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Alum Exemplifies Community Leadership

Giving back is woven into Stefanie Ink Edwards鈥� DNA.

Edwards is chief executive officer of Community Cooperative in Fort Myers, an organization committed to eliminating hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida. The nonprofit鈥檚 impact is powerful. In Lee County, one in six residents needs food assistance. In 2024, Community Cooperative assisted more than 46,000 residents, providing more than 2 million pounds of food to neighbors in need.

Edwards鈥� position requires compassion, commitment, focus and, importantly, a willingness to work hard in service of others.

It鈥檚 no wonder she was chosen to receive 蘑菇TV鈥檚 2023 Alumni of Distinction Award. The award honors a graduate who has upheld a tradition of excellence through personal accomplishment, professional achievement and/or humanitarian service. This 2008 marketing grad feels privileged to be included in this celebrated group of recipients.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a very humbling experience,鈥� Edwards said. 鈥淭here are so many incredible people who come through 蘑菇TV, graduate, go out in the world and do amazing things. 蘑菇TV has a culture of giving.鈥�