Faces of Eve is a grassroots c of dynamic women with the mission to celebrate and support the brilliant ideas of women in our community. As an action-driven “outside the box” organization, we roll up our sleeves by assisting with social, civic and business networking, project planning, fundraising and marketing. Additionally, we offer programming focused on issues that are important to women in their daily lives. We gather regularly for Women in the Raw Meetups and Voices of Eve speaker events at Raw Space in Vero Beach, Florida

Founders

Neli Santamarina is a Cuban-American civic-minded entrepreneur and self-proclaimed political junky living in Miami and Vero Beach. She owns Tinta y Cafe with multiple locations in Miami. She also owns South Beach Place Hotel and Raw Space in Vero Beach. She is mother to two amazing daughters and is devoted to her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Neli heads our networking, programming and community outreach initiatives.

Lu French is a Cuban-American graphic/interior designer, yoga teacher and bookseller. She is also a retired clinical pharmacist and avid gardener. Lu is devoted to her beloved husband Clark and their fabulous, independent children. The French’s live in Manchester, VT with their sweet Springer Spaniel and two jellicle cats. They are proud owners of The Northshire Bookstores in Manchester and Saratoga Springs, NY. Learn more at Frenchandco.net. Lu heads our marketing, branding and graphic design team.

Our Leadership Team

Kacy Carvajal is a Colombian-American musical artist and songwriter in Vero Beach. Through her music, she expresses the unfiltered account of her life experiences. She hosts regular Faces of Eve Instagram Live events where she interviews professional and entrepreneurial women about their exciting work. Kacy is our social media guru and assists with community outreach.
Pamela Gordinier is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Vero Beach.  She is passionate about social justice and her recent artwork: 3 Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back – An Exhibition about Racial Justice. Learn more at lordshillstudio.com. Pam advises and assists with messaging and networking.
Elise Mahovlich is a yoga teacher and Reiki Master. She founded and operated Living Yoga Studio in Vero Beach for 15 years, following her passion to nurture individual and collective radiant health and well being. Elise currently works for an arts and culture non-profit. She is our secretary and coordinates our media and public relations.
Jonnie Mae Perry is director of The Gifford Historic Museum and Cultural Center in Gifford, Florida. She is also a member of the Indian River County Historical Society and is President of the American Association of University Women Vero Beach Branch. Jonnie assists with networking and community outreach.
Shanti Sanchez is a 
community arts educator and consultant whose goal is to help build and practice deep inclusion and conscious culture through the arts and creative collaborations emphasizing justice, equity, diversity, and belonging for all. She is also a musician, writer, spiritual practitioner, and activist. Shanti has lived and worked in Indian River County since 1979. Shanti assists with community outreach and networking.
Sara Smith is a freelance writer, fundraiser, marketing and communications professional. She is also a reader, believer, admirer of natural beauty and art, open doors and the promise of the human spirit. Sara is our treasurer and leads our fundraising efforts.