Sheila Weiss
Sheila Weiss has been a marketing consultant for more than 30 years. As the creative director at several advertising/public relations firms, Sheila developed many ... continue reading
Irene Kauffman
Irene enjoyed a long career as a nurse, where she worked alongside husband, Dr. Mark Kauffman, for years. When they retired from the healthcare professions, ... continue reading
Thom Ruthz
Thom was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he taught himself to paint and eventually became a professional artist. Today, his ... continue reading
Amity Hoffman-Dertouzos
A filmmaker, film instructor, and dedicated mother, Amity brings a wealth of production experience to the Sarasota Rising team. Able to see the “big ... continue reading
Samantha Grimm
Samantha is an upcoming 2023 Ringling College of Art and Design Graduate studying Graphic Design and minoring in the Business of Art and Design. ... continue reading
Carlos Bardalez
Carlos was born in Peru, raised in Miami and served as a combat medic during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He studied English Literature at USF ... continue reading
Jae Hermann
Jasmine “Jae” Hermann is the CEO of Jae Hermann + Co. She has helped hundreds of small businesses, creative professionals, nonprofit organizations, and mission-minded ... continue reading
Ken Shelin
Ken’s career included a prolific stint with the United States Food and Drug Administration, operating offices in Philadelphia, Detroit, and Baltimore. During his service, ... continue reading