Board of Directors
Meet the team that makes the magic happen.
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Chairman
Armando Ibarra
Armando is a government affairs executive & strategic advisor to some of Florida’s most important industries: tourism, hospitality, tech, telecom, trade, sports, and construction.
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President
Miguel Granda
Miguel is District Secretary for a state legislator, a law clerk, and member of the Miami-Dade GOP Exec. Committee. He is an alumnus of Florida Int'l Univ. and St. Thomas Univ. School of Law.

Vice President
Driena Sixto
Driena is the Southern Regional Director for Turning Point Action and host of the fast-growing "Pero, ¿por qué?" weekly online series.

Treasurer
Tony Figueroa
Tony is a public relations professional providing strategic planning and counsel for regional and national organizations across a broad range of industries.

Secretary
Luis Valdez-Jimenez
Luis is a corporate attorney and founder of a translation and language services startup. He serves on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Citizens Oversight Committee.

Director of Operations
Melissa Reinoso
Melissa is President of GEM Weddings & Events. She is a member of the Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee and worked as Campaign Manager for legislative campaigns.

Director of External Affairs
Bobby Caldwell
Bobby has extensive experience as a political consultant, research analyst, and operative for numerous campaigns across the US.

Director of Jewish Engagement
Ryan Mermer
Ryan previously served as the RNC's Director of Jewish Engagement.
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Director of Veterans Affairs
Jean Alonso
Jean is a member of our United States Air Force, serving as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman.
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