Originally from Texas, Karrabi Blankenship moved to Florida to pursue her career in racquet sports. She most recently participated in the USTA Racquet Sports Management Apprenticeship at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, where she gained valuable experience in facility operations, programming, and leadership. Before joining USTA Florida, Karrabi worked at the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach, gaining hands-on experience in court maintenance, pro shop operations, tournaments, and coaching. She also owned and operated her own tennis business, where she developed junior programs and helped introduce new players to the sport. Karrabi has experience in tennis, pickleball, and padel and enjoys working with players of all ages and abilities. She is passionate about growing the game, building community connections, and creating positive experiences both on and off the court. Outside of work, Karrabi enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, and padel, as well as fishing, hiking, and skating.
