Emerge searched for board members to fill vacancies throughout the fall and selected Akins in early November as a candidate for the board position.
“The board and I are very excited to welcome Jasmine to Emerge,” said Samantha Gholar Weires, Emerge founder and president. “Jasmine’s energy, professionalism and wealth of knowledge in public health are an asset to our board and to the demographic we serve.”
Emerge sat down with ABC7’s Renee Gilmore, host of Empowering Voices, to talk all things young minority professionals, social engagement and what our goals are for 2020.
Emerge featured on ABC7’s EMPOWERING VOICES
Emerge founder + executive director Samantha Gholar recognized in Sarasota Magazine as one of Sarasota's trailblazing women. Meet Nine Extraordinary Women Who Are Transforming Sarasota-Manatee (and the World)
Emerge Sarasota hosted its inaugural Hoops For Hope Celebrity Basketball Tournament at Booker High School. The tournament featured six local basketball teams composed of local athletes who played to raise awareness and funds for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April).
Emerge was invited for an interview with WSRQ's Coffee and Donuts show thanks to supporters + friends Ryanito and DJ Marcel Baudin.
The interview featured a 60-minute segment discussing what Emerge is and how we fit into the local community. If you missed it, you can stream the interview by clicking the link here.
Emerge will be teaming up with WSRQ again in a few weeks for our second interview with Coffee and Donuts TV.
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