The Leadership Waycross Class of 2025 celebrated its graduation on November 6, marking the completion of another successful year of developing local leaders committed to strengthening the Waycross and Ware County community.
This year’s class included: Brenda O’Steen; Brent James, Georgia Power; Jolie Hoyle, Okefenokee Swamp Park; Kari Piestrak, Hearing Plus Audiology; Kenya Williams, Coastal Pines Technical College; Anita Finn, Waycross Middle School; Valencia Baker, City of Waycross; David Jordan, Ware County Government; Chase McDonald, Waycross-Ware County Development Authority; Shumekia Brown, Ware County Government; Melissa Thrift, Ware County Sheriff’s Office; and Lin Boatright, Unison Behavioral Health.
Participants took part in a variety of sessions designed to deepen understanding of local issues, connect with community leaders, and inspire collaborative problem-solving.
