Destiny Drake West is the founder and CEO of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy, a nonpartisan think-and-do tank advancing women’s health, economic security, and civic leadership.
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The strength of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy lies in its people—visionaries, builders, and changemakers who bring unmatched talent, courage, and commitment to the work of shaping policy and powering civic engagement. Our team is made up of policy strategists, creative innovators, and leaders who are data-driven, people-focused, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
Pat Northey
Pat Northey is a distinguished public servant, civic leader, and transportation advocate whose career spans more than three decades of government, healthcare, and community leadership.
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Former Mayor Herzberg was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of German immigrants. She has lived in Florida since 1983 and she knows what it’s like to have to meet payroll and grow something with her own hands.
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Kassandra Fields is a seasoned government executive and credentialed city/county manager (ICMA-CM) with extensive experience in municipal leadership, fiscal management, and intergovernmental affairs.
View ProfileVanessa Drake, ALM
Vanessa Drake is the founder of Power Viso and creator of the Corporate Power Index (CPI), a groundbreaking framework that helps organizations uncover and accelerate the advancement of high-potential leaders—particularly women, people of color, and talent often overlooked outside the “usual circle.”
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