As President & CEO, Jenni leads the DDA’s initiatives to power the experience, growth, and prosperity of DowntownFTL.  In this role, Jenni is advancing the agency’s priorities to grow investment in DowntownFTL, enhance the livability of the urban core, and highlight downtown’s evolution at the local and national levels. Currently Jenni serves as the Chair of the Downtown Coalition, on the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and on the Advisory Board for Urban Land Institute SE Florida/Caribbean.

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jenni@ddaftl.org

As Executive Vice-President, Elizabeth oversees the agency’s budgets, grants, and program management to fulfill the agency’s vision of building a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive world-class downtown. Currently Elizabeth is the past Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Council and is a graduate of ULI’s Leadership Institute.

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elizabeth@ddaftl.org

As the Planning & Program Manager, Alex manages all of the DDA’s capital and special projects from planning and design through construction. In addition, Alex oversees the agency’s marketing and communication efforts. Alex is a graduate of Leadership Fort Lauderdale and currently serves as Vice Chair for the Florida Design & Construction Professionals Board of Directors. 

alex@ddaftl.org

As Research & Innovation Manager, Matthew manages the DDA’s efforts to highlight DowntownFTL’s evolution and growth through compelling data and messaging. In addition, Matthew focuses on mega trends impacting the future of cities and identities best practices from other leading downtowns to help fulfill the DDA’s vision of building a world-class downtown.

matthew@ddaftl.org

As Office Manager, Marti manages the day-to-day operations of the DDA’s place of business, handling anything from accounts payable to special projects. Additionally, Marti serves as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. As part of this role, she acts as a liaison between the President & CEO and the DDA’s Board of Directors.

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marti@ddaftl.org

As General Counsel, John represents the DDA in front of multiple levels of government to advance initiatives critical to the evolution and growth of DowntownFTL. John serves as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and the DDA’s Board of Directors to advance core agency priorities.