LLC Graduate, Amy Strom, Named as Unsung Hero!

Another Leadership Lee alum being recognized – Amy Strom, class of 2023 has been recognized by the Community Foundation as one of their Unsung Heroes of SWFL Nonprofits! Amy is the Chief Operating Office at Valerie’s House.

The Community Foundation has announced:
Congratulations to Unsung Heroes of Southwest Florida’s Nonprofits — Finally in the Spotlight!
They’re not always on stage. They don’t always grab the headlines. But without them? Our nonprofits couldn’t run. Period.
These Chief Operating Officers are the backbone of impact. The ones who make sure missions don’t just survive — they thrive. And this year, we’re honoring them in a big way.
From Naples to Fort Myers, Sarasota to Cape Coral… meet the 10 extraordinary COOs powering change across Southwest Florida:
Blair J. DeMinico – Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Jodi Bisogno – Youth Haven

Anjali Van Drie – Family Initiative, Inc.

Joe Markus – Gulfshore Playhouse

Lucia Branton – JFCS of the Suncoast

Doug Stewart – Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida

Thea Cernohous – The Dubin Center

Amy Strom – Valerie’s House

Chelle Sutyak – Cancer Alliance Network of SWFL

Adam Sickler – Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

When & Where:

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 8–10:30 AM

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bell Tower – Fort Myers