Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ~ Tallahassee, FL - In a recent announcement, Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed four new members and reappointed three existing members to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The council is responsible for advising the governor and the state legislature on matters related to arts and culture in Florida.

The newly appointed members are Ashley Gibson Barnett, Lauren Sarah Carpenter, Sofia Diaz, and Beverly Frank. Lisa Burgess, Carroll Hanley Goggin, and Frank Gromling have been reappointed to the council.

Ashley Gibson Barnett brings a wealth of experience to the council as the Owner of Barnett Creative, LLC. She is also actively involved in her community as a member of various organizations such as the Florida Southern College Board of Advisors, Polk Museum of Art, Florida Chamber Foundation, and Friends of Bonnet Springs Park Advisory Board. Gibson Barnett holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Florida Southern College and a master's degree in law and juris doctor from Emory University.

Lauren Sarah Carpenter is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Salome Chamber Orchestra Inc. She is also the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Carpenter Fine Violins and Collectables, LLC. Carpenter has been recognized for her talent as she was awarded the Mary Lemon Award from Manhattan School of Music and selected as a soloist and medal winner in the Washington Chamber Symphony's Viva Vivaldi Competition. She holds a bachelor's degree in politics from Princeton University.

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Sofia Diaz brings her expertise in business administration to the council as a Client Services Analyst at Bank of New York Mellon. She has previously worked as a Market Research Analyst and Social Media Manager for ONE Sotheby's International Realty. Diaz earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Miami.

Beverly Frank is an accomplished architect who currently serves as Principal at BFRANK Studios, LLC. She has also been actively involved in her community by serving as President of the Florida American Institute of Architects and as a member of the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design Dean of Libraries Advisory Board. Frank holds a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in architecture from the University of South Florida.

Lisa Burgess, the Founder of Burgess Modern + Contemporary and President of New River Fine Art, Inc., has been reappointed to the council. She is also an active member of her community, serving on the Director's Circle of Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art and receiving the 2012 "Woman of the Year Award" from Broward Symphony Orchestra. Burgess holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Southern Methodist University.

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Carroll Hanley Goggin, who has been reappointed to the council, is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at DBG Promotions. She is also actively involved in her community as Chair of Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair of Campaign for Rollins College, and a member of Rollins College Board of Trustees. Hanley Goggin holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Rollins College.

Frank Gromling, a veteran of the United States Air Force, has been appointed to the council as well. He is currently the Owner and Director at Ocean Art Gallery and has previously served as a Commissioner for Town of Flagler Beach. Gromling holds bachelor's degrees in history and education from Rhode Island College and a master's degree in international relations and national security studies from George Washington University.

The Florida Council on Arts and Culture plays an important role in promoting arts and culture throughout the state. With these new appointments, Governor DeSantis hopes to continue supporting this vital sector that contributes significantly to Florida's economy.

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