Eva Dasher
Eva Dasher is a freelance editor, writer, and researcher. A resident of Fleming Island, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. She began her career with National Geographic magazine in Washington, D.C. and after she and her husband moved back to Northeast Florida, she continued to work for the magazine as a freelancer. Her growing business now has a wide...
Marilyn Spiller
Marilyn Spiller has contributed to the arts community in Jacksonville for more than twenty years. As a patron and consultant focusing on local and regional works of art; as co-owner of Spiller Vincenty Gallery in San Marco; and with Krasnaya Gallery where she imported post-glasnost Russian art to the United States. A world traveler and student of the human condition, Marilyn currently writes a popular blog called Waking Up the Ghost...
Jim Alabiso
Jim Alabiso is a senior partner and strategist at LEAP Collaborative, executive director at JumpingFish and a theater and television producer. A speaker, writer, open water athlete, and advocate for sustainable economic development, he brings his unique brand of movement making to the community. In Atlanta, in the 90s, when small production houses were non-existent, Jim launched NoBones, a studio that produced many Emmy nominations...
Kristi Lee Schatz
Kristi Lee Schatz is a local blogger, speaker, producer, and coach specializing in personal development and emotional intelligence. She has a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and serves as director of health and wellness for Unity Plaza. Kristi has an extensive background in the wellness industry, producing transformational live events including large scale conferences, personal growth retreats, educational seminars,...
Keith Marks
Keith Marks is the marketing and community outreach director for Hemming Park in Downtown Jacksonville. Having lived all over the world, he channels a number of passions and interests. He is the chair of Artist Outreach and Development and a member of the SPARK district committees for The Cultural Council of Northeast Florida. In addition, he founded community initiatives such as Party, Benefit & Jam (PB&J), No Meat March, and...
Laura Riggs
Originally from Denver, CO, Laura Riggs has worked extensively on strategic media planning for nearly twenty years. Prior to arriving in Jacksonville in 2012, she spent a year traveling the world. Travel has allowed her the freedom to be open to new ideas and new ways to approach marketing – and each new story begins with the joy that comes from riding the spirit of a new adventure. In 2013, she, along with her co-creators, launched...
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