Florida Southern College

Claire Lessinger is a University of Florida graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a focus in Sports Management and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Events for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. In her role, she is passionate about creating legacy programming and community impact initiatives that continue to benefit the region long after the confetti falls from major events. Known for blending strategic vision with creativity, Claire brings a dynamic approach to event leadership—an energy that traces back to her college days, when she balanced her studies with a side hustle as a DJ at the University of Florida while playing volleyball for the Gators