Michele Rigby Assad joined the CIA in January 2002 and spent a decade working as an undercover intelligence officer in the Directorate of Operations. Specializing in counterterrorism and counterintelligence, Michele worked in Iraq as well as other secret Middle Eastern locations. To date, Michele has lived in six countries in the Near East region and […]
Please join us on Thursday, August 18th as we welcome Stacey Thatcher to share with us on “Courageous Prayer”. Stacey is a wife and the mother of four daughters. She is a speaker and writer who loves God's Word and connecting with women. Stacey is also the author of 7 books including "Hope for the […]
Mark your calendar for our next forum on Wednesday, October 5th at the Rosalind Club downtown as we discuss "Courageous Impact". We will hear from a panel of amazing business women that are making a real impact right here in Central Florida. Our moderator for the evening will be Seciiy Wilson, founder of WOW (Women […]
Please join us for some fun and fellowship on Tuesday, December 6th for a Holiday Happy Hour at The Wine Room on Park Avenue. We love you all – but our budget doesn’t allow for hosting this event, so it will be a cash bar. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP to Suzi@j4leaders.org.
We look forward to seeing you at our 2023 Kick-off event on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Orlando. We will hear from our CEO, Lisa Schultz share about our exciting plans for 2023, engage in some small group discussions, win some prizes and make new friends! Space is limited, so please […]
Please join us on Thursday, April 20th as we welcome Yamile Luna, Chief Operating Officer at Advent Health in Winter Garden & Clermont as our Encourager on “Worthy of Your Calling”. Yamile will share some personal and professional stories in her life’s journey, particularly as they relate to her calling and her obedience to the […]
Are You Waiting on God or is He Waiting on You? Please join us on August 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Orlando as Katie Shook, Director - National Accounts at NexPoint Securities shares with us about the importance of active trust with God. Active trust means walking in obedience to God's […]
Join us on October 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Orlando as we welcome Leigh Ann Horton, CEO of AIT Life Safety and Trinity Advisory Services. Leigh Ann will share about the importance of Humility, as you “submit your plan to God”. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, […]
Join us as Lisa Schultz, Leigh Ann Horton, Judy Hulsey and Laurie Armendariz share the journey of how J4 was started, the vision they had for it, and why the integration of work/faith matters. They will also share the new theme and exciting plans for 2024! See registration link in the event details. The panel […]
Please join us on April 11th as Noelle Moore shares with us her personal story of tragedy she went through that ultimately ended in her starting The Finley Project. A nonprofit organization, The Finley Project is aimed at providing the type of support Nicole wishes she’d had when she lost her daughter Finley—support that begins before the […]
Patty Meyers is the mother of 2 children, Chelsea and Charlie. Charlie was diagnosed with Autism in 2004. He is 22 years old. Patty graduated from King University with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and then received her BCaBA (Board Certied Assistant Behavior Analyst) certication through Florida Institute of Technology. Patty is the author of […]
As the President and CEO of The Sharing Center, Nina Yon is a dedicated leader who believes that success is best achieved through collaboration, community, and service. Under Nina’s guidance, The Sharing Center has expanded its programs and resources, allowing the agency to double its ability to serve community members experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and […]