community has been recognized nationally for their efforts to support military families to include: the Association of Defense Community’s Great American Defense Community Award, Hiring Our Heroes Three-Star Chamber of Valor Award, and the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Community of the Year Award. A native of Florida, Katie holds a Master of Arts degree in social responsibility and sustainable communities from Western Kentucky University and a Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate from the University of South Florida. She will graduate from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in 2024. 2:45 p.m. Transportation Takeaways Tampa has tried for years to invest in its transportation infrastructure but has been met with roadblocks every step of the way, creating numerous challenges. Hear the lessons they’ve learned and the impact its had on their community. Christina Barker Chief of Staff, Vinik Family Office
Christina Barker is the chief of staff at the Vinik Family Office, where she previously served as the vice president of community partnerships and policy. Barker is a political and public policy professional with experience working for municipal government, non-
profits organizations, advocacy organizations and political campaigns in Tampa Bay and Florida. In 2018, she co-founded All for Transportation, a citizens group that advocated for transportation funding. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree from the University of Florida.
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