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Your First Name Colleen
Your Last Name Bassett
Preferred Name or Nickname Colleen
Gender Female
Birth Year (optional) 1974
Spouse/Partner Name (optional) Brian
Local Street Address 2806 Thistle Way
Local City Naples
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34105
Cell Phone Number (434) 249-3422
Email Address colleenbassett@me.com
Is Florida your legal residence? Yes
In which county is your residence? Collier
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area 7-10 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2020
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? Mid-Aug thru end of May
What is your current employment status? I am working part time
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? No
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

The course was recommended to me by a family friend. I am new to Naples and I am looking to be more involved in volunteer organizations in Collier County.

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

From 2018 to 2020, I was the Co-Chair for the Albemarle county Historic Garden Week Tour for Virginia. Over 2000 guests were expected to visit our county and we planned to conduct a bus tour of the homes and gardens on display. Personally, I managed a team of 30 other volunteers to coordinate the event.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

I hosted a 200 person art auction at my home in Virginia in 2018. All of the attendees were women and the funds raised supported the domestic violence shelter.

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

Charities that help children and women.

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

I am extremely organized and personable. I am willing to listen to others and value their contributions. Our family lives full time for the school year in Naples and we are invested in the community.

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

The most important group that I lead is my family. On a daily basis, I encourage my family to do their best in all aspects of life: school, sports and helping others. I demonstrate my commitment to volunteering and being a positive person at all times. Although my husband and daughters sometimes question my plans, they are always appreciative of my efforts and the positive effect is has on our family life. Being an excellent role model is my life goal.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

I regularly volunteer in my daughters’ school: Community School of Naples. I assist the sports teams and I have trained to be a Substitute Teacher.

College or University Columbia
Field of Study Economics
Degree BA
Year Completed 1995
College or University Northwestern
Field of Study Marketing and Management
Degree MBA
Year Completed 2000
Company or Organization (most recent) FOX RIDGE FARM, LLC
Position Held Manager of Family Horse Farm
Company or Organization STEDMAN HOUSE, LLC
Position Held Interior Designer
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2009-2016
Company or Organization JOANNA TRADING, LTD
Position Held Interior Designer
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2003-2009
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Administrative and Clerical, Advertising, Public Relations, Business and Strategic Management, Consulting, Editorial and Writing, Marketing and Product
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Organization Name League Club
Your Role Volunteer
Begin Year 2021
End Year Current
Organization Name2 Naples Botanical Garden
Your Role2 Volunteer
Begin Year2 2022
End Year2 Current
Organization Name3 Naples Garden Club
Your Role3 Volunteer
Begin Year3 2022
End Year3 Current
Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (past)

2018-2020 ALBEMARLE GARDEN CLUB – Historic Garden Week Tour Co-Chair

2016-2020 VILLAGE SCHOOL, Girls Math Tournament Committee

2017-2020 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE FUNDRAISER, Committee Member

2016-2017 MERIWETHER LEWIS SCHOOL, Birthday Book Club Chair

2013-2014 ST. ANNE’S BELFIELD SCHOOL, Silent Auction Committee

2012-2014 VCCA GALA, Decor Committee

2010-2013 UVA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GALA, Decor Committee

2010-2014 ST. PAUL’S IVY CHURCH, Sunday School Teacher

2001-2009 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONDON, Holiday Bazaar Chair

Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? Yes
How do you know the candidate? She and my daughter were room mates at Columbia University
How long have you known the candidate? 25 plus years
Why have you chosen to nominate this candidate? Please be detailed in your response.

She is bright, educated, committed and easy to get along with. She was an outstanding student at Columbia and has led an honorable life since. She has the experience and the energy to be of service to our communities for some time.

Attendance at Retreat Day in October, Evaluation and Planning Day in March, 9 full-day Masters Class sessions and class social events. Yes
Service as a team member for the preparation and presentation of one class session the following year. Yes
Computer Proficiency Yes
Tuition of $2400 is due and payable upon acceptance to the Masters Class. Yes
Subsequent community involvement Yes
Your First Name Jeff
Your Last Name Hyman
Preferred Name or Nickname Jeff
Gender Male
Birth Year (optional) 1963
Spouse/Partner Name (optional) Nanci
Local Street Address 1770 4th St. S.
Local City Naples
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34102
Local Phone Number (163) 028-0467
Cell Phone Number (630) 280-4673
Email Address jeffhyman51@gmail.com
Is Florida your legal residence? Yes
In which county is your residence? Collier
Do you have a business address? Yes
Business Name RBC – Visionary Wealth Management Group
Business Address 800 Laurel Oak Dr. Suite 500
Business City Naples
Business State/Prov. FL
Business Postal Code 34108
Business Phone Number (239) 649-2125
Business Email Address jeff.hyman@rbc.com
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area more than 10 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2019
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? All months
What is your current employment status? I am working full time
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? No
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

GNL gives me and many others the opportunity to better understand and serve the beautiful community of Naples.

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

I have been blessed to have a wonderful career in Financial Services and lead many others to achieve success, but my biggest achievement is fatherhood. My wife and me have raised four beautiful children to be hardworking and faith filled citizens in society.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

I started the Dupage County chapter for an organization called Legatus. Legatus was founded by Tom Monahan who started Ave Maria University and Dominos Pizza. The organization was created to allow Catholic leaders to pass values and stewardship to their employees. Our chapter won several awards and something I am very proud of.

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

Faith based and nonprofit. Have gotten involved and supported Nash to Naples most recently.

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

Good motivation and leadership skills and comfortable speaking publicly.

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

I ran the East Coast for a distribution company under Met Life and was responsible for 16 individuals. We were ranked #1 every year in revenue. I was also the #1 specialist at Merrill Lynch all 14 years I was employed at the firm. These results helped to cultivate a culture for the firm going forward.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

It’s very simple…I think it’s all about giving and trying to make this community a better place to live.

College or University Northwood
Field of Study Marketing
Degree AA
Year Completed 2
Company or Organization (most recent) Royal Bank of Canada
Position Held Senior Vice President
Company or Organization First Republic Bank
Position Held Managing Director
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2020-2022
Company or Organization Merrill Lynch
Position Held Managing Director
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2006 to 2020
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Accounting, Finance and Insurance
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (current)

Legatus – Naples Chapter Vice president becoming President 1/23

Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (past)

Legatus – Dupage County Chapter President 2013 to 2016

Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? Yes
How do you know the candidate? We are both member of Naples Legatus (see description abot)
How long have you known the candidate? 2 Years
Why have you chosen to nominate this candidate? Please be detailed in your response.

I believe Jeff would be an excellent addition to GNL. Jeff is a “doer” and would certainly serve on local, Collier County non-profit boards, as well as contribute his time. He has a wealth of knowledge that would help our community, and resides here in Naples full time. I believe we need more full time residents who can help some of these local organizations during the summer months. Hurricane Ian is a prime example of local people helping local people.

Attendance at Retreat Day in October, Evaluation and Planning Day in March, 9 full-day Masters Class sessions and class social events. Yes
Service as a team member for the preparation and presentation of one class session the following year. Yes
Computer Proficiency Yes
Tuition of $2400 is due and payable upon acceptance to the Masters Class. Yes
Subsequent community involvement Yes
Your First Name Celeste
Your Last Name Lynch
Preferred Name or Nickname Celeste
Gender Female
Birth Year (optional) 1964
Local Street Address 1328 Andalucia Way
Local City Naples
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34105
Local Phone Number (239) 398-2257
Cell Phone Number (239) 398-2257
Email Address celestelynch009@comcast.net
Is Florida your legal residence? Yes
In which county is your residence? Collier
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area more than 10 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2000
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? Year Round
If more than three (3) years, please explain the nature of your time spent (vacation, employment, other).

Lived in Naples since 2000, moved from PA. Employed with Moorings Park since 2002.

What is your current employment status? I am working full time
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? No
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

I am interested in giving back to the community as well as, continuing to grow as a leader and learn from other distinguished members of our surrounding community.

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

Creating and building a new department of Wellness at Moorings Park. In 2007 I was chosen to be the first Director of Wellness at Moorings Park. I was able to lead our organization over the time span of 11 years in a Wellness philosophy which continues to play a significant role in our mission of successful aging. With that came a redesign of a small fitness center and later the creation and build out of the 38,000 square foot Center for Healthy Living. During my tenure I also successfully piloted, created and developed a thriving Personal Training program for residents and worked collaboratively with FGCU to integrate Exercise Science interns into the Wellness program which has continually helped to back fill our Exercise Specialists positions.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

At age 50 I became a grandmother for the first time, however due to unfortunate circumstances revolving around alcohol and substance abuse by my daughter and her partner, at age 51 I became a grandparent raising a grandchild. I quickly had to realign my life and seek out resources in our county which I had no idea existed. As I muddled through I met so many grandparents in similar circumstances, many older than me and raising multiple children both here in Collier and Lee County. I realized grandparents needed support and resources and decided to initiate a county Task Force. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Task Force was created with many local non-profits involvement. After a year of meetings and preparations the first Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group was held. Word spread and grandparents were even coming from Lee County. The group was successful but became too much for me to continue to organize and maintain. Luckily one of our community partners (Valerie’s House) stepped up and took the group over and it continues to provide support as needed to grandparents raising grandchildren.

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

Mental health, addiction, child advocacy, and seniors, dementia.

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

I enjoy facilitating groups, training, and making presentations. I am social, friendly and am adept a building relationships. I have experienced the results of the opioid crisis first hand and can relate to those who have been impacted. I have worked in the field of senior care, wellness and hospitality for my entire career and have a specialty in dementia training.

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

I was chosen by Moorings Park to lead and adopt our “Best Friends” dementia philosophy. This entailed creating a “Best Friends” Task Force and leading them through the strategies needed to implement the program. I worked closely with David Troxel, creator of The Best Friends Approach to develop campus wide training and signature programming that still exists today and is an integral means by which we care for residents who have neurocognitive impairmennts so that they feel safe, secured and valued.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

As a professional in Collier County for over 20 years I have met many leaders who have inspired me, many of whom are residents at Moorings Park. I have always sought out mentors who have guided me, especially strong females. I hope to do the same for others. My mother was a former Rockette and owned a Dance School for over 50 years, so I grew up dancing which provided me with opportunities to dance in nursing homes as a child and see the joy it brought to those who we were performing for. This engrained in me a love for seniors and volunteering and it is the reason I chose my profession. This experience when I was a young child provided me with an invaluable foundation for life, it gave me confidence, empathy and an understanding of the importance of service to others. I hope to continue to evolve in these ways and pass on the love for community and service, to my 8 years old granddaughter.

College or University FGCU
Field of Study Gerontology
Degree MS
Year Completed 2007
College or University Slippery Rock Universityh
Field of Study Therapeutic Recreation
Degree BS
Year Completed 1986
Company or Organization (most recent) Moorings Park
Position Held Executive Director of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
Company or Organization Naples Community Hospital
Position Held Recreational Therapist/Discharge Planner
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2000-2002
Company or Organization Riddle Village Retirement Community
Position Held Director of Resident Services
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 1995-2000
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Customer Support and Client Care, Education and Training, Medical and Health, Other, Volunteer
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Organization Name Alzheimer Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Your Role Committee Chair
Begin Year 2018
End Year 2018
Organization Name2 Alzheimer Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Your Role2 Committee Member
Begin Year2 2016
End Year2 2018
Organization Name3 American Cancer Society Naples
Your Role3 Committee Member
Begin Year3 2022
End Year3 2022
Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? Yes
How do you know the candidate? Yes
How long have you known the candidate? Over five years
Why have you chosen to nominate this candidate? Please be detailed in your response.

Celeste is a special person. She combines a high level of efficiency with a very warm and approachable manner. Each person that engages her finds that she concentrates on their needs. Importantly,
she also has a Get Things Done approach which is delightful when it is your concern she is working on. I have always thought that you can obtain a sense of how a person would engage as a volunteer by how they behave in dealing with colleagues and friends. Celeste is hallmarked by her leadership qualities, her curiosity, and her ability to join together people of like interests and needs. That is the true measure of a volunteer! I have known many GNL candidates in my time and I can say that GNL would be proud to include Celeste among our Master Class members and would be even more proud when we see how she would reflect against the high standards of GNL service. I strongly recommend her acceptance as a Masters Class member.

Attendance at Retreat Day in October, Evaluation and Planning Day in March, 9 full-day Masters Class sessions and class social events. Yes
Service as a team member for the preparation and presentation of one class session the following year. Yes
Computer Proficiency Yes
Tuition of $2400 is due and payable upon acceptance to the Masters Class. Yes
Subsequent community involvement Yes
Your First Name Thomas
Your Last Name Kelly
Preferred Name or Nickname Tom
Gender Male
Birth Year (optional) 1954
Spouse/Partner Name (optional) Debbie
Local Street Address 5601 Turtle Bay Drive #2104
Local City Naples
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34108
Local Phone Number (239) 529-1470
Cell Phone Number (203) 451-3527
Email Address tomferguskelly@aol.com
Is Florida your legal residence? Yes
In which county is your residence? Collier
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area more than 10 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2018
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? all
If more than three (3) years, please explain the nature of your time spent (vacation, employment, other).

Over the past 4 years I have been active playing USTA/CTA team tennis(PB CTA team captain), taught tennis at Vineyards and Veterans Parks. Member of the Pelican Bay Tennis Advisory Group. Currently President of the Stratford at Pelican Bay. Ran for a seat on the Pelican Bay Foundation Board in 2020. Member of the St. William Knights of Columbus, I recruit and staff three Volunteer Voting Precincts, and ran the St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance in March 2020. Happily married with two grown children. Live in Naples full-time and love it!!

What is your current employment status? I am retired
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? Yes
If so, what is his/her name? Dennis Kelley (brother)
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

Interested in expanding my knowledge and contribution in Naples beyond Pelican Bay and the tennis courts. I’ve been coming to Naples, visiting my parents and brother since the early 80’s and have watched its growth and development.

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

Achieving Senior Vice President at AVON and leading a diverse sales organization. Grew the sales organization to 600+ independent Contractors. Mentoring executives globally to assume increasing responsible leadership roles.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

Supporting AVON’s Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives including 3 day walks raising millions of dollars.

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

Developing a greater awareness of Naples past, its evolution and future development plans. Supporting community efforts to enhance our quality of life…arts, walks, sports, social, restaurant and neighborhood events.

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

Leading and supporting diverse organizations, soliciting feedback and facilitating a recommended path forward on projects including financial, strategic and pragmatic action plans.

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

Transitioning 600+ thousand Avon independent contractors from mailing in purchase orders to online ordering. Had to sell them on what to do not tell them what to do. Show the benefits and incentivize the new behavior.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

Looking forward to the benefit of being part of a motivated team that is interested in making Naples an even better place to live and visit.

College or University Villanova University
Field of Study Business/Accounting
Degree BS
Year Completed 1976
College or University Columbia University
Field of Study General Management Program
Degree Other
Year Completed 1992
College or University Center for Creative Leadership
Field of Study Leadership Development
Degree Other
Year Completed 1992
Company or Organization (most recent) Gold Canyon Candles
Position Held CEO
Company or Organization Silpada Designs
Position Held CEO
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2012 – 2015
Company or Organization AVON Products Inc.
Position Held Senior Vice President Sale Model Evolution and Industry Relations
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 1980 – 2012
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Accounting, Finance and Insurance, Customer Support and Client Care, Marketing and Product, Sales, Retail and Business Development
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Organization Name Pelican Bay Foundation
Your Role Committee Member
Begin Year 2018
End Year 2021
Organization Name2 Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office
Your Role2 Volunteer
Begin Year2 2021
End Year2 2022
Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? No
Your First Name Susie
Your Last Name Birchenough
Preferred Name or Nickname Susie
Gender Female
Birth Year (optional) 1958
Spouse/Partner Name (optional) Blair Soars
Local Street Address 14 Rivard RD
Local City Naoles
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34112
Cell Phone Number (315) 730-7182
Email Address susieyoga@gmail.com
Is Florida your legal residence? No
If your local address is not your primary residence, or if you have an alternate address, please check the box below. I have an alternate address
Alternate Street Address 334 Wolf Run Rd
Alternate City Hughesville
Alternate State/Province PA
Alternate Postal Code 17737
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area 1-6 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2019
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? mid October- end of May
What is your current employment status? I am working part time
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? No
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

Community education and involvement is very important to me. I am from a smaller village in upstate NY, Skaneateles, and lived there for over 30 years. It will always be a part of my soul as I was very involved and part of the community. I wish for the same integration, involvement and ways to contribute and make a difference while living in Naples, which is my new hometown. I was speaking with my friend who is a member (& my sponsor) for GNL, and in conversation, she told me about GNL & we both felt it was exactly what I was looking for and needed to achieve being involved and to feel a greater sense of purpose here. I am super excited to learn more of the history, environmental issues which we face and ways to contribute to this great small city!

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

Although I am a realtor for my career; for many years I taught yoga and lead retreats, both domestically & internationally. Teaching yoga to others has been my most significant career leadership contribution as I have made a profound, positive difference in many people’s lives. With yoga, I teach full spectrum wellness: yes, physically, how to become stronger, better balanced and more supple, along with ways to heal the body, but perhaps more significantly are ways I have helped others to overcome obstacles of lacking in confidence and to move towards their full potential.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

I was on the board of Skaneateles Festival for several years, which is a non-profit organization that brings incredibly talented musicians to play in the summers. When I was involved many years ago, the festival was in its infancy stages and it was wonderful to be a part of its tremendous growth. The Festival now brings in such talent as Wynton Marsalis, Hilary Hahn and The Silk Road Ensemble to mention a few. I am still an active member of the Festival, but no longer on the board

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

The environment gives me great concern. It is very important to me to learn more about our environment, red tide, and building which can effect our environment. I also am a lover of music and culture and would like to see more growth in this area. And of course, wellness is my passion.

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

I am a great communicator and connector of people. I am energetic and practice positive wellness which I put into all that I do. I am a creative thinker.

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

Besides yoga, which when I teach brings change to all, in some manner or another; our neighborhood was flooded out by Hurricane Ian. I live in a small community of 20 individual homes but we are in a Condo association. As is natural with a disaster of this magnitude, the emotions that one experiences with a lost ran the magnitude. I believe that I was quite influential to pull us together and to work towards rebuilding our homes and making our little street the sweet gem which it was. I was the best communicator amongst us, responding to group texts and spreading positive hope. My neighbors have asked me to run for president of our association which I have agreed to do. The new term begins in January, 2023.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

Clean water is my passion. I like to boat, swim and play in the water. I am a lover of nature. I also crave creativity. I enjoy adventures, travel and new experiences.
I had a home furnishings store for 9 years in Skaneateles, NY, which specialized in antique pine furniture which I hand selected while in Denmark and imported to my store, called “Windward Passage”
I created a line of white linen clothing trimmed with European lace called “Linen Dreams”. I am friends with Tommy HIlfiger and he was kind enough to help guide me through this process.
I also created an online business, called Scarlet Ribbon, that sold designer jewelry and accessories marketed towards men for their spouses’ birthdays and anniversaries.
I am a mother of one son, Sam, who resides in LA and has his own successful product design company.
I’m an innovator who likes to make things happen and would very much like to be an active member of GNL!

College or University UNH
Field of Study Business Admin
Degree BS
Year Completed 1981
Company or Organization (most recent) McQuaid & Company
Position Held Realtor
Company or Organization Downing Frye Realty
Position Held Realtor
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2019-2021
Company or Organization Coldwell Banker
Position Held Realtor
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Advertising, Public Relations, Banking, Real Estate and Mortgage Profession, Creative and Design, Food Services and Hospitality, Marketing and Product, Medical and Health, Sales, Retail and Business Development, Volunteer
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Organization Name Friends of the Arts (FOA) / Baker Museum/ Artis–Naples
Your Role Volunteer
Begin Year 2021
End Year Current
Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (current)

Bonita Arts, Volunteer

Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (past)

Skaneateles Festival Board Member, 2010-2014

Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? Yes
How do you know the candidate? We met at an event at Hamilton Harbor through mutual friends.
How long have you known the candidate? 3+
Why have you chosen to nominate this candidate? Please be detailed in your response.

Susie is a wonderful person who truly wants to help people and be more involved in Naples. She is a proven leader in her community in Naples and Skaneateles. She is a strategic and creative thinker and has an incredible ability to motivate and inspire people. When I spoke with Susie about my experience so far with GNL she became very excited and said that she was searching for something exactly like that. She has determination and a strong work ethic and I know she will be a great asset to the community.

Attendance at Retreat Day in October, Evaluation and Planning Day in March, 9 full-day Masters Class sessions and class social events. Yes
Service as a team member for the preparation and presentation of one class session the following year. Yes
Computer Proficiency Yes
Tuition of $2400 is due and payable upon acceptance to the Masters Class. Yes
Subsequent community involvement Yes
Your First Name Tade
Your Last Name Bua-Bell
Preferred Name or Nickname Tade
Gender Female
Birth Year (optional) 1967
Spouse/Partner Name (optional) brad
Local Street Address 15201 Medici Way
Local City Naples
Local State FL
Local Zip Code 34110
Local Phone Number (239) 595-0097
Cell Phone Number (239) 595-0097
Email Address tade@johnrwood.com
Is Florida your legal residence? Yes
If your local address is not your primary residence, or if you have an alternate address, please check the box below. I have an alternate address
Alternate Street Address 3255 Tamiami Trail N
Alternate City naples
Alternate State/Province FL
Alternate Postal Code 34103
Alternate U.S./Canada Phone Number (239) 595-0097
Alternate Country United States
Do you have a business address? Yes
Business Name The Bua Bell Group @ John R Wood Properties
Business Address 3255 Tamiami Trail N
Business City naples
Business State/Prov. FL
Business Postal Code 34103
Business Country United States
Business Phone Number (239) 595-0097
Business Email Address tade@johnrwood.com
Which statement best describes you? I live in the Naples area more than 10 months a year
In what year did you begin living full or part-time in the Naples Area? 2007
Currently, what months are you in the Naples area? year round
If more than three (3) years, please explain the nature of your time spent (vacation, employment, other).

I am a full time real estate broker t John R Wood properties, I live in Mediterra in North Naples and am very active there, I am also a business owner of 2 coffee/kava shops in Naples, as well as own rental properties and am very involved in local charities in Collier County.

What is your current employment status? I am working full time
Do you have a spouse, partner or family member who is a member of GNL? No
Have you previously applied for GNL membership? No
5. Why are you interested in becoming a GNL member?

I have always heard great things about this program and since Naples is growing so fast I feel its important to be involved on a more in depth understanding of everything in the county.

6. What do you consider your most significant career leadership contribution?

I have been with my mother in the top 25 local realtors in Naples since 2007. That is out of over 8000 local agents through just Nabor.

7. What do you consider your most significant civic or community leadership contribution?

We donate from every single transactions to a local charity. We are very grateful for the support of our clients entrusting us with their real estate transactions that we feel very strongly that it is also important to give back to our community as well!

I was a contributing member of the C’MON guild for years to get the project off the ground

very involved with the United Way locally and serve as a board member in Mediterra for the annual campaign

8. What areas of community involvement are of greatest interest to you?

building, youth, environment

10. What skills do you have that can positively impact the community?

I know a lot of people of influence and I am good at capital campaigns, networking efforts, marketing and putting the right people in touch with others that enable people to further their interests on so many levels

11. Describe a time when you led a group to bring about change.

Helped years and years at Community School of Naples through their advancement office and financial aid departments. Helped raise awareness and money through a fashioin show at Waterside Shops to raise the most money for a similar event. I also mentored many young men through pop warner football programs and directly helped them as they were high school level kids with their college application process, scholarship applications and local charities applications.

12. Please use this space for additional comments about your interests or experiences that have not already been mentioned.

I believe Naples is growing very quickly and its very important to help new family’s in Naples be able to quickly adjust and land safely so they can also contribute asap.

College or University University of Pittsburgh
Field of Study Marketing and Business
Degree BS
Year Completed 1991
Company or Organization (most recent) John R Wood Properties
Position Held Broker Associate/ Sales
Company or Organization Premier Properties of Southwest Florida
Position Held Broker Associate / Sales
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2007-2012
Company or Organization Nectar Lab LLC
Position Held Owner / Partner
Beginning and End Years (xxxx – xxxx) 2022 to present
Which best describes your competencies? (Check all that apply) Advertising, Public Relations, Banking, Real Estate and Mortgage Profession, Business and Strategic Management, Food Services and Hospitality, Fundraising and Development, Marketing and Product, Volunteer
Local Nonprofit and Civic Involvement (Current and Past)
Organization Name Cancer Alliance of Naples
Your Role Volunteer
Begin Year 2016
End Year Current
Organization Name2 Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Your Role2 Volunteer
Begin Year2 2015
End Year2 2019
Organization Name3 Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples (CMON)
Your Role3 Committee Member
Begin Year3 2008
End Year3 2012
Organization Name4 United Way of Collier County
Your Role4 Committee Member
Begin Year4 2012
End Year4 Current
Please list name(s) of organization(s), position(s)/role(s) and years involved (past)

mothers hope, american cancer society, juvenille diabetes foundation, Coldwell Banker in Pittsburgh annual Christmas luncheon,

Attendance is essential to gain the full benefit of the Masters Class which runs from mid October through March. Yes
Individual, in-person interviews are required and will be scheduled in early December and January. I understand that in-person interviews are required and am available for interviews on any weekdays between December 5-14 and January 5-20 EXCEPT those dates listed in the text box below. Yes
In order to graduate I am required to attend Retreat Day held in October 2023 and Evaluation and Planning Days held in March 2024 as well as 9 full-day class sessions and class social events. Yes
If selected, I am available to attend the Class Orientation Lunch in March 2023. Yes
GNL communications are electronic, and I am required to be proficient in the use of email and the Internet. Yes
If selected, I may not miss more than two Masters Class session days. Missed days are required to be made up within the following two years Masters Classes. Yes
If selected, I am responsible for the tuition of $2400 and will provide to GNL a Liability Release form as referenced on the Masters Program page of the website. Yes
Upon graduation, I will serve and actively participate as a team member for one of the following year’s class sessions. Yes
If selected, I understand and commit to active volunteerism in the greater Naples area after my Masters Class year in order to help fulfill GNL’s mission of bettering the community. Yes
Are you being sponsored by someone in GNL? Yes
How do you know the candidate? I met the candidate socially through mutual friends..
How long have you known the candidate? I have known the candidate for about 2 years.
Why have you chosen to nominate this candidate? Please be detailed in your response.

Tade is a dynamic person who has already demonstrated a personal commitment to help those in our community who are underserved and who is interested expanding that commitment. I believe that she will, if accepted into the program, develop into a class leader and work successfully with others to give back to the community.

Attendance at Retreat Day in October, Evaluation and Planning Day in March, 9 full-day Masters Class sessions and class social events. Yes
Service as a team member for the preparation and presentation of one class session the following year. Yes
Computer Proficiency Yes
Tuition of $2400 is due and payable upon acceptance to the Masters Class. Yes
Subsequent community involvement Yes