Member since December 2025
Charley ‘Sparkle’ Lapomardo is an experienced Emcee and Speaker who co-creates inclusive and connective spaces.
As a dynamic Facilitator and Performer, Charley is committed to helping people embody their most powerful and joyful selves both personally and professionally.
With a strong background in corporate community culture management and user experience research design, they have a talent for designing meaningful memorable experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Sparkle sings with the San Diego Women’s Chorus and Sonic Bloom Quartet.
What drives Charley is the belief that everyone has a story worth sharing and that these stories can foster connection and understanding within and between communities.
They care deeply about empowering individuals to express their true selves, believing that by practicing emotional awareness and storytelling, people can build stronger relationships and transform their communities.
Charley is dedicated to creating spaces where every person can thrive and feel seen and valued.
One of Charley's most memorable speaking experiences was Emceeing the FRAK Conference, where they facilitated connection and growth with a group of 400 Fractional Professionals.
This event not only helped individuals share their personal experiences but also fostered a sense of belonging and connection among attendees.
The positive feedback and emotional responses from participants underscored the impact of sparkling in building supportive communities.
✨ “Sparkle embodies and amplifies our energy.”
Originally from Massachusetts, Charley's career journey began at UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management, where they worked as a Resident Assistant while earning a BBA in Marketing, Theater, and Media Literacy.
It was here that they discovered their passion for creating engaging and inclusive spaces, inspiring them to pursue a career that combines creativity with strategic insight.
This passion led to their role as a Retail Product Analyst at TJX, then User Experience Researcher and Community Culture Manager at Wayfair.
Upon moving to San Diego, CA in 2023, Charley founded Sparkleworks, an organization dedicated to transformative workshops and events.
They enjoy their day job facilitating team building programs and workshops with Firefly Team Events, Onyx Offsites, Goodera, and the UCSD Challenge Course.
One of Charley's most memorable speaking experiences was Emceeing the FRAK Conference, where they facilitated connection and growth with a group of 400 Fractional Professionals.
This event not only helped individuals share their personal experiences but also fostered a sense of belonging and connection among attendees.
The positive feedback and emotional responses from participants underscored the impact of sparkling in building supportive communities.
✨ “Sparkle embodies and amplifies our energy.”
Originally from Massachusetts, Charley's career journey began at UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management, where they worked as a Resident Assistant while earning a BBA in Marketing, Theater, and Media Literacy.
It was here that they discovered their passion for creating engaging and inclusive spaces, inspiring them to pursue a career that combines creativity with strategic insight.
This passion led to their role as a Retail Product Analyst at TJX, then User Experience Researcher and Community Culture Manager at Wayfair.
Upon moving to San Diego, CA in 2023, Charley founded Sparkleworks, an organization dedicated to transformative workshops and events.
They enjoy their day job facilitating team building programs and workshops with Firefly Team Events, Onyx Offsites, Goodera, and the UCSD Challenge Course.