The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Florida Prosperity Initiative with the hire of Heather Cogar as the initiatives Statewide Director of Community Engagement.

The initiative aims to cut childhood poverty in Florida in half by 2030. Cogar brings years of public and private sector experience to the work. For Cogar, the initiative is personal.

“Growing up in the challenges of the foster care system, serving as a Deputy Sheriff and running a small business have all taught me that the Florida Prosperity Initiative’s approach is the right one and I’m looking forward to partnering with more and more business and community leaders as we continue to change lives,” Cogar said.

“Every child deserves the chance to thrive, and by working hand-in-hand with business and community leader

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