Designing meaningful events where thoughtful planning and seamless execution come together.
Kambria Sims is the President and Founder of Happenings by Kambria, a Tampa-based event planning firm trusted by local and national organizations to design and produce distinctive events throughout the Bay Area and beyond. A second-generation event planner, Kambria specializes in charitable, corporate, and thoughtfully curated social events that bring people together in meaningful ways.
From executive retreats to national meeting series, Kambria partners with organizations to translate business goals into seamless in-person experiences that support the larger strategy behind the gathering. Her work frequently includes executive and C-suite leadership meetings, corporate conferences, national meeting series, leadership retreats, and client or stakeholder events.
Many of Kambria’s clients work with her because they do not have internal event teams but still want to deliver polished, high-impact experiences for their teams and communities. Known for her meticulous organization and calm leadership, Kambria manages the complexity behind the scenes so leaders can remain focused on the conversations, strategy, and connections that matter most.
With more than fifteen years of experience in the event industry, Kambria brings a thoughtful balance of creative vision and disciplined logistics to every project. Her work has been featured on ABC Action News, Yahoo! Entertainment, and in Southern Bride Magazine.
Kambria is a graduate of Florida State University, where she earned degrees in Hospitality, Marketing, and Professional Sales. Deeply committed to the Tampa community, Kambria has been a dedicated volunteer with The Junior League of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Feeding Tampa Bay and others. She serves on the YMCA Urban Core Advisory Board, including as past Board Chair 2021-2023. She also serves in a volunteer leadership role at Radiant Church
Outside of her work, Kambria enjoys time at her 1920s craftsman bungalow with her poodle, Barnsley Louise, often planning her next travel adventure.
