Marie C. Capita, Development Center Manager

Marie Capita is the Center Manager for the Immokalee Business Development Center (IBDC). Her background in business and law makes her a pivotal resource to the IBDC. Ms. Capita is multi-lingual, speaking English, French and Creole.

Ms. Capita graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Finance and continued her education at the University Of Miami School Of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree. After graduating from law school she managed her own law practice in the Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County area. Ms. Capita also taught at Miami Dade Community College in Miami, Florida.

In 2009 she moved with her family to Collier County where they own and operate a Haitian Bakery in Immokalee. Mrs. Capita has worked with several community organizations in Immokalee, especially in the Haitian Community.