VIP Pensacola at Pensacola Grand Hotel
O
n December 19, The Institute for
Women in Politics of Northwest
Florida Inc. hosted a VIP
luncheon to honor Stephanie
Bryan, Tribal Chair and CEO for the Poarch
Band of Creek Indians. In 2014, Stephanie
was the very fi rst woman elected to serve in
the Poarch’s top leadership position, after
previously serving as Vice Chair since 2006.
The Chairwoman has become known for being
a passionate advocate for Indian Country, and
for serving on several national and regional
boards.
Chairwoman Bryan spoke to attendees
about her passion towards improving
education, encouraging talent, providing equal
opportunity, change and economic growth not
limited by zip codes or states. Bryan has also
devoted many resources and funding to help
create better health care designed to support
every stage of life. Over 75 million dollars have
been donated to date to contribute towards
education, fi nancial aid, and health care by the
Poarch Creek Band of Indians tribe.
photos & story by
Kristina Wright
Heather Moorer & Maegan Leonard
Michelle Salzman & Blair Castro
KC Gartman & Hong Tran
Alicia Matiacio, Allison Hunt & Emily Elmore
Mayor Grover Robinson, Myra VanHoose & Daniel Pennington
Cynthia Kelsey & Kathy Hubbard
Willa Licata & Michelle Caldwell
Holiday VIP Luncheon
with Tribal Chair, Stephanie Bryan
Diane Mack & Paula Montgomery
Pam Schwartz & Deborah Corbin
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