TAMPA, FL — Shumaker is proud to announce that Ashley Norus, Shumaker Associate, and Celeste Schettino, Assistant Director of Operations for Shumaker Advisors Florida, have successfully graduated from the Tampa Connection Class of 2025. Their completion of this notable program highlights their commitment to community leadership and professional growth in the Tampa Bay region.
Tampa Connection is a highly respected leadership development program that prepares rising professionals to become active leaders in the community through hands-on experiences and nonprofit engagement. Over the past year, Celeste and Ashley participated in a series of immersive workshops, leadership training sessions, and collaborative community service projects.
"My involvement with Tampa Connection has been an inspiring journey. The program offered a unique opportunity to connect with community leaders, engage with local nonprofits, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives. I'm proud to bring the knowledge and relationships I've built back to my role at Shumaker, where community involvement is a core value," said Ashley.
As valued members of the Shumaker and Shumaker Advisors teams, Ashley and Celeste bring the insight, relationships, and leadership skills they've developed through Tampa Connection back to the firm and the broader community. Their involvement strengthens Shumaker and Shumaker Advisors' continued mission to support and uplift the communities where we live and work.
"Tampa Connection has been a truly rewarding experience that challenged me to grow both personally and professionally. I gained a deeper understanding of the needs within our community and built lasting relationships with other passionate leaders. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to represent Shumaker Advisors and to be part of a program that truly makes a difference," said Celeste.
A Tampa native, Ashley is a lawyer in Shumaker's Corporate, Tax & Transactions Service Line, where she focuses on general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law. She has experience dealing with both public and private offerings, as well as advising clients on their day-to-day corporate needs.
Focused on business development, strategic planning, and operations, Celeste concentrates on firm-wide fundraising, prospecting, content creation, marketing, and development for Shumaker Advisors Florida.