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:

• Jacki Dezelski, President & CEO, Manatee Chamber of Commerce
• Deborah Perry, Director of Education & Workforce Partnerships, Manatee Chamber of Commerce
• Evelyn Almodovar , Executive Director, UnidosNow
• Veronica Thames, Chief Executive Officer, Manatee Community Foundation
• Josh Matlock, CEO, CareerSource Suncoast
• Anthony Gagliano, VP/COO, Career Source Suncoast
• Mary Glass, Manatee Education Foundation
• Kathy Price, Executive Director, Manatee Education Foundation
• Dr. Laurie Breslin, Superintendent, School District of Manatee County
• Dr. Paul Gansemer, Executive Director Adult, Career and Technical Education (ACT)/MTC | School District of Manatee County
• Dr. Brittany Pyjas, Vice President, Student Services & Enrollment Management, State College of Florida
• Jamie Kahns, Senior Vice President- Sarasota/Manatee Market Manager, Bank of America
• TBD, President & CEO, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
• TBD, University of South Florida/Sarasota Manatee