Linda Hall is a visual artist. Ms. Hall is a storyteller at heart, a calling that can oftentimes be difficult while living with Attention Deficit Disorder. She discovered that she can effectively communicate through art. Hall’s community inspires her and her art.

John Nogowski is a language arts and journalism teacher at Gadsden County High School. He cares about his students and hopes that he can broaden their horizons. This dedicated teacher is thinking outside the box, engaging his students, and causing “trouble” daily in room 416.

Neil Rambana is an immigration lawyer. His mother’s hard work and dedication as a legal secretary served as a driving force in his choice to become a lawyer. Inspired by his upbringing, he sees his role as father as being the most important role he has taken on to date.

Isabel Canella is on the cusp of starting her senior year at Lawton Chiles High School. She started this year in Digital Academy, but she felt isolated. So, she switched to in-person school during the second quarter. She relished the ability to connect and interact with her friends and teachers.

Adam Kaye is the co-owner and developer of Railroad Square Art District. He and his sister inherited the property, and it has been with his family for three generations. He hopes to continue to provide artists pathways toward financial stability.

Tiyah Isom-Morris is a Vista Leader with Americorps Florida Vista Network. Vista is a program created to alleviate poverty. A life filled with serving her community has prepared Ms. Isom-Morris for her current role. She’s inspired by the thought that she’s sharing her light and love to make a positive impact.

Tiyah Isom-Morris is a Vista Leader with Americorps Florida Vista Network. Vista is a program created to alleviate poverty. A life filled with serving her community has prepared Ms. Isom-Morris for her current role. She’s inspired by the thought that she’s sharing her light and love to make a positive impact.

Ron Sachs founded Sachs Media, an integrated marketing communications firm. He believes the turmoil of the last year has helped bring perspective to three simple and important aspects of life, family, faith and friends. Sachs feels that we should nurture a more civil tone during these divisive times.

Antonio Jefferson is the president and CEO of The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce. His organization focuses on helping female and minority-owned businesses. Jefferson states that nationally about 41% of Black-owned businesses have had to close their doors for good. He’s inspired by how the Big Bend has stuck together and helped each other during the tumultuous COVID-19 era.

Peter Kleinhenz works for Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy as the Aucilla River Watershed Coalition Coordinator. He’s loved the outdoors for as long as he can remember. Listen to his story on how he strives to get as much land conserved as possible in our region.