Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Fernando Acosta-Rua to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 29, 2021 | 9:27 PM GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Fernando Acosta-Rua to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Fernando Acosta-Rua to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors.

Fernando Acosta-Rua

Acosta-Rua, of Jacksonville, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pet Paradise. He has served as Chairman of The Bolles School Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Board of Directors and on the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Board of Advisors. Acosta-Rua earned his bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida and master of business administration from Northwestern University.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.