Every day, JCCI is driven by the bold idea that
together, we can build a better community.
Forward prides itself on celebrating the individual and has multiple ways for you to connect to create real change. Join us year round for JAX2025 issue related forums, civic engagement trainings and social networking opportunities.
Looking to go deeper than just attending? Contact a member of our Executive Committee to join a team. Involvement on a committee will get you hands on experience engaging the community around you.
Training Committee
To achieve community success, it is vital to have skilled leaders. Join this team to help develop young leaders from right here at home. You can expect to interact with top field experts and host events to empower our generation to make real change.
Chair: Matt Galnor
Forums Committee
This is where the rubber meets the road and Forward uncovers how to correct the the real issues facing Jacksonville. Join this committee to host community forums on the 10 targets of JAX2025. You can expect to connect diverse leaders, ask the hard questions and ultimately break down the silos of Jacksonville.
Chair: Jonathan Hanson
Outreach Committee
This crew is all about connecting our generation to the issues facing our city through Forward programming. Have a passion for people? Love social media? Or maybe you can’t stop talking about how great it is to be young and in Jacksonville. If any of these apply, this is the team for you. You can expect to help get the word out, get to know our participants and host social events to connect the community.
Chair: Jessica Ward
Action Committee
Forward prides itself on connecting our community. Join this committee to help extend the life of our work and connect to the greater Jacksonville community. You can expect to work closely with JCCI and community partners.
Chair: Kory Von Leue
