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As We Grow: Kofi Hunt

As We Grow, March 2026, Newsletter

Live Tampa Bay Welcomes
Kofi Hunt
Live Tampa Bay is excited to welcome Kofi Hunt to our team as Community Liaison for Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

Kofi brings extensive experience as a community organizer and coalition builder, with a strong background connecting grassroots communities to civic, health, and social service initiatives. In his role at Live Tampa Bay, he helps strengthen partnerships across the region, ensuring that community voices are included in conversations about prevention, recovery, and public health.

Kofi’s work focuses on building trust, fostering collaboration, and connecting individuals and organizations to resources and support systems that promote healthier, more resilient communities.

As Live Tampa Bay continues to expand our reach, leaders like Kofi play a vital role in bridging the gap among community members, service providers, and institutions working to address substance use and overdose in our region.

We are grateful to have Kofi on our team and look forward to the impact he will help create across Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

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