EVERYTHING business
B Y K A T I E
P A R S O N S
ROBYN
HATTAWAY
Commissioning
NEW IDEAS
A mom of two, Hattaway
said the early years of
being a lawyer and a
parent were sometimes
difficult to navigate and
balance.
“One of my greatest joys
in moving to Brevard
10 years ago was for the
first time having a family
member to put on the
school emergency contact
form. I actually cried
tears of relief,” Hattaway
said.
As commissioner,
Hattaway has the desire
to improve the greater
community. Already
she has developed a
Junior Port Ambassador
Program serving area
high school students with
workforce development
at the port. Ten students
are currently participating
in the program,
representing seven local
schools.
“I hope to double that
next year,” Hattaway said.
She’s also working on a
small business education
program with local
chambers of commerce to
educate local businesses
on how to pitch and sell
cruise excursions.
“There is a popular
Robyn Hattaway has practiced civil
litigation law since 2001. She works at
Cantwell & Goldman in Cocoa Village.
In March of 2018, she decided to enter the race to
become a commissioner with the Canaveral Port
Authority.
“I was drawn by the opportunity to improve
accountability, a desire for better infrastructure and a
love for civics,” Hattaway said.
Trying new things is familiar to Hattaway. Raised
as the daughter of a Presbyterian pastor, she moved
every five years while growing up. After meeting and
marrying her husband Aaron Hattaway, she practiced
law in several places while he completed his training as
a physician.
“I’ve taken three bar exams in different states,” Robyn
Hattaway said.
Careers brought the Hattaway family to Brevard
County, where they also had family living.
misconception that Port
Canaveral is part of that
process. Businesses have
to pitch directly to the
cruise lines, and I want to
educate them so they can
get more business and we
can welcome more cruise
passengers into all the
great parts of our county,”
Hattaway said.
Long term, Hattaway
would love to see the port
incorporate multi-level
mixed use facilities to add
to leasing revenue.
Welcoming other
ideas from the greater
community is a big
part of what Hattaway
believes is her role as a
commissioner.
“Our board meets
monthly and the public
is always welcome.
Additionally, I’m always
happy to speak to
community groups upon
request,” Hattaway said.
Photo by
Christina
Stuart
Robyn Hattway practices law, sits on Port Authority board
Attorney &
Commissioner,
Canaveral Port
Authority
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The idea for Port Canaveral was first pitched to
Congress in 1878, but it the idea didn’t immediately
get support. It was officially dedicated in 1953.
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