Healthcare executive Charlotte Leonard is the new chair of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County.

“I’m honored to be a part of the life-changing work that Habitat for Humanity is doing,” she said.

Charlotte is a native of South Florida, growing up in Pleasant City, the oldest African American community in West Palm Beach. After attending Suncoast Community High School in Riviera Beach, Charlotte earned an undergrad degree in healthcare administration in college and went on to get a master’s in health law.

She has more than 30 years experience as a healthcare operations director in the nursing home industry. Today she is owner of DripBar, a wellness company in Royal Palm Beach, that specializes in IV vitamin therapy.

Charlotte also serves on the city council in Westlake, where she lives.

For her accomplishments, she was designated at one South Florida’s “Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders in Business.”

Charlotte believes her professional work in the healthcare industry closely aligns with Habitat for Humanity’s mission to help people obtain decent, affordable shelter.

“It’s all about caring for the people in our community,” she said. “Habitat is making a big difference in the lives of families and I’m thrilled to help.”

To read more about Charlotte Leonard, click here.

Written by Steve Plamann, a dedicated Habitat for Humanity volunteer.