Carl Lavender named interim chief equity officer
November 3, 2023 - Mayor Ken Welch announced Carl Lavender would serve as St. Petersburg’s interim chief equity officer after Lenice Emanuel abruptly resigned Oct. 25. Lavender formally served as the Foundation for a Healthy St. Peterburg’s interim co-CEO and chief equity officer and brings nearly 20 years of “systems change leadership” experience to his new role. His first day at City Hall as a member of Welch’s cabinet is Nov. 14.