Trinka Tansley

Trinka Tansley has over 30 years of work experience in marketing and business development. Trinka began their career in 1986 as Vice President of Account Services at Cornerstone Marketing, where they managed a 10-person staff and grew annual sales to $5 million. In 1990, they founded Atlantis Marketing, Inc. and served as President and Founder, adding $7+ million in annual revenue and overseeing P&L and daily operations. From 2001 to 2008, they held the roles of Managing Partner at Atlantis Marketing Group, Director of Business Development at Summit Marketing, and VP Communications at AMA Tampa Bay. From 2008 to 2013, they were a Consultant at ConnectWise, where they managed diverse projects for two COOs. In 2016, they became Creative Director at Technology Certifications LLC, where they helped IT Professionals and their techs keep up-to-date with online training. From 2013 to the present, they have been Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, responsible for driving revenue and telling stories about the zoo's education, conservation, and research.

Trinka Tansley received their BS in Marketing & Business with a focus in Journalism and Business from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Trinka also attended the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General.