Meet the Team
PartnerS
Bishop-Parker Foundation
Bishop-Parker Foundation, inspired by the philanthropic legacy of our founders, partners with nonprofit and public organizations to strengthen Manatee County for current and future generations. Grounded in our values of community building, kindness, and stewardship, we invest in collaborative efforts that reflect the voices of the community and honor our founders’ legacy.
THe Patterson Foundation
The Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities by focusing on issues that address common aspirations, foster wide participation, and encourage learning and sharing.
INITIATIVE PARTNER
Wendy Deming
CEO, Bishop-Parker Foundation
wendy@bishopparkerfoundation.org
INITIATIVE SUPPORT
Cheri Coryea
Consultant, The Patterson Foundation
CCoryea@thepattersonfoundation.org
INITIATIVE SUPPORT
Alicia Chalmers
Consultant, The Patterson Foundation
achalmers@thepattersonfoundation.org
INITIATIVE COORDINATOR
Amber Lamerson
Director of Community Impact, Bishop-Parker Foundation
amber@bishopparkerfoundation.org
Your Harwood Team
Coaches
Harwood Team Members
Rich Harwood
Founder & President
Email: rich@theharwoodinstitute.org
Andrew Della Rocca
Head Coach and Coach
adrocca@theharwoodinstitute.org
Miriam Kirubel
Community Partnerships Manager
Email: mkirubel@theharwoodinstitute.org
Public Innovators COntact List
Contact Amber Lamerson, Initiative Coordinator, for the contact list of public innovators in North River Manatee County.