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Jennifer Evins is the president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, leading regional arts investment and community-building efforts across Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. An undisputed champion for the arts, Evins oversees an annual budget of $18 million, guides a team of 24 professionals, and supports more than 100 arts, science, and history organizations and individual artists. Under her leadership, United Arts has significantly strengthened its fundraising; its annual Collaborative Campaign for the Arts is set to surpass $10 million for the second consecutive year. She is widely recognized for advancing the nonprofit’s mission: inspiring and enriching communities by strengthening culture through strategic collaborations and investments.

With more than 25 years of experience, Evins is known for her ability to bring people and sectors together to shape thriving, creative communities. Her work centers on creative placemaking, designing environments where culture fuels economic vitality, community identity, and shared civic pride.

Prior to joining United Arts in 2021, Evins served as president and CEO of the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she secured more than $100 million in public and private support for cultural facilities and community development.

Evins serves on boards including the Orlando Economic Partnership, Visit Orlando, Downtown Orlando Partnership, and the UCF College of Arts and Humanities. She is a graduate of Hanover College and an alumna of Leadership Orlando and the Black Boardroom Institute.

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