Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio Director of Public affairs and Communications

Jennifer is the Director of Public Affairs and Communications at the Orlando Economic Partnership. She is the former Sr. Content Editor of El Sentinel Orlando where she managed the team covering Central Florida's Hispanic community. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico and a Master’s degree in Communications from Florida International University.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Paving the Way for Inclusive Leadership in Orlando, BBLI Celebrates Graduation of Second Leadership Cohort Press Release

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) proudly announces the successful graduation of its second Black Leadership cohort, a milestone marked by the transformative experiences of 20 Black leaders.

Data Center

Orlando Economic Partnership Teams Up with Stetson University to Bolster the Orlando Region’s Economic Insights Press Release

This strategic Alliance enhances OEP’s ability to measure growth and business sentiment in the Orlando region’s economy with comprehensive survey research services.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) Wins Prestigious National Award for Excellence in Innovation Press Release

BBLI won first place for the 2023 Excellence in Innovation Award from the Association of Leadership Programs (ALP).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute announces the new 2023 leadership class Press Release

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute seeks to advance inclusion on nonprofit boards and grow Orlando’s black talent pipeline.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute 2023 leadership application is now open Press Release

After a successful first year for the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI), the Orlando Economic Partnership is now accepting applications for the 2023 leadership track.

Tim Giuliani, President and CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership during the 2023 Barbecue in the Park.

Orlando Economic Partnership

The Orlando Economic Partnership celebrated its first Barbecue in the Park Press Release

The Orlando Economic Partnership (the Partnership) celebrated on Tuesday the signature event Barbecue in the Park, the first major event at Luminary Green Park, the newest City of Orlando signature park, in the heart of downtown at Creative Village.

Members of the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) 2023 Nonprofit Track cohort during orientation day.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) nonprofit track welcomed their second cohort

Eighteen members from nine local nonprofit organizations joined the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) second nonprofit cohort.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI) Celebrates their First Leadership Graduation

The program, divided into two tracks, focuses on training Black leaders to position them on local nonprofit board of directors…

Move Orange County Forward Campaign Kick Off

Public Policy and Advocacy

Move Orange County Forward Kicks Off to Rally Support for Transportation Funding Press Release

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, and local business, elected, community and labor leaders announced the official start of the campaign during a press conference at Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C.