Launa Carbonell
Executive Director
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate from Barry University, Launa combines advanced financial acumen with certifications in Project Management and Lean Six Sigma to drive organizational efficiency. She is a trusted liaison and public spokesperson known for her absolute discretion and ability to align diverse stakeholders across the government, maritime, and philanthropic sectors. Beyond her operational expertise, she is a John Maxwell certified coach and an Advanced Toastmaster, dedicated to fostering cultures of accountability and excellence within high-performance teams
Launa S. Carbonell is a high-impact Executive Leader and Chief of Staff with over a decade of experience serving as a strategic partner to C-Suite principals, board chairs, and high-net-worth individuals. Currently serving as the Executive Director for Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades, she excels at translating complex, visionary goals into disciplined operational execution. Her career is defined by a unique ability to navigate high-stakes political and business landscapes, ranging from senior leadership roles within Broward County Government to directing multi-million dollar non-profit operations.
The People Behind the Mission
About Seafarers' House
Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is an award-winning non-profit organization supported by the faith-based community as well as by labor, business and civic leaders with a mission “to offer refuge, resources, renewal and respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service.” Open throughout the year, Seafarers’ House is a safe, friendly place where mariners can connect with their families, relax, or get emergency assistance. With the help of its supporters and volunteers, Seafarers’ House offers many services for seafarers’ and the port community. Seafarers’ House annually hosts nearly 150,000 visits by cruise and cargo ship crewmembers. For additional information visit www.seafarershouse.org.