Gunster is pleased to announce that Carrie Hanna, the firm's chief strategy officer (CSO), has been elected to serve on the board for the newly-launched Friends of Manatee Lagoon organization.
Located in Riviera Beach, Florida, Friends of Manatee Lagoon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding environmental education opportunities for all ages in Palm Beach County and beyond through future enhanced exhibits and experiential learning opportunities. The organization works with environmental partners to conduct research and present information that will lead to healthier coastal ecosystems.
“On behalf of the Friends of Manatee Lagoon Board of Directors, we are delighted to welcome Carrie Hanna to our ranks,” said Pam Rauch, chair of the board. “Her talent and outstanding leadership will go far to further our important mission.”
Hanna is actively involved in the community and has served in a multitude of leadership roles over the years, including for Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the American Heart Association. She has spent the majority of her career with Gunster, and in her role as CSO, she is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s strategic direction.
“I am pleased to join the Friends of Manatee Lagoon and to work with fellow board members to raise awareness for the threats to our precious marine ecosystem. It will be personally rewarding to contribute to this important environmental cause,” stated Hanna.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Hanna is a lifelong Floridian, culinary enthusiast, and published author. To learn more about Friends of Manatee Lagoon, please visit Friends of Manatee Lagoon | Home.
Carrie Hanna has worked as a legal marketing professional for more than 25 years, and has spent the majority of her career at Gunster. As Chief Strategy Officer, she works with firm leadership to guide the firm’s strategic direction and advancement. She works closely with practice group leaders throughout the company’s 11 statewide offices to develop and implement sound business plans for core practice and industry areas. She counsels individual attorneys on business development, client engagement, as well as on a wide variety of marketing initiatives.
