TCCEED names 2025-2026 board of directors
The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development (TCCEED), a 501(c)3 nonprofit established by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), recently named its 2025-2026 board of directors.
Azlina Goldstein of Riverland/GL Homes will continue to chair the nonprofit, Brandon Nobile of Remnant Construction was appointed as vice chair, Trisha Hawthorne of Seacoast Bank as treasurer and Nikita Lloyd as secretary. Anita Fischer was appointed to lead TCCEED as executive director.
“TCCEED is igniting opportunity for tomorrow’s workforce in the Treasure Coast, shaped by and for our community,” said Goldstein. “I’m proud to be working side by side with St. Lucie Public Schools, Indian River State College, the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, United Against Poverty, Project LIFT, and the Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie. With the support and essential involvement of our business community, we are inspiring the next generation, securing our region’s future, and proving that opportunity and legacy begin here at home.”
“With several amazingly successful and meaningful pilot programs completed during 2025, TCCEED is sprinting full speed ahead with the appointment of this innovative and hard-working board.” said Fischer. “I’m so thankful for the board’s leadership, the EDC’s support, all of our workforce partners and the support of our community partners like the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee, the Education Foundation St. Lucie, the St. Lucie County Children’s Services Council, and Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association.”
During the summer, TCCEED coordinated paid internships for 51 junior and senior high school students with 25 St. Lucie companies; at least 14 students were offered employment after the completion of the internships. The organization’s very first 8th Grade Experience, an opportunity for 750 eight grade students to explore different careers, is slated for November.
About TCCEED
The Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization that connects the region’s businesses, educators and workforce leaders to build a stronger, more competitive talent pipeline in St. Lucie County and beyond. TCCEED helps align education with community needs, helping businesses grow while providing career opportunities for individuals. Contact TCCEED at 772.324.2014 ext. 204 or visit www.tcceed.org.
About the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic vitality in St. Lucie County through the attraction, retention and expansion of businesses in the community. The EDC works in partnership with local governments and the private sector to advance its goals of creating more and better-paying jobs for residents, broadening the tax base and improving St. Lucie County’s economic quality of life. Contact the EDC at 772.324.2014, contact@youredc.com or www.youredc.com.
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