William Scott Wilson
WORLD-RENOWNED TRANSLATOR OF ANCIENT JAPANESE LITERATURE “ I am a kayaker and canoe paddler, and there is no more beautiful place than...
Paola Mendez
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, THE BLOGGER UNION Paola Mendez Almost four years ago, Coral Gables native and UM grad Paola Mendez (B.S in computer...
Albert Santalo
CEO and founder of 8base “We really thrive in entrepreneurial settings [and] loved the new WeWork location in Coral Gables." Albert...
Maribel Muñiz
DESIGNER & OWNER, DESIGN IT STUDIO “I am the kind of person that thinks that it’s not about how much experience you have, but the...
John Quelch
DEAN, UM BUSINESS SCHOOL “Boston and New England is the Old America and Miami is the New America" John Quelch London-native John Quelch...
Juan Della Torre
FOUNDER & OWNER, THE OPEN STAGE CLUB “The city is on the upswing, but there are not enough options for entertainment… if you just wait...
Don Slesnick
MANAGING PARTNER, LAW OFFICES OF SLESNICK & CASEY LLP “I miss being mayor because I miss serving the people. But I don’t miss the...
Mary Snow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION “The umbrella sky project will enhance our cultural landscape“ Mary Snow Mary Snow...
J. Antonio Villamil
FOUNDER & SENIOR ADVISER, WASHINGTON ECONOMICS GROUP "Passing Amendment 4 would result in important positive economic benefits to Florida...
Christine Arce
UM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH "What I've done with students is put Mexico into a larger context that they know..." Christine Arce...
