INTRODUCING CENTRAL FLORIDA’S 25 VICTORIOUS LEADERS

VBD MAGAZINE HONORS 25 PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERS IN ITS FIFTH-ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

Honoring the stories, leaders, and changemakers who have helped shape our journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of VBD Magazine.

As Victorious By Design (VBD) Magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary, we are proud to introduce Central Florida’s 25 Victorious Leaders, a distinguished group of individuals whose leadership, service, integrity, excellence, and community impact are helping the region thrive.

A victorious leader is someone who leads with purpose, serves with integrity, and creates meaningful impact within their profession, organization, or community.

Selected through public nominations, professional recommendations, and VBD Magazine’s editorial research, this year’s honorees represent business, nonprofit service, healthcare, education, youth development, the arts, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.

We are honored to recognize the following leaders:

Brandon Arrington
Executive Director, Osceola Arts
Arlene Blake
Founder, Women on the Rise International
Prita Chhabra
Site Director, Public Allies Central Florida/RISE Community Solutions
Derrick Chubbs
President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Tammy DeVore
Owner, Canon Coffee
Sean A. Esler
Owner, Edge Consulting and Edge Systems, Inc.
Dr. Ruby Evans
Executive Director and Senior Consultant, Academic Consulting Exchange
Tanisha Gary
President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
Thresa Giles
CEO, Hope & Help Center of Central Florida
Dorina Green
Realtor, Home Wise Realty Group
Ruthie Haffner
Director of Development, Lake Cares Food Pantry
Candice W. Jones, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician, Orange Blossom Family Health
Derek Lewis
Entrepreneur, Corporate Leader, and Advocate for Social Change
Tina McCall-Waters
Founder, Denton Johnson Tennis Corporation
Jamie Merrill
President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Gislene “Gigi” Moorman
Owner & Broker, iConnect Real Estate–Orlando
Britney Ortiz
Founder & CEO, Monarca Marketing LLC
April Page
Past Chapter President, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Orlando
Lashea C. Reaves
Executive Director, 8 Cents In A Jar
Corey Rowe
Owner, DAB Vending
Ana Carolina Salazar
CEO & Founder, Bold Hispanic Market Consulting
Kami Strong, MD
Physiatrist & Medical Director, AdventHealth Waterman
Secily Wilson
Founder & CEO, WOW Legacy Group/Fall Into Fabulous
Nadine Mentor Williams
Founder & President, The Greatest Investment
Kacey Wood
Counselor, Youth and Family Advocates—George W. Harris Youth Shelter

These remarkable individuals demonstrate that leadership is not defined solely by a position or title. It is reflected in the lives we influence, the opportunities we create, the communities we strengthen, and the courage we show while serving others.

Each honoree will be featured in an editorial profile in VBD Magazine’s commemorative fifth-anniversary issue and will receive the Victorious Leadership Recognition Award. Individual honoree spotlights will also be shared throughout our anniversary celebration.

The commemorative issue is scheduled for publication on October 22, 2026. Please join us in congratulating Central Florida’s 25 Victorious Leaders. We look forward to sharing their journeys, accomplishments, and visions for the future.

About VBD Magazine

Victorious By Design (VBD) Magazine is an international inspirational lifestyle and leadership publication celebrating faith, achievement, entrepreneurship, community, and people making a difference. Based in Apopka, Florida, VBD Magazine shares inspiring stories from Central Florida and around the world.

Learn more at www.vbdmagazine.com.

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INTRODUCING CENTRAL FLORIDA’S 25 VICTORIOUS LEADERS

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