2025-2026 Leadership Estero Graduates
The Leadership Estero class of 2026-2026 celebrated their graduation on June 5, 2026 at the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner. These ten members spent the last year getting hands-on experience with local agencies in the Greater Estero area government & history, public safety, arts & tourism, social services, environment, education, and healthcare.
- John Bodner: Lee County Clerk of Court
- Megan Calamaro: Caalm Accounting Solutions, LLCE
- Luke Czaplewski: Ageless Fitness
- Caitlin George: NCH
- Zach Maas: Envirostruct
- Rubi Olvera: Florida Gulf Coast University
- Lisa Pesco: Swanson: Interfaith Charities
- Joy Robinson: FineMark Bank
- Heather Skaza: Acosta: Florida Gulf Coast University
- Alexandra Tafeen: TLC Marketing & Creative Services
They dedicated volunteer time at events including EsteroFest and spearheaded an incredibly successful campaign with The Imagination Initiative to raise funds so local high school graduates could attend with caps and gowns. The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks TLC Marketing & Creative Services, Inc. for sponsoring this important program and all the agencies that shared their expertise throughout the year.
We look forward to the great things these leaders will do in the years to come!