karen@realizebradenton.com
As Executive Director Karen assures that we tell the story of how we engage people and promote civic pride to encourage partnerships with individuals, businesses, and cultural partners. These partnerships allow Realize Bradenton to do innovative projects, like Love this City Bradenton, the Start-Up Circle for entrepreneurs, books for children and families, and initiatives that engage youth and future leaders.
FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT IN DOWNTOWN…
Bradenton Riverwalk, and it’s only a short walk to Mattison Riverwalk Grille when you get thirsty!
WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAM…
To be a figure skater, I loved to skate!
AN UNCOMMON FACT ABOUT ME IS…
I owned and operated a soft serve ice cream truck for 10 years.
HOMETOWN?
Tolland, Connecticut.
andrea@realizebradenton.com
As Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Andrea is responsible for sharing Realize Bradenton’s initiatives with the community, promoting Downtown Bradenton, as well as connecting a diversity of people to instill civic pride and community contributions.
I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT…
History. Especially local history. I love to know who stood on the very ground that we are standing on now!
AN UNCOMMON FACT ABOUT ME IS…
I was on an episode of My First Home on TLC.
FAVORITE PLACE TO HANG OUT DOWNTOWN?
Historical Records Library
HOMETOWN?
The teeny, tiny, sweet town of Ireland, Indiana.
