Aquarium

Annabel Russo

Annabel Russo

Event Venue Coordinator

As a Florida native, Annabel grew up on the Manatee River and has always loved marine life, specifically manatees. After receiving her degree in Telecommunication from the University of Florida in the Fall of 2022, Annabel joined Mote as the Events Venue Coordinator. Annabel has worked in the customer service industry for over 7 years and is passionate about working with others and bringing people together. She looks forward to helping people from all over find the perfect venue at Mote Marine Laboratory for their events and celebrations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from the University of Florida

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