| Jervonte Edmonds, a resident of West Palm Beach, is the CEO and Founder of an organization. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2015 and is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Institute as well as Florida State University's College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship for Nonprofit Executives. Born on June 11, 1991, in Titusville, Florida, he is a Christian and enjoys reading and writing books.
Edmonds was elected to the Florida House of Representatives on March 8, 2022, and has been reelected subsequently.
His affiliations include serving as an Executive Board Member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, a Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, and a Board Member of the Edna Runner Tutorial Center, the South Florida Fair, and the Salvation Army's Advisory Board. He is an Executive Trustee of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, an Advisory Board Member for Sequel's Palm Beach Youth Academy, and a past Education Board Member for the City of Delray Beach. He also serves as an Executive Board Member and Honoree of Legacy MIA Magazine's "40 under 40."
Edmonds has received numerous recognitions, including the Black Chamber of Commerce PBC's Nonprofit of the Year (Small Category) Nominee in 2023 and multiple Nonprofits First Nonprofit of the Year nominations. He is the author of children's books Everything Will Be Fine (2022), To the Moon and Back (2020), and Adventures of the Rich and Famous (2018). His accolades also include the Leadership Palm Beach County Leadership Excellence Nominee (2021), the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Tikkun Olam Award (2020), and the Bethune Cookman University PBC Alumni Chapter Excellence and Integrity Award (2020). Additionally, he was honored by organizations such as the MLK Coordinating Committee, National Association of Black Journalists, and Leaders Recognizing Leaders.
A dedicated leader, Edmonds has been recognized for his contributions to nonprofit work, leadership, and community service throughout his career. |