Joa Jane Harpster

Joa Jane Harpster has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Most recently, they worked as the Membership and Events Director at Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce starting in October 2021. In this role, they were responsible for recruitment and retention of members, organizing chamber events, managing budgets, and assisting with social media management.

Prior to that, Joa Jane served as the Special Events Coordinator at UF Health Leesburg Hospital Foundation from May 2018 to October 2021. Joa Jane also worked as an Assistant Manager at The Spice & Tea Exchange, a Wedding and Event Coordinator at Deer Island Country Club, and a Development Specialist, Special Events at Camp Boggy Creek.

Their earlier career included roles as a Special Events Coordinator at Old Florida Museum, an Educational Tour Guide and Assistant to Educational Tour Manager at Old Florida Museum and Fort Menendez, and an Entertainer at Black Raven Pirate Adventures.

Joa Jane's career began as the Owner & Event Director of Lah-Tea-Dah, Inc from February 2006 to January 2010.

Joa Jane Harpster obtained a B.A. in Creative Writing from Ashland University between 1989 and 1993. In 2006, Joa also received a certification as a Certified Tea Specialist from Start A Tea Business Academy/Tea Events.com. Additionally, Joa obtained a certification in Event Planning from Skill Success, though the specific month and year of completion are unknown.