TAMPA, Fla. (July 7, 2021) – The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that Dominique Gardner, M.Ed. has joined the LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network as the Program Coordinator. The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay serves as the backbone organization for LEAP Tampa Bay and is one of 17 founding partners.
Dominique was previously the Interim Director of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) at Lewis & Clark College in Portland where she oversaw retention programs that serve underrepresented student populations including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, first-generation college students, and students from low socioeconomic status households.
“We’re thrilled to have Dominique onboard. Her background in the areas of inclusion and multicultural student engagement is a perfect fit for the work which is growing from our LEAP network partnerships. Her experience, perspective and great personal skills will blend beautifully with the skilled, committed people we have on all our Work Groups,” said Chuck Tiernan, Senior Director of Community Impact and Director of LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network.
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About LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network and Complete Tampa Bay
LEAP Tampa Bay is a network of more than 50 community partners committed to changing lives by connecting residents to education and training beyond high school. Complete Tampa Bay is an initiative to re-engage local working-age adults in education and training. The program directly assists those with prior college or technical training experience by providing free, personalized coaching and support to help them complete their college degree and/or credentialing programs.
About the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Founded in 1990, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay connects donors, nonprofits, community and business leaders, professional advisors, volunteers, and residents to make the maximum positive impact in the Tampa Bay region. For 30 years, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to making giving easy and meaningful for donors as a way to strengthen nonprofit organizations and build a better, more vibrant community.
