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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has announced new appointments to the organization’s board of directors.
Longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporter Andy Stuart, who currently is an advisor and board member serving a number of companies inside and outside of the travel industry, has been named chair of the club’s board of directors. He will serve in the position for a two-year term. Immediately prior to being named chair, Stuart served on the executive committee.
From 1988 to 2019 Stuart was employed with Norwegian Cruise Line most recently as president and CEO. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring that Norwegian exceled in every facet and that the company produced industry leading financial results, while bringing new ideas and ways of doing business that improved guest satisfaction and team member involvement. A 30-year company veteran, Stuart was instrumental in building the Norwegian brand and strengthening relationships with travel partners.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Stuart has a Bachelor of Science degree from Bournemouth University. He previously served as chair of the Cruise Lines International Association.
Stuart resides in Pinecrest with his wife, Allison. The Stuarts have been significant supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade for many years.
“I am honored to serve as chair of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Board of Directors,” Stuart said. “Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is very dear to me, and I am proud to have supported and been a part of this wonderful organization for many years alongside my wife, Allison. I look forward to working with the club to continue to raise much needed funds for the club’s many positive programs, supporting the capital campaign to completely rebuild the Northwest Club into a state-of-the-art facility and expanding the new sixth club to continue making a difference in the lives of our area youth for generations to come.”
Additionally, Lynda Gordon has been named executive board member and seven new members have been appointed to the board of directors including:
Maria Luisa Gonzalez, MHA – Corporate Director of Government & Community Relations, Baptist Health South Florida;
Karen Rodriguez – Director of Operations, Doral Automotive Group;
Kristina Perez-Cubas – Controller, Doral Automotive Group;
Allison Stuart – Philanthropist;
Carlos Diaz-Granados – Territory General Manager, Coca Cola Beverages Florida;
Frank Enriquez – Partner, Tasco Plumbing, and
Richard Rodriguez, CPA – Partner and Habitational Practice Leader, USI Insurance Services.
“I am thrilled to have long-time Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporter Andy Stuart join as our board chair and welcome several new leaders to our board of directors,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade president Alex Rodriguez-Roig. “Each of these individuals are highly respected and essential members of the Miami-Dade community and dedicated to our mission: To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade offers many positive programs at its six clubs, including its mentoring, educational after-school programs, homework assistance and tutoring, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts and summer and athletic programs, for area youth who need them the most.
For more information, visit www.bgcmia.org, or call 305-446-9910.
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