Lealman Exchange is home to a variety of tenant organizations that serve our community and beyond.  Today, we are chatting with Tammy Briant Spratling, Chief Operating Officer for Community Tampa Bay.

Tell us a little about yourself and your organization: I like to think of myself as a lifelong learner who prefers to serve as a facilitator rather than a “sage on the stage” and loves learning about new cultures and experiences, very much aligned with the values of Community Tampa Bay. Our mission is to cultivate inclusive leaders to change communities through dialogue and cross-cultural interaction to create a community free from all forms of discrimination.  

Tell us who you serve and how: Our programs train and cultivate individuals who make a difference in institutions and communities by influencing others through meaningful dialogue across differences. This is achieved through our youth programs like ANYTOWN® and Advocacy Academy and our adult-based programs like our Community Conversations and customized Cultural Competence Trainings, which are offered on an ongoing basis. 

What drives your mission? We envision a community free from discrimination, prejudices and biases in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect, with regard to their race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability, faith, and or age. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that education, dialogue, and meaningful relationships can break down barriers, promote social justice and create a more equitable society.

Do you have an accomplishment you are particularly proud of you’d like to share? Community Tampa Bay was recently awarded the 2024 Friend of Newspapers in Education Award, presented annually by the Florida Press Educational Services, in recognition of an individual or organization that has helped to further FPES’ mission of promoting literacy and critical thinking by using the newspaper as an educational resource. CTB has partnered with the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education over the years, collaborating on Community Conversations such as Pathways to Understanding and the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. 

What programs or opportunities are available through your organization to our Lealman neighbors?  Our programs and services are available throughout the year! Enrollment for ANYTOWN® 2025 is now open, and mark your calendars for our annual fundraiser, Transformations, on May 14, 2025! We encourage our neighbors in the Lealman community to check out our programs by visiting our website and social media pages to stay updated on our upcoming events and services. Community members are also encouraged to contact our staff directly with inquiries about workplace training, facilitator requests, etc., at info@communitytapabay.org.

To learn more about Community Tampa Bay, visit https://www.communitytampabay.org/   and https://www.youtube.com/user/communitytampabay, and follow them on Facebook @CommunityTampaBay / Instagram @communitytb.

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