Allison Woronick has always enjoyed interacting with people, especially children. As a child, she thought about becoming a doctor, a veterinarian or a caretaker. Now, she is continuing her education toward a health services profession, so she can help improve care and lives. “I want to gain insight into management and leadership qualities and skills, … Continued

Kenisha Roney was born in Rochester, New York, and moved with her family to Bradenton at age eight. She grew up in Bradenton, graduated from Southeast High School and became a first-generation college student. Roney started her higher education journey at Florida State University and Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota). She … Continued

Alexander “Xander” Lowen was born in Sarasota and has lived most of his life in North Port. Following in his family’s footsteps, he works for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. He continues his family’s legacy of public safety service as an emergency operations supervisor. “My grandfather was hired as a deputy in the 1970s, and … Continued