Grove Life | Winter 2021

Marvelous Misses of Membership

Your Member Services team is brand new and quite the ensemble, with an appetite for travel and a flair for service!

“We all have diffrent gifts, so we all have diffrent ways of saying to the world who we are.” ~ Mister Rogers

Jacqueline Carter is the Special Events Manager in charge of bringing the social calendar and children’s programming to life at Boca Grove. Prior to joining Boca Grove, Jacque was the Recreation Director at Marriott Harbor Beach, where she led the team that was responsible for servicing Mr. Marriott himself on his private beach. But that’s not Jacque’s only beachfront experience. After spending 5 years working at a resort on the beautiful island and U.S. territory of Guam, Jacque has seen and done it all when it comes to recreation – from a three-month backpacking trip where she island hopped across Southeast Asia, to cliff jumping and swimming with whale sharks in Oslob. Valerie Roca, Membership Sales & Marketing Director, much like Jacque, is no stranger to adventure. For all they know, Valerie and Jacque could have very well crossed paths during their exploration of Southeast Asia. In 2013, Valerie moved to Mannheim, Germany to pursue an international Master of Business Administration. The international program allowed her to complete two semesters aboard, one in Paris and the other in Singapore, where she immersed herself in the rich and spiritual cultural experiences of Southeast Asia before returning to Western Europe. Meanwhile during that time, Annie Sanchez, Communications Coordinator, was finishing up her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida (also Valerie’s alma mater, Go Gators!) Little did she know that her greatest adventure was right around the corner. In 2017, Annie moved to the Big Apple, where she completed her Master of Science in Publishing in 2018 and experienced first-hand the hustle and bustle that is New York City. During her time in NYC, Annie met Jodi Picoult and James Franco, watched six Broadway plays, and experienced the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. These three marvelous young professionals likely have their colorful ancestry to thank for their sense of wonder and lust for travel and adventure. Valerie’s family heritage is from Peru, while Annie’s is from Bolivia and Puerto Rico. Jacque’s is a real doozy - Irish, German, Filipino and Cherokee. Jacque is related to 3 Cherokee chiefs, including Chief Junaluska known for fighting alongside President Andrew Jackson, who saved his life at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. It’s no wonder exploration runs through their veins! Annie, Jacque and Valerie’s diverse collection of experiences make them an energetic, creative and service-oriented team. We are thrilled that they have each found their way back to their native South Florida and are confident that their ideas and different perspectives will enhance the member experience at Boca Grove.

Mission To deliver a boutique lifestyle set in an oasis of uncompromising beauty with facilities and activities that encourage healthy mind, body experiences, a strong sense of community and lasting friendships.

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