Ana Maria Mendez is an experienced professional in public relations and marketing, currently serving as the Division Director of Public Relations & Marketing for Hillsborough County since June 2015. Prior to this role, Ana Maria held the position of Corporate Giving Manager at The Florida Aquarium from April 2012 to June 2015. Further experience includes serving as the Director of Community Relations and Community Relations Manager at Metropolitan Ministries between July 2006 and April 2012. Ana Maria Mendez earned a degree in Mass Communications with a focus on Public Relations from the University of South Florida, graduating between 2000 and 2004.