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Advocacy group for girls and young women names executive director

Pace Center for Girls, a nationally recognized model providing education, mentoring, training and advocacy for girls and young women, recently announced the appointment of Mindy Hanken as executive director of Pace Palm Beach. Hanken brings more than 20 years of leadership in nonprofit and youth development to the organization and has a proven track record of community impact. She most recently served as director of staff and programs at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce fills leadership positions

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce recently announced its new board president, as well as three new chairs for various committees. Former Palm Beach Post editor Timothy D. Burke He was appointed president. Member of the board Corey Saban He has been selected to serve as chairman of the group’s government affairs committee. John Brandes He will now act as chairman of its ambassadorial committee. Taylor Smith He will serve as chairman of its Young Professionals Council. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida.

Rosarian Academy hires alumnus to fill marketing and communications position

Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach has hired Sophie’s Fountain as its new director of marketing and communications. Fountain attended the prestigious downtown school and graduated in 2013 before attending Cardinal Newman High School, then Florida State University and finally Rollins College, where she earned her master’s degree in business administration.

Palm Beach real estate firm names CFO

Palm Beach-based real estate firm Township Capital has hired Jonathan Sparacio As CFO, Sparacio, who has worked at Blackstone, KKR and EOS Investors, is thrilled to join founder Matthew Gorelik and work to help revolutionize real estate investing with Township’s unique approach. Township Capital is an innovative real estate firm that bridges the gap between investors and commercial real estate, offering clients and investors high-quality opportunities in diverse market conditions.