Jovanna’s strong work ethic stems from her military family background, which fostered creativity, a desire to serve her country and community. She spent much her youth traveling throughout the United States & Europe while her family performed and managed shows for Army Soldiers and their families, as well as the local population wherever her father was stationed. During her high school years in Germany, Jovanna attended design and art seminars – fueling a passion that runs from Event Management, Performing Arts to Creative Design. With over 19 years experience, she has managed a range of government, federal, profit, non-profit, corporate, and special events where she has coordinated exhibits, conferences, and trade shows. She has served as a Director of Events for charitable organizations as well as participates in professional business organizations.

Jovanna has attained positions as a co-founder 8a Small Business Owner, Founder of a 501(3)c non-profit for cystic fibrosis Angel’s Life Foundation, Product, and Senior Project Coordinator, Program Manager, Director of Events, Meeting Planner & Facilitator.

Jovanna is very active in the community with the USO Central Florida Campaign Chair for Orlando International Airport Welcome Center, Greater Orlando Hunter Jumper Association Public Affairs, End of Year Gala Board Member, Member of the Arnold Palmer Hospital Collaborative Quality Advisory Council & Collaborative Quality Advisory Council.

Jovanna has served as a United States (US) Army Aviation Officer, Black Hawk Pilot, Battalion S3 Operations Officer, Company Commander, Assistant Professor of Military Science at the University of Central Florida Army Reserve Officer Training Corp and successfully completed both US ARMY Aviation Flight School Training, Fort Rucker, AL & Air Assault School, Fort Campbell, KY. She holds a BS degree from the University of Central Florida, Army ROTC and added to her education with executive education studies at UCF. In October of 2010, graduated from the US Army Command & General Staff School (CGSC).

Her military & civilian training and substantial experience have instilled a strong sense of honor, duty, passion & commitment.

Specialty Areas:

Operations, Logistics, Strategic Planning, G2B & B2B Development, Contract Negotiations, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Warehouse & Product Management, Facilitating and Fund-Raising.

Karin left behind the snowy winters of upstate New York for the balmy breezes of the sunshine state 15 years ago and now calls Florida home. As a young adult, Karin identified her passion for the service industry and consequently completed her Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Administration at Niagara University. Since then, she has held numerous jobs requiring her to handle multiple capacities. From these beginnings, Karin has developed a strong ability to flawlessly manage and execute the many tasks required to coordinate an event seamlessly

Karin has attained positions as Product Coordinator, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, Marketing Assistant and Meeting Planner. Her customers include all levels of government and companies such as Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, Rollins College, Kodak, Xerox, and Prudential. Karin also currently works as an Exhibit & Trade Show Manager under Good2Go’s U.S. Army contract for the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) and Team Orlando.

With over 17 years experience, Karin brings with her strong management and marketing skills, along with a well-developed background in promotion. Combined, her management experience in Corporate Hotel Sales and Meeting Planning gives Karin the necessary foresight to carry out a multitude of events with a competitive edge.

Karin is extremely active in the community with the USO Central Florida Campaign Member for Orlando International Airport Welcome Center, Public Relations VP for Angel’s Life Foundation, Inc., Special Olympic’s volunteer and numerous military support organizations.

Her signature events include:

Themed receptions, Live Auctions, Gala’s, Corporate Meetings, Exhibits, and Trade shows.

Specialty Areas:

Negotiations, Strategic Thinking, G2B and B2B Development, Meeting Planning and Customer Service.