Barbara "Barby" Santovenia

Administrative Assistant

Barbara Santovenia is a committed professional with experience in organizational support, community engagement, and child development. She serves as Administrative Assistant at the Florida Charter Institute, supporting operations and contributing to initiatives that strengthen charter school success. She previously worked as the District Community Liaison Specialist for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where she facilitated collaboration across teams, managed stakeholder communication, and supported leadership in aligning projects with timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements. Santovenia graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Management and has also pursued studies in Early Childhood Education and Real Estate. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she values building strong connections with families, colleagues, and the community.Barbara Santovenia is an experienced administrative professional who brings over a decade of expertise in executive support, project coordination, and office operations to her role. With a strong background spanning education, property management, and construction sectors, Barbara excels at managing complex administrative functions including scheduling, payroll processing, budget tracking, vendor coordination, and compliance documentation.