For over 25 years, Pat DePlasco has been at the heart of community revitalization, sustainability, and environmental education. As the Executive Director of Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB), she has dedicated her career to building impactful partnerships and empowering citizens to take ownership of their community’s environmental well-being.
Now, Pat is bringing her insights to the BEN (Business Education Network) Workshop, where she’ll share how your business can play a pivotal role in creating a cleaner, greener, and more connected Pinellas County.
Leading With Vision and Purpose
When Pat was hired to lead KPB, her mission was clear: expand the organization’s reach, deepen its impact, and grow a culture of environmentally responsible citizens. Through her leadership, KPB has become a recognized affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, aligning its work with national best practices while tailoring programs to the needs of our local community.
She’s assembled a passionate, professional team to educate, engage, and empower—all while mobilizing over 20,000 volunteers and organizing more than 1,400 community improvement projects annually.
Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
Pat’s BEN Workshop topic, “Through Partnerships, Keep Pinellas Beautiful Can Benefit Your Business and the Local Environment… Let Me Tell You How,” highlights the tangible and strategic ways local businesses can get involved in environmental stewardship.
These partnerships aren’t just good for the planet—they’re good for business. Here’s why:
🌱 Elevated Brand Reputation: Show your customers you care about the community.
🤝 Team Building & Engagement: Volunteer opportunities boost morale and connection.
🌍 Shared Responsibility: Align your values with sustainability and local impact.
🏙️ Economic Health: A cleaner, greener city is a stronger, more vibrant place to live and work.
Education as a Catalyst for Change
Pat’s leadership philosophy is rooted in one core belief: education sparks action. By helping individuals and businesses understand their role in the larger environmental system, she fosters a sense of shared responsibility and long-term change.
“The effort it takes to take a piece of trash and put it in a bag and carry it to the trash can is nothing in comparison to what we have to do to fix it.”
— Pat DePlasco, Executive Director, Keep Pinellas Beautiful
Join the Conversation
📅 Don’t miss Pat’s session at the next BEN Workshop!
She’ll walk us through practical ways businesses of all sizes can partner with KPB and drive community impact—while supporting their own mission and values.
📍 Register for the workshop here: Business Education Network Workshop – May-15 2025 – The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson
📖 Learn more about Keep Pinellas Beautiful: Keep Pinellas Beautiful
