Past Speakers

Each year the Civic Leadership Academy introduces students with up to 50 members of the Florida community. This includes political, religious, non-profit, and academic leaders. Below is just a sample of members of our community who have spoken to CLA students in the past.

National

Congressman Lou Frey

Congressman Ric Keller (R-FL)

Congressman Tom Feeney (R-FL)

State

Senator Mike Haridopolos

Senator Lee Constantine (R-Altamonte Springs)

Senator Gary Siplin (D-Orlando)

Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp

Justice Peggy A. Quince, Florida Supreme Court

Ms. Katie Gordon, Communications Director, Republican Party of Florida

Mr. Leonard Joseph, Executive Director, Democratic Party of Florida

Local

Mayor Scott Vandergrift, City of Ocoee, Florida

Mr. Bill Cowles, Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty

Mr. George Diaz, Columnist, The Orlando Sentinel

Dr. John Hitt, President, UCF

Commissioner Bill Segal, Orange County Board of County Commissioners