As stewards of $170 million in assets meant to promote health equity throughout Pinellas County, dynamic leadership is critical for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg’s (FHSP) success.
So its governing board decided to appoint both Carol Martin Brown and Carl Lavender as interim co-CEOs as they look to replace the organization’s embattled former leader.
The two will maintain their current roles with the nonprofit. Martin Brown serves as the chief financial and administrative officer, and Lavender guides community investments, partnerships, and programming as the chief equity officer.
While Lavender stressed he spoke from personal opinion, he believes the board decided to appoint two interim CEOs due to the complex dynamics of FHSP’s mission. Read more.
