MEET BASHA

Hi, it’s nice to meet you.

Hi there! I'm Basha Bonae Ferdinand - a community builder and event strategist with a passion for bringing people together. I enjoy helping companies plan and execute amazing events by managing community interactions, developing memorable experiences, and organizing all the details. I love solving the challenges that come with planning events and ensuring everything runs smoothly. When I'm not working, you might find me exploring new cafes, enjoying a good book, or planning my next travel adventure. Let's connect and create something great together!

HOW I STARTED

As a proud Tampa native, my journey into event planning began with the simple joy of orchestrating family gatherings and social events for friends—a passion that has since blossomed into a full-fledged career.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working across various facets of the events and hospitality industry, from orchestrating glamorous galas that raised significant funds for nonprofits to seamlessly coordinating massive conferences attended by thousands of industry experts. My ultimate goal? To empower organizations to engage their audiences and amplify their impact through intentionally crafted high-impact events.

In recent years, I've found my niche in the thrilling realm of technology and innovation, where I serve as a bridge between community leaders and budding startups. Through my adept curation of events, programming, and resources, I've facilitated major wins for founders and communities alike, driving innovation and collaboration forward.

Awards & Recognitions

PCMA has identified 20 of the brightest and most talented global professionals from the next generation of business events leaders for its annual “20 in Their Twenties” class.
https://www.pcma.org/press_release/pcma-announces-20-in-their-twenties-class-of-2021/
The Tampa Bay area has no shortage of young talent. With more than 50 nominations for TBBW’s first section, which seeks to celebrate the rising talent in your workplace, and the community, it’s obvious that the future of Tampa Bay is in good hands.
https://tbbwmag.com/2022/08/04/up-comers-basha-ferdinand/
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Embarc Collective is excited to introduce you to Women in Tech Tampa Bay — a content series profiling women who are building at Embarc Collective and how they’ve built their careers.
https://embarccollective.com/basha-ferdinand-synapse/
There are lots of people right in the Tampa Bay Area who are working hard toward making a difference, not just for their friends and family and our local community, but for the betterment of society. Here are seven of them -- all rising stars, all young, smart, ambitious, admirable, and leaders already in their own right -- who are putting their energy and time into lifting up others and helping everyone they influence realize their own dreams.
https://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/meet-a-few-black-rising-stars-in-Tampa-Bay-Area-020822.aspx