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Communications Lead

Collaboratory

A University of Florida graduate and SWFL native, Noelle Casagrande said her goal as a corporate communications professional has always been to connect the game-changers in the community. Now serving as communications lead for Collaboratory, she’s still applying her experience in communications, C-suite, operations and charitable giving to achieve her objective.

“With Collaboratory, I want to continue amplifying the bold vision—a commitment to bring SWFL together and coordinate the solving of all our region’s social problems on an 18-year deadline,” she says. “Through various stakeholder engagements, I want to continue connecting problem-solvers and innovators across the community to action. Ultimately, I want to make the impossible possible and collectively solve social problems for generations to come.”

Beyond Collaboratory, Casagrande has served on the board of PACE Center for Girls of Lee County, Keep Lee County Beautiful, Dress for Success SWFL, Edison Festival of Light, Calusa Waterkeeper, Operation Open Arms and Red Shoe Society – Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWFL. She has also worked on the committees for American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball, Alzheimer’s Association “The Longest Day,” the American Heart Association Heart Walk and Go Red for Women, Captains For Clean Water Restore Gala and more.