Anyone who knows Jodi-Tatiana Charles knows she is a force of nature. The international marketing strategist ran the Marblehead Festival of Arts in 2023 and 2024, bringing new events and fresh energy to the popular annual tradition. Now, she has written a children’s book that highlights how festivals build stronger, more connected communities. It’s called “Going to the Festival.”

Incoming president Dan Winslow announced two early hires for the New Hanover Community Endowment, bringing on Jodi-Tatiana Charles as interim chief marketing officer and Gabriella Diaz as administrative assistant. The additions signal a focus on strengthening communications, operations, and community engagement as the organization enters its next phase of leadership and expands its capacity to address regional priorities.

Incoming CEO Dan Winslow made his first hiring decisions at the New Hanover Community Endowment, appointing Jodi-Tatiana Charles as interim chief marketing officer and Gabriella Diaz in an administrative role. The hires come amid leadership transitions and staff departures, signaling a shift toward strengthening communications, operations, and community engagement as the organization evolves under new leadership.

New CEO Dan Winslow announced his first hires at the New Hanover Community Endowment, selecting Jodi-Tatiana Charles as interim chief marketing officer and Gabriella Diaz for an administrative role. The appointments follow recent staff departures and signal an effort to stabilize operations, strengthen communications, and rebuild organizational capacity as the endowment navigates leadership transition and growing public expectations.