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The Greater Pensacola Chamber and the University of West Florida are excited to welcome you for the State of Education Luncheon on Thursday, August 21st 2025.  Doors open at 11:00 AM and the program begins promptly at 11:30 AM. Join us in a remarkable gathering that brings together educators, policymakers, community leaders, and citizens to discuss the current state of education.  This event aims to identify challenges and explore solutions to improve the quality of education in Pensacola.

Featured Speakers: 

Dr. Karen Barber - Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent

Manny Diaz - University of West Florida President 

Keith Leonard - Escambia County Schools Superintendent 

Dr. Ed Meadows - Pensacola State College President

Caroline Walters - Columbia Southern University Chief University Relations Officer 

Thanks to our sponsors: 

Title Sponsor: University of West Florida 

Gold Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union & Pensacola News Journal

Silver Sponsors: Columbia Southern University | Landrum HR Soluctions |

Pensacola State College

Table Sponsors: Anglin a Frazier & Deeter Company | Cox Communications | Florida Blue | 

Florida Power & Light | Moorhead Law Group | Pen Air Federal Credit Union