WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today selected Zenani Johnson, Equality of Opportunity Coordinator of the Florida Chamber Foundation, to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
“I am humbled to be accepted as a Business Leads Fellow and thrilled to learn additional ways to contribute to my community as a thought leader in the workforce and education policy space,” says Zenani Johnson. “I truly believe education is the greatest equalizer, and through the U.S. Chamber’s Business Leads Fellowship, I will have additional resources needed to ensure every child in Florida has an equal opportunity at earned success.”
“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” says Cheryl Oldham, Senior Vice President of the Center for Education and Workforce. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.”
Following a competitive application and selection process, Zenani was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in the eighth class of this program. The six-month program, consisting of both in person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.
Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of over 250 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.
For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website.
