Jake Hartvigsen

Jake Hartvigsen serves as the Director of Development for NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties, focusing on securing philanthropic support for mental health initiatives. Previous experience includes roles as Associate Director of Marketing & Community Partnerships at WEDU PBS, where corporate sponsorships were developed, and as a Community Partnerships and Development Consultant for The Patterson Foundation. Jake also led Brand Underground Marketing & Communications as CEO and Creative Change Strategist, offering marketing and communication services across various sectors. Earlier career highlights include serving as the Director of Communications & Marketing at New College of Florida, Director of Marketing & Operations at ExperiencePlus! Specialty Tours, and roles as a Writer & Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University. Educational credentials include a B.G.S. in Political Science and English from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in English from Colorado State University, and an MBA in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of South Florida.