The GNL Vision

Our vision is extraordinary leadership fulfilling the nonprofit and civic needs of Greater Naples.

Greater Naples Leadership celebrates over 20 years of providing exceptional opportunities for its members to continually enrich their lives and improve their community through:

Unique first hand learning experiences
Rewarding relationships with accomplished, like minded individuals
Unparalleled access to meaningful board and volunteer roles

Making a Difference

Gary Personette, Class XVII, to Receive 2019 GNL Distinguished Leadership Award

Published February 2019

A graduate of Class XVII, Gary Personette will receive the Distinguished Leadership Award on Thursday, March 14, at a luncheon at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. Gary’s legendary contributions to Collier County’s educational system began when he met GNL classmate Susan … Read More . . .

GNLer’s Named 2019 Women of Initiative Honorees

Published December 2018

The Women’s Foundation of Collier County has named Lynn Yaeger Davidson (XVII), Stephanie Spell (XXIII), Barbara Teaford (IX), and Susy Warren (XI), among its 2019 Women of Initiative honorees. (ladies pictured in color, in order from left to right) … Read More . . .

Sandy Parker Named the Recipient of the Annual Civic Award

Published December 2018

Sandy Parker (X), was named the recipient of the Annual Civic Award from the Greater Naples Chapter of the Americans United for Separation of Church and State. … Read More . . .

Diana Riley Profiled in Grandeur Magazine

Published December 2018

Diana Riley (XIV), founder of Swinging With Purpose, was recently profiled in Grandeur Magazine(Grandeurmagazine.com). Swinging With Purpose has raised more than a half a million dollars for local nonprofit groups that help women, girls, and children. … Read More . . .