Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Kelly Carlstein is currently the Vice President Brand Strategy at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Prior to this role, Kelly held positions such as Director of Marketing Strategy at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Blake Medical Center, and Catering Sales Manager at TPC Prestancia. Kelly also served as the Marketing Director at Winter Park Racquet Club, where Kelly organized events and activities to increase club membership and revenue. With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Event Management from the University of Central Florida, Kelly has a strong background in event planning and marketing.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Headquartered in Venice, Fla. and with a second office in downtown Sarasota, Fla., Gulf Coast Community Foundation has transformed the region through bold and proactive philanthropy for over 25 years. Serving the needs of the region as a partner in philanthropy and leader in community initiatives, Gulf Coast has surpassed granting over $550 million in the areas of: health and human services, civic and economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment. Gulf Coast was named one of the “Best Nonprofits To Work For” nationally by The NonProfit Times in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2023. To learn more visit GulfCoastCF.org and follow us on Facebook at @GulfCoastCommFnd.