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SUZANNE NEVE, CEO

Upon graduation from the Pennsylvania State University, Suzanne began her professional career in the hospitality industry where she honed her organizational and marketing skills. Managing a high performing Marriott property, she garnered several awards including Manager of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Hotel of the Year.

Prior to accepting the position as Executive Director for FFEA, Suzanne spent five years directing events for the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. In her position there, she oversaw the production and execution of over 60 events per year, including the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. ArtiGras is one of the largest art festivals in the state of Florida and has been recognized as one of the top 50 art festivals in the U.S. and one of the top 20 events in the Southeastern U.S. During her time at the Chamber, their events earned several awards for advertising and organizational excellence.

As the CEO for FFEA Suzanne is responsible for all operational aspects of the organization, including membership growth, multimedia marketing, and event management. FFEA's 700 members represent the industry's top leaders and the Association serves as a resource to help them perform at their peak through education, networking and the cultivation of the highest standards. In her role with FFEA, Suzanne and her team visit events throughout the state of Florida and United States as they strive to connect, educate and advocate on behalf of FFEA's diverse membership.

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LANITA ROBERTS, STUDENT INTERN

We're pleased to introduce you to our newest team member, Lanita Roberts. Lanita is a student at the University of Florida and will be interning with us for through her graduation in August. She is majoring in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management.

Lanita may be reaching out to you in the future regarding FFEA related projects so please help us welcome her to the FFEA Family. Lanita can be reached via email. We're thrilled to have her on our team!

What is your Career Goal?

My goal is to become an event designer and manager, where I can combine my creativity with organization skills to make memorable events. I am interested in both designing unique experiences and managing the details that bring them to life. I do not have a specific area of focus yet; I am open to exploring different opportunities within the field.

What are you most looking forward to with the internship experience?

I hope to gain real exposure to the industry. It’s one thing to learn about event planning in a classroom, but it’s a completely different experience to see it in action. I’m especially excited about meeting new people, working hands-on, and being part of the designing and planning process to better understand how everything comes together.

Best Advice you have ever received?

From my mother - Choose joy every day, even in difficult circumstances.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”


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