MEET OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS Kristi Hoskinson
Vice President for CareerEdge Over 20 years of experience as a recognized leader in the workplace and community, Kristi successfully leads people and teams to organizational excellence. She enjoys finding creative solutions, solving business problems with expert consultative skills, and strategically enhancing the employee experience and organizational performance. Kristi is a people strategist optimizing human talent to enhance business outcomes. She is an expert at analyzing an organization’s people-performance-culture ecosystem to identify opportunities for improved results. Using a very consultative approach, Kristi delivers a sustainable process for companies to maximize the drivers of human performance. A natural leader and influencer, Kristi is continually active in her community, serving on various boards in key leadership roles – Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Team Tony Cancer Foundation, and CareerSource Suncoast - and volunteering for local non-profits. Kristi lives in Sarasota, with her husband and their two dogs, enjoying an active lifestyle.
Jodel Velarde
Communications Coordinator
Jodel’s passion for serving the community through the art and science of communication landed her a role at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Previously, she worked in development and programs at the Ear Research Foundation. Her initiative included a new communication plan and rebranding the foundation’s collateral. Jodel thrives in integrated communication. She believes in understanding the needs of her audience to create a seamless stakeholder experience and build brand loyalty. After graduating Cum Laude from De La Salle University, Philippines, Jodel migrated to the United States to further her career in 2018. She recently joined the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and currently serves as the Vice President of Public Relations of a local Toastmaster club. At her new venture, she is responsible for the Chamber’s communications to connect, promote and support its 1,100 members. Outside of work, Jodel gets creative, either with photography or journaling. On weekends, she loves to ride her bike and watch the sunset.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Sertoma Kids 2750 Stickney Point Rd. Suite 210, Sarasota, FL 34231 Sertoma Kids Dedication, Grand Opening, open house held their ribbon cutting last April 8, 2021 for their new Sertoma Kids location for speech therapy. The event had food, music, and refreshments.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota 301 N. Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant 3130 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Encompass Health Rehabilitation had an expansion grand opening event, adding 20 private rooms to their hospital. This gave them a total off 116 beds, now with 50 private rooms. The expansion allows them to better serve the needs of the community.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant held their Ribbon Cutting on June 26, 2021. The restaurant celebrated this Preview Event with the Chamber Staff.
Interested in booking your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony? Please contact Kelly Monti, Events Coordinator, at kmonti@sarasotachamber.com 6
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GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER MAGAZINE