ParksFoundationofMiamiDade

The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade supports Miami-Dade Park and Recreation programs and projects to build a world-class parks system for residents and visitors

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Parks have been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Parks Month, let's show our gratitude by making a gift to support them in return. https://t.co/vU76gxqdoD

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There's still time to help us hit our target! Give Miami Day is still going until midnight. https://t.co/L0F4gECn6w

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Today is Give Miami Day! Thank you for your support of Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade https://t.co/TIn6ep7beB

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Give Miami Day is Thursday! Mark your calendars and support Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade https://t.co/TIn6ep7beB

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Continuing our Board Member introductions,meet our immediate past president John Quick. John is a commercial litigator and municipal attorney with the law firm of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman. John is also active in numerous local professional organizations & civic affairs

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Today’s Board Spotlight is @lorenparra_. Loren is the Sr Dir of Comms for the Office of @MayorDaniella

She previously served at The Miami Foundation, The Everglades Foundation & as the Reg Dir to former US Sen Bill Nelson.

Loren was a 2022 In the Company of Women Honoree

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It was great to hear from Hydi Webb at @MiamiChamber 's Energy Resilience Spark 2.0 today.

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Another new face to the Parks Foundation is Danlys Hernandez. Danlys is Executive Director of Enterprise Construction at CVS Health. Her primary focus is on ensuring successful execution of construction throughout the Enterprise for a broad range of projects.

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Today's spotlight is @josefelixdiaz Jose has consistently been recognized as one of the rising stars in govt affairs. He was elected to the FL House & served for 7yrs. He was recently named a top influential person in FL politics by Influence Mag & also serves on the NRPA board

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Great to hear from Andrew Parker, Founder of Papa, at the @MDCollege Idea Center

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Loreen Chant was appointed President & CEO of the Health Foundation of SFL in January 2021, becoming the 28-year-old organization’s first woman CEO. Loreen was honored at the 2022 In the Company of Women Awards & joined the Parks Foundation Board of Directors in April 2022

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Please welcome and meet our newest board member, Sam Blatt.
Sam is Amazon’s Economic Development Manager for the SE US. He is charged with advocating for the approval & development of Amazon’s fulfillment network in partnership with policymakers and community stakeholders

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Thank you @doralchamber for another great event

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Great Tech Committee meeting with the @beaconcouncil

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Today we're introducing you to Caroline O'Connor, Secretary of Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade.

Caroline O’Connor is the Chief Operating Officer for the Miami Marlins. She joined the organization in October of 2017 as SVP and Chief of Staff before ascending to COO in 2019.

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Rick was prominent in the founding and running of James A. Cummings, a construction company with operations of over a billion dollars. He was inducted into the Construction Hall of Fame at the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management in 2007 /2

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Rick Derrer is Treasurer of Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade. He serves as COO for Gulf Building. He oversees projects for the company which was founded in 1991. Rick has over 40 years of construction industry experience. 1/

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...as a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program & as a Complete College America Fellow. She previously served as Exec Vice President and Provost at Miami Dade College. Most of Dr. Rodicio’s work has centered on student access, success and achievement /2

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Say hello to our Vice President, Dr. Lenore Rodicio.
Dr. Lenore Rodicio is a nationally recognized leader in higher education. A native of Miami, Dr. Rodicio is currently engaged as a Senior Fellow for transformation initiatives funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 1/

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Thanks to Florida Blue for hosting a great meeting.

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It was great hearing from Roy Coley, Director of Miami-Dade Water and Sewage, at @communitypapers this month.