Kambria Sims is an elite event planner and President & Founder of Happenings By Kambria, a Tampa-based event planning company, trusted to partner with local and national organizations creating some of the most iconic events in the Bay area and beyond. A second-generation event planner with a speciality in designing charitable, corporate, and customized social events, Kambria has become well known for her organizational genius and her ability to integrate the client’s dreams, goals and strategies flawlessly into an unforgettable guest experience. Kambria and her team dedicate themselves to crafting memorable moments for their clients and the community they serve. Kambria's has been featured on ABC Action News, Yahoo! Entertainment and in Southern Bride Magazine.
Kambria is a Florida State University alumni, having completed undergraduate degrees in Hospitality, Marketing and Professional Sales. She is the YMCA Urban Core Advisory Board Chair, a Tampa YMCA Oversight committee member, an active member of the Junior League of Tampa and an ongoing volunteer with Feeding Tampa Bay and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
When not working, Kambria and her poodle Bella Dolce, can be found sitting on her 1920’s craftsman bungalow planning her next travel adventure.
A passionate and dedicated event coordinator, Ebony Richardson loves helping people. Ebony’s career began in the restaurant and hospitality industry where she spent over a decade learning the business. Her ability to solve complex problems and handle stressful situations with grace was key to Ebony’s success, earning her several management positions. She has leveraged her experience working on hospitality events in addition to planning her own Charleston, South Carolina dream wedding to hone a coordination style that is unique and memorable. Her true passion lies in planning weddings and clients love her genuine and caring approach.
Ebony, is a native Floridian, but has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for the last twenty years. She recently relocated with her husband to Tampa, and has made it her priority to become involved in her new community.
Ebony is an active member in the Junior League of Tampa, where she’s an event coordinator with the Kids Connect committee. When she’s not event planning, or volunteering — Ebony loves to scout out new places to travel, great places to eat, and fun things to do with her family and friends.
