"Giselle’s energy and positivity is infectious. After experiencing her enthusiasm and vision, you can’t help but follow. She’s the pied piper of health and wellness. Her genuine desire for inclusion and involvement forges a great path toward our Bar’s continued excellence."
Sarah Sullivan
Florida Coastal School of Law
"Giselle’s enthusiasm for personal connections engaged me to get more involved with JBA. Her passion for professional development encouraged me to target quality substantive programs for my committee members. Her dedication to personal wellness reminds us all of the value of health and balance. Thank you, Giselle, for all you’ve accomplished this year."
Jamie W. Karpman
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
"Giselle’s level of enthusiasm for getting people involved in JBA this year really made me step up my game. Her commitment inspired me to be more active in my local Bar and build new and stronger relationships with other JBA members. Thank you Giselle for your dedication to our legal community."
Kelly A. Karstaedt
Karstaedt & Stanko
"Giselle put the spotlight on health and wellness during her time as JBA president. There is no better person to champion this cause. When someone with numerous marathons and Ironman competitions under her belt encourages me to live a healthy lifestyle, I listen. Giselle, thank you for your service."
Jeremy M. Paul
Dawson | Orr
"I went to Giselle last summer and told her I wanted to be more involved in the JBA — next thing I knew I was the chairperson of a brand new committee. I quickly met a lot of JBA members from hosting events for the Health and Wellness Committee."
Alison H. Sausaman
Marks Gray
"It would be hard to overstate the impact Giselle’s year has had on me personally and professionally. From our very first meeting, Giselle challenged me to take on daunting new projects but stood by my side every step of the way. I am a stronger leader, more committed JBA member and better person for having had the opportunity to work so closely with her. Thank you, Giselle."
Cyndy Trimmer
Ansbacher Law
"Giselle’s contagious energy has taken me out of my shell and encouraged me to be more active not just attending Bar events, but also volunteering for various committees. She just has a vibe about her that makes you want to be involved and be a part of it. I think I’ll run for JBA president next! Just kidding, not yet. Felicidades Giselle on an extraordinary year."
Ingrid Suarez Osborn
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
"I greatly admire Giselle’s passion for our Bar. I truly enjoyed her ‘chat’ formats for the Bar luncheons. She shows a zest for the law and life as shown by her focus on health and wellness for our Bar."
Kristina Garcia Nelson
Finger, Nelson & Maguire
"Giselle has been so supportive of me since I have known her, both personally and professionally. She will go that extra step to help anyone around her and truly appreciates the hard work and dedication that her team at The Jacksonville Bar Association gives. Giselle acknowledges that we give freely of our time to help make the organization and its members better, and this only makes those around her want to give more. There are not enough words to express the respect and admiration I have for Giselle and all I can say is, ‘Thank you for being an inspiration and an example to us all. Your talent inside and out is astonishing.’"
Jessica Mathis
Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford