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 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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Director of External Affairs

Bobby Caldwell

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

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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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