Innovation & Creativity in Special Events

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CHRISTINE PARKINSON JAHRSDOERFER

Communications Coordinator, City of Coral Springs

Christine Parkinson Jahrsdoerfer has always loved events – especially when she can attend as a guest! After majoring in Advertising and Film at Florida State University, Christine began working in 2001 on graphic design, publications and branding for the City of Coral Springs. Christine has been involved in event planning for major City and City-sponsored events, including the annual Holiday Parade and Taste of Coral Springs, and most recently has worked with the team responsible for creating all the events hosted in Downtown Coral Springs – Downtown in December, Unplugged, Artoberfest, Savor the Notes and Bites-N-Sips. Christine has a love for all things Disney, as well as the craft beer industry and traveling.

Tasha Hyder

General Manager, Clay County Fair

Tasha Hyder joined the Clay County fair team as their General Manager in November 2015, approximately 135 days before the 2016 fair, not that she was counting! Tasha was the Events and Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Orange Park before coming to the fair. Originally from a small horse farm in Unicoi, Tennessee, Tasha has lived in Florida for 15 years. She has a Master’s Degree from the University of North Florida, where she also served as their Director of Women’s Basketball Operations from 2003 to 2007. Tasha looks forward to bringing a fresh perspective to an already great agricultural fair in Clay County and describes bringing the Great Idaho Potato Truck as her “biggest” career achievement to date. She believes that events should always have something new to offer their visitors each year.