Rachel Saunders Plakon, MBA

Rachel Saunders Plakon, MBA, is a prominent figure in Florida's civic landscape, currently serving as a Commissioner on the Florida Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission since September 2019. She is based in Lake Mary, Florida, and has a diverse professional background, particularly in real estate and public service.

Professional Experience

• Florida Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission: As a Commissioner, she contributes to initiatives celebrating the centennial of women's suffrage in Florida.

• Real Estate Broker: Plakon operates her own real estate brokerage, Saunders Plakon, since 2019, focusing on real estate transactions and investment.

• Florida Commission on the Status of Women: She has been serving as a Commissioner since July 2018, advocating for women's rights and issues in Florida.

• Southeast Ingenuity Investments, Inc.: Plakon is the President of this real estate investment company, a position she has held since 2011.

• City of Winter Garden: She served as Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Board from 2018 to 2019, contributing to local governance and community planning.

• Previous Roles: Her career includes roles as a land specialist, commercial real estate agent, and even as a reporter/writer for various media outlets.

Education

Plakon holds an MBA in Corporations from Florida International University - Chapman Graduate School of Business (2010-2011) and a degree in Mass Media Communications and Journalism from Oral Roberts University (1997-2001) .1

Her extensive experience in both real estate and public service positions her as a significant advocate for women's issues and community development in Florida.