charleston |
| Nashonda Hunter |
The Charity Foundation |
| Jared Jackson |
Rainbow Row Real Estate |
| Ron Jaruzel |
J Davis Construction |
| Stephen Johnson |
Pinnacle Financial Partners |
| Shawn Kaup |
REV Federal Credit Union |
| KJ Kearney |
Charleston Promise Neighborhood |
| Stephen Kohn |
Excel Real Estate – Charleston |
| Nikki Kuniej |
Charleston Radio Group |
| Timothy Lewis |
Wells Fargo |
| Chris Magaldi |
Thomas and Hutton |
| Chappy McKay |
Trident Construction Company |
| Mark Mitchell |
Dunes Properties of Charleston |
| Richard Pierce |
Pinnacle Financial Partners |
| Lymari Rentas Gonzalez |
LRG’s Research, Taxes and Business Consultant Group |
| Shana Swain |
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors |
To learn more about Civic Leaders Academy, visit www.charlestonchamber.org/civicleadersacademy.
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