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Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation announces the appointment of six new board members and a new slate of officers beginning their term this month.
Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, CEO of Pacific National Bank, was elected chair of the board and Jorge A. Plasencia, co-founder, chair and CEO of Republica Havas, was named vice chair.
“We are deeply grateful to every director who has passionately served on the board of Miami Dade College. Working together with college president Madeline Pumariega and the board of trustees we continue to transform lives through education,” said Fernandez-Guzman.
“Their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in philanthropy will help us fulfill our mission of raising essential private funds for student scholarships, STEM education, arts and culture, entrepreneurship, workforce training, and other programs that elevate our community and beyond,” he added.
The new board members are Caroline O’Connor, president of Business Operations for the Miami Marlins; Jay Pelham, president of Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Insurance Services; Daniel Peña-Giraldi, co-founder and managing partner of Stambul, School of Whales and King Goose Hospitality; Pablo Pino, market president South Florida for TD Bank, and Robin Zeigler, founder and CEO of Mural Real Estate.
“Caring and committed board members are the cornerstone of the Miami Dade College Foundation, providing strategic guidance and unwavering support to ensure that students have access to the resources they need,” said Nelson Hincapie, MDC Foundation’s CEO.
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For more information visit www.mdcfoundation.com.
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