LaSonia Landry
Executive Director/Vice President
American Heart Association
LaSonia Landry, MPH is a leader with over two decades of experience in public health administration, strategic planning, and non-profit development. She began her national non-profit career at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America in Washington, DC before relocating to Florida. Joining the American Heart Association in 2015, LaSonia started in the Greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale market as the Community Health Director where she was responsible for developing and driving strategies across South Florida in both rural and urban communities.
Most recently she serves as the Executive Director for the American Heart Association of Greater Orlando, LaSonia leads the market’s top institutional relationships as well as manages the development and community impact teams as they advance AHA’s mission priorities locally. She is currently the Co-Chair of AHA’s Southeast Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employee Engagement subcommittee and a recent graduate of the McKinsey Academy Executive Leadership Program. LaSonia has been honored with the Jonathan Deluca Mission in Action award for outstanding performance, Rookie of the Year and Outstanding Market Fundraising and Performance Awards.
She is actively involved in her community as an advisory board member for United Against Poverty, supporter of Lake Mary Pop Warner Athletics, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. LaSonia graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Master of Public Health and an emphasis in Administration and Policy.
LaSonia was raised in Delisle, MS and currently lives outside Orlando, FL with her husband, Eran and their two children, Lawsen and Evyn Blair.
Council Luncheons
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- The payment method is required in advance with a valid credit card to secure your reservation and meal selection.
- Lunch Meeting is $40.00 for all Members and Guests before the deadline of NOON on the FRIDAY prior to the meeting.
- Based on the recent luncheon rate increase, there will be no late fee for guests and members who reserve after the deadline, we just appreciate knowing the number of confirmed attendees as soon as possible to notify the Citrus Club.
- All luncheon reservations are final. No-shows will be invoiced.
- Seating is LIMITED to reservations. Late reservations and those who arrive without a reservation, will be placed on a stand-by list to see if we are able to offer you a seat.
Citrus Club Parking
- GUESTS: Parking options are street side with meters and in the Citrus Club parking garage for $3.00 / hour
- WEC MEMBERS ONLY: Your fee includes your lunch and two (2) hours of complimentary parking. Additional parking time is paid for by the member.
Save the Date
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- August 10, 2022 - LaSonia Landry, American Heart Association
- September 14, 2022 - Pauline Eaton, Orlando Main Streets
- October 12, 2022
- November 9, 2022
- December: Holiday Party
2022 Guest Speakers
- Ali Manion, 2022-2023 Walt Disney World Ambassador
- Jana & Jason Shelfer, Living Lucky
- Scott Randolph, Orange County Tax Collector
- Stephanie Bowman from One Heart for Women and Children, Carolyn Kreuzpaintner & Ellen O’Connor from Dave’s House
- Scott Howat, OCPS
- Quibulah Graham, Orlando Health
2021 Guest Speakers
- Secily Wilson, Author, Philanthropist, Broadcaster, Survivor, Motivational Speaker
- Tanya Counter, Area Vice President General Commercial Segment, Salesforce
- Amanda Duffy, Executive Vice President | Orlando Pride
- Karmyn Norwood, Deputy Vice President of Sensors & Global Sustainment, Vice President of Rotary Wing and Ground Programs | Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Diane Diaz, Speaking Coach & Personal Brand Strategist | Speaking Your Brand
- Jo Newell, President | Orlando Chamber
- Casandra Matej, President & CEO | Visit Orlando
- Servola Fraizer, CEO & Founder | Motivate Enterprise, LLC
- Elisha González, Educator & Public Affairs Executive | FAIRWINDS Credit Union & Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Executive Director of FAIRWINDS Foundation
2020 Guest Speakers
- Amanda Douglas, Chief Executive Officer | Celebration Title Group
- Stacy Nadeau, Speaker Consultant, Coach | Women Empowerment Ambassador
- Frances Rios, Chief Executive Officer | Women Who Lead, LLC
- Peggy Hoyt, Attorney, Author, Speaker | The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryant, LLC
- Mayor Buddy Dyer | City of Orlando
- Mary Pigatti | Chief Executive Officer | eMindful
- WEC Panel Discussion
- Catherine A Ni, Director, Advanced Rotary Wing & Ground Systems | Lockheed Martin - Missiles & Fire Control
- Pamela Landwirth, Chief Financial Officer | Give Kids the World
- LaVon Bracy, EdD, Advocate for Social Justice & CoFounder | New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando
- Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM, Chief Wellness Officer | Evolution Hospitality