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Madrina

Madrina Ciano

  • Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Biography

Madrina Ciano is from Honolulu, Hawaii and has lived in Pensacola since 1990. Professionally, she is a licensed Medical Esthetician and has owned and operated various businesses in the area, including a Day Spa that received the “Best of the Coast” award, a retail clothing boutique and an anti-aging skincare center with a prominent Pensacola dermatologist.

Madrina’s passion in life is to serve others, sharing the spirit of ALOHA wherever she goes. Throughout the years, Madrina has served on the board of numerous nonprofits including IMPACT 100, Covenant Care, Pensacola Little Theatre, and Pensacola MESS Hall. Currently, she proudly serves as Foundation President at The Arc Gateway and Fundraising Chair for Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood.

For nearly 5 years, she has hosted a weekly show on BLAB Television called “Rolling with Madrina” which is a platform for nonprofits to share more about their mission.

Madrina and her husband Mark, founded the multi-award-winning civic organization, Krewe of SWAT. The Krewe hosts four high-impact signature events annually, benefiting Mr. Robbins’ Neighborhood, FoodRaising Friends and Brentwood Elementary School. SWAT is involved in countless other community events and projects throughout the year. With Madrina’s servant leadership of the Krewe, they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and received many accolades for their collective efforts including “Philanthropic Organization of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Community Vibrancy Award by Studer Community Institute.

Madrina’s individual commitment to serving others has also been widely recognized with many awards including “Volunteer of the Year” and “Living the Dream.” Her large presence in the community and on social media platforms opened doors to Brand Ambassador and Influencer roles with local corporations Step One Automotive Group, The Eye Guy Café, Dillard’s Cordova Mall, and Welch SkinCare Center. She was named “Woman of the Year-Ambassador/Influencer" by Scarlett Magazine for her “Maserati Madrina” persona, representing Maserati Pensacola, a brand of Step One Auto Group.

When Madrina isn’t busy giving back, she cherishes time with her four grandchildren or spending weekends with her husband.