OUR STORY

It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. Good for Girls Initiative is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and a large volunteer staff, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals.

Since our founding in 2018, we have been proud to witness how our activities have benefitted the Volusia County community and beyond. Want to take part? Contribute to our work by donating, sponsoring, or volunteering today.

Good for Girls Initiative is based in Central Florida.

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GINA ELMAZI

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Have you met Gina?? Originally from New Jersey, Gina has been a native to Port Orange since the age of 12. In 2018 she started her own business, Social Media Advertising Corp (S.M.A.C.!) to help local, small businesses bridge the gap between their company and their target customers. She prides herself on being the affordable option for those who do not have the budget to spend thousands of dollars a month on marketing. That same year, she also started the Volusia County Oopsie Project™ with the belief that every young woman should have access to feminine hygiene products in a moment's notice, because after all, we've all been there! In her personal life she spends time with her husband (married since 2006) and two kids, Bella and Vincent. She loves spending time outdoors and traveling anywhere! Gina is making quite the impact in our communities.

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” Taylor Swift

SAMANTHA TRIBBLE

VICE PRESIDENT

Born and raised in Florida, this local went on to attend Stetson University from Atlantic's Law & Government Academy but it was her love of photography that helped direct her career path.

As co-owner of Lunar Studio, her main focus is specializing in boudoir, maternity, and headshots/branding. Samantha's goal is to provide a luxury, empowering experience to all of her clients and she has a true passion for community outreach. In her spare time, she loves cuddling up with her fur babies, reading, and traveling.

Samantha has made quite the impact with this project and her vision of where Good for Girls Initiative will go is inspiring.

Jodi Shaw Boyle

TREASURER

In addition to her work with The Oopsie Project™, Jodi is the owner of JLS Solutions, a small business that provides financial services and technology solutions to support the growth of other small businesses. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Jodi enjoys spending her free time riding motorcycles and driving Jeeps, embracing her adventurous side in the great outdoors.

CAROLYN DENI

REPRESENTATIVE SPEAKER

Carolyn is the Volunteer Representative Speaker of Good for Girls Initiative. She was born in New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1992. She married her one and only in 1968. Carolyn is our president, Gina's, mom!

Carolyn enjoys singing and has been part of the Sweet Adeline's Barbershop Singing Organization. She has also won numerous awards for public speaking.

Carolyn owns The Singing Seamstress and has been sewing for over 60 years! In her free time, she enjoys taking her grandchildren shopping and spoiling them to pieces. She also loves spending time with her friends at local restaurants and traveling everywhere from St. Augustine to Alaska.