Local nonprofits, funders, colleges and universities are partners in the important work of REACH Manatee.

A Vision Council meets quarterly to oversee the collaboration and to ensure that the goals of the initiative are being met:

• Bronwyn Beightol, Chief Impact Officer, United Way Suncoast
• Susie Bowie, Executive Director, Manatee Community Foundation
• Luz Corcuera, Executive Director, UnidosNow
• Jacki Dezelski, President & CEO, Manatee Chamber of Commerce
• Ted Ehrlichman, CEO, CareerSource
• Mary Glass, President, Manatee Education Foundation
• Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent, School District of Manatee County
• Sharon Hillstrom, President & CEO, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
• Dr. Karen A. Holbrook, Regional Chancellor, University of South Florida/Sarasota Manatee
• Dr. Todd Fritch, Executive Vice President and Provost, State College of Florida
• Doug Wagner, Acting Executive Director, Manatee Technical College
• Jamie Kahns, Senior Vice President- Sarasota/Manatee Market Manager, Bank of America
• Miryea Eavey, Executive Vice President, Career Edge Funders