Posted: July 01, 2025
Panama City, FL — Florida’s Great Northwest is proud to announce that Kasey Killebrew has been selected to participate in Leadership Florida's Connect Class 15, a prestigious statewide leadership program that unites emerging leaders to help build a stronger, more united Florida.
The Leadership Florida Connect program identifies and engages the state’s top young professionals from various industries and backgrounds. Through educational sessions and statewide networking opportunities, the program empowers participants to enhance their leadership skills and increase their impact on the communities they serve.
Killebrew, who serves as the Strategic Projects and Operations Manager for FGNW and leads Leadership Northwest Florida, expressed her excitement about being chosen for this competitive honor: “I am incredibly honored to be selected for Leadership Florida's Connect Class 15. It is a privilege to join such an accomplished and diverse group of leaders from across the state. I look forward to meaningful conversations, new perspectives, and the opportunity to collaborate on ways to shape Florida’s future.”
Killebrew’s selection reflects her ongoing commitment to community leadership, professional excellence, and public service. As a participant in Connect Class 15, she will engage in a rigorous eight-month program that examines critical issues facing Florida while building a lifelong network of progressive leaders.
For more information about Leadership Florida and the Connect program, visit www.leadershipflorida.org
Florida’s Great Northwest is the regional economic development organization for the 13-county region of the Florida Panhandle. The organization's purpose is to promote Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification, to advocate for economic development issues that affect the region and to collaborate to improve regional competitiveness. Beyond our beaches, Northwest Florida offers business competitive, bottom-line advantages in workforce training, upgraded infrastructure, access to a host of defense assets and a diverse base of industries that already call the region home. For more information, visit FloridasGreatNorthwest.com and find us on social.
