The Team
Meet some of the hard-working individuals who help make this event a reality for the kids in the community!
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NORA MCFARLAND
Executive Director
City of Residence: Merritt Island
When I'm not working on the BCBF: This business fair is my baby so it can take up quite a bit of time. I'm very invested in ensuring that all our events are nothing short of a success for the kids! My 2 kids keep me busy all the time as well!
Why did you decide to join the Brevard Children's Business Fair committee: I decided to start a Brevard Children's Business fair chapter because I wanted ALL kids in the county to experience the world of entrepreneur-ism in a fun and safe environment!
Hobbies: I enjoy weightlifting and my favorite are dead-lifts. I also practice yoga at home with my kids. Age is just a number!
DARCY
MANNING
Communications Director
City of Residence: Merritt Island
When I'm not working on the BCBF: I’m a part-time public relations consultant, part-time makeup artist, and full-time mom to a creative little boy.
Why did you decide to join the Brevard Children's Business Fair committee: I wanted to be a part of a team who share a passion for helping local kids succeed. This event is so impactful on so many levels; it truly sets the foundation for our future business leaders and ignites that entrepreneurial fire inside them! My son Kibo participated in the inaugural event, so I was able to see and experience all the excitement firsthand.
Hobbies: Being fairly new to the state from the West Coast, it’s been fun exploring Central Florida and searching for all its little hidden gems. I love finding unique spots to eat, shop, and play with my family.
MADISON CONRADIS
Promotions Director
City of Residence: Melbourne
When I'm not working on the BCBF: You can find me busy helping businesses with their promotional products at Your Logo, a Geiger Company. www.yourlogo.com
Why did you decide to join the Brevard Children's Business Fair committee: I decided to join the Brevard Children’s business fair committee because I think it is important to encourage the entrepreneur spirit at a young age.
Hobbies: Working out, being active in my community, and cuddling with as many animals as humanly possible.
ERIN
SCHUCK
Volunteer Director
City of Residence: Indian Harbour Beach
When I'm not working on the BCBF: You can find me at Running Zone, busy being an Event Coordinator.
Why did you decide to join the Brevard Children's Business Fair committee: I'm excited to see the youth in our community embrace their creativity and knowledge and turn it into something profitable! The potential of the kids we see at the Fair is remarkable.
Hobbies: I can be found running throughout Brevard County with my friends, literally running the streets! I am a mom of a teenager, and spend most of my free time shuttling him around, and watching him at sporting events.
IVY
IVERSON
Media Production Director
City of Residence: Satellite Beach
When I'm not working on the BCBF: You can find me at
Ivy Iverson Realtor Surfside Properties,
Simple Media Productions, and
Pizza Gallery and Grill.
Why did you decide to join the Brevard Children's Business Fair committee: I wanted to help give an avenue for the youth to be creative in the business world.
Hobbies: Being funny and losing weight.