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Michael McCarthy Becomes Chair as Coral Gables Community Foundation Confirms Board and Leadership Transitions
The Coral Gables Community Foundation announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: Roxanne M. Cason and Drew Stoudt, M.D..
The Board also confirmed leadership transitions for the 2026–2027 term. The Executive Committee includes:
- Michael McCarthy, Board Chair 2026-2027
- Chris W. Erickson, Chair Elect
- Michael Walsh, Immediate Past Chair
- Michael R. Torres, CPA, Treasurer
- Danielle Gonzalez, Esq., Secretary
- Peter Zubizarreta Chair of the Investments Committee.
- Matthew T. Meehan Scholarship Committee Chair
- F. David Olazabal and Ashley Cusack, Grants Committee Co-Chairs
With these appointments, the Community Foundation’s Board is composed of 25 current directors, representing a broad cross-section of professional and civic leadership committed to strengthening philanthropy in Coral Gables.
Roxanne M. Cason is a civic leader and nonprofit advocate recognized for community engagement, strategic governance, and long-standing philanthropic involvement.
Drew Stoudt, M.D. is a physician with Gables Pediatrics and a community volunteer bringing clinical expertise, public health perspective, and nonprofit governance experience to the Board.
2026 Board of Directors
Executive Committee: Michael McCarthy, Silversea Cruises (Chair); Chris W. Erickson (Chair Elect); Michael Walsh, Evensky & Katz/Foldes (Immediate Past Chair); Michael R. Torres, CPA, PAAST (Treasurer); Danielle Gonzalez, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, P.A., (Secretary); Matthew T. Meehan (Scholarship Committee Chair); Ashley Cusack (Co-Chair, Grants Committee); F. David Olazabal, Morgan Stanley (Co-Chair, Grants Committee); Peter Zubizarreta, UBS Financial Services, (Chair, Investment Committee).
Members: Kaiser Ahmed, Wells Fargo Bank; William “Bill” Bonn, Chair Emeritus; Roxanne M. Cason; Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz, Holland & Knight LLP; Erin Dowd, Baptist Health; Xavier Durana, FXD Construction; Eric P. Gros-Dubois, Esq., EPGD Business Law (Chamber of Commerce Liaison); John W. Harris, Coral Gables Trust; Elizabeth Parnes; Dr. Sadia Raja Alfonso, Pharm.D.; Scott Richey, Northern Trust; Laura Rossi, Amerant Bank; Drew Stoudt, M.D., Gables Pediatrics; Venny Torre, Torre Companies (Past Chair).
Ex Officio Members: Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson (City Liaison); Mary Snow, Stamps Family Charitable Foundation (Past President).
About the Coral Gables Community Foundation
The Coral Gables Community Foundation inspires impactful philanthropy to enhance quality of life in Coral Gables through grants, scholarships, and community partnerships. Learn more at gablesfoundation.org.
