Going places

Sharon Ralston has been promoted to chief financial officer of Collaboratory. She previously served as the organization’s controller for the past two years. “We are excited to announce Sharon’s promotion,” said Dr. Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory.  “She brings a wealth of financial experience and expertise to the role, and we are extremely…

Preferred Travel & Company announced the appointment of cruise industry veteran Jessi Fundora as the company’s new director of sales. Fundora brings more than 28 years of professional experience in the travel industry to this role. In his new position, Fundora will be directly responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies aimed at increasing revenue…

Discovery Senior Living announced the appointment of Faye Lorntz to community director for Choreograph Gainesville, their first-of-its-kind 55+ resort-style living community set to open this fall in the heart of Celebration Pointe. Choreograph, a verb that means “to orchestrate and compose new, meaningful life experiences & purposes,” is the first of its kind in the…

4KIDS announced Andrew Holmes as the new 4KIDS president effective immediately. Holmes joined the 4KIDS team in July of 2018, launching the organization’s Family Advocacy Ministry Program and later excelling in the role of director of community engagement. Holmes was voted unanimously by the 4KIDS Presidential Search Task Force, 4KIDS board of directors, and executive…

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Isabella Askar, Realtor, and Noah Fulop, Realtor, have joined the firm. A Birmingham, Mich. native, Askar moved to Naples in 2012. She is a graduate of Community School of Naples, and the University of Miami, where she earned a bachelor of science degree. She holds her Juris Doctor law degree…

STARability Foundation announced Salima Givens has joined its growing accounting team as the controller. Givens is responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, in addition to supporting human resources and grant writing functions. “We are thrilled to welcome Salima to our compassionate and experienced team,” said Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation. “After bringing…

Counseling Associates of America announces the addition of Ellie Seoane, Psy.D., to its team of dedicated mental health professionals. “Dr. Ellie is passionate about guiding individuals toward a deeper understanding of themselves and helping them discover what brings the most meaning into their lives,” says Dr. Stephanie Roque, clinical director at Counseling Associates. “Her approach…

Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Ryan Hall to the position of vice president of operations. In this role, his responsibilities include overseeing the agency’s daily operations and driving its strategic growth; managing and optimizing processes; collaborating with senior leadership to align operational goals with the agency’s vision;…

Immokalee High School graduate and Guadalupe Center’s Tutor Corps alumna Islande Victorin has returned to the nonprofit as the coordinator of a new program tailored specifically to support middle school students. The new program, known as RISE, focuses on character development and academic achievement as a means to success: RISE stands for Resilience, Inspiration, Support…

Preferred Travel & Company announced the promotion of Andrea White to director of marketing and communications. White, who joined the company in 2023 as brand & engagement manager, will now oversee the development and execution of all companywide marketing strategies, enhance media coverage and lead large-scale event planning. Her new position will expand these responsibilities.…