
Angela Mitchell Senior Copywriter
Angela is an experienced creative professional in the travel and hospitality industries, having written for five different convention and visitor bureaus. She’s passionate about delivering “surprise and delight” in her ideas and writing that connect with audiences and inspire action. Her adventures in the world of advertising have taken her to cities across the Southeast and to Las Vegas, where she helped to launch the $4 billion Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas. She has also written for national entertainment brands such as Disney and Sesame Street and for countless other industries, from healthcare to education. After-hours Angela enjoys spending time with family and friends, writing children’s books and being a beach bum.
B.A. in English (University of South Florida)
Full-Service. And Full of Surprises.
Formed in 2010, Aqua is one of the few firms in the country specializing in both destination marketing and economic development. Our staff possesses extensive experience in both fields and is one of the most highly awarded firms in the destination marketing industry. Year after year, Aqua is recognized for its efforts on a regional, national and international scale.
A fully integrated, multi-functional marketing communications firm, Aqua’s staff understands the complete gamut of requirements to competitively define and market destinations. Every one of our staff is deeply experienced in their area of expertise as well as how it applies to and is leveraged within your industry. That experience includes branding and brand development, advertising, public relations, social media, media relations, events, lead conversion, collateral creation, broadcast and video production, web development, database development/management, as well as all aspects of online marketing (PPC, SEO, SEM and more).
And to top it off, you’ll find we’re really nice people and a joy to work with. We specialize in making life easier for our clients. So besides being constantly innovative, we’re also constantly willing to be flexible, pick up the slack, and help in any way.

Dave Di Maggio President/CEO

Fran Vaccaro Senior Vice President/Account Services

Katie Varano Account Supervisor

Travis McClure Account Executive

Alisha Farmer Vice President of Public Relations

Eddie Delgado Public Relations Account Executive

Megan Brewster Public Relations Account Executive

Sarah Caro Public Relations Account Executive

Michelle Lenhart Public Relations Account Executive

Chip Futch Director, Digital Strategy and Business Intelligence

Tricia Pressley Media Director

Lauren Cuff Senior Media Buyer

Bart Sztykowski PPC Digital Manager

Ashlee Carrasquillo Media Coordinator

Thom Hart Creative Director

Kim Oliphant Senior Art Director / Account Management

Angela Mitchell Senior Copywriter

Amanda Zdzierak Art Director

Megan Pugh Art Director

Becca Merriam Art Director

Kristofer Atkinson Video Producer

Tim Sinclair Digital Development

Brooke Perry Account Coordinator

Alana Pulver Social Media Coordinator

Joanne Bisset Bookkeeper/Financial Manager