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Miami-Dade Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is designed to support the pursuit of regional goals, inspire and connect our network members to the community, and build our bench of supporters.
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Board Member Goals

  • Work to create closer relationships and connections to the Teach For America network.
  • Support a priority project and/or make a connection to the community that directly supports advancing towards our 2030 goal.
  • Attend at least three out of the four board meetings.
  • Attend at least two additional events/activities outside of the board meetings.
  • Expand the Advisory Board by sharing two to three names of possible board candidates.
  • Make a meaningful financial contribution to Teach For America and support in securing additional funding.​

Board Member Qualifications

Having a regional board with a wide range of perspectives is critically important to achieving our mission. Our members possess the following qualities:


Meet Our Regional Advisory Board

Leslie Miller Saiontz

Board Chair

FOUNDER ACHIEVE MIAMI

Leslie Miller Saiontz


Romina Rosado

Board Co-Chair

EVP AND GENERAL MANAGER Hispanic Streaming NBCU Universal Telemundo Enterprises

Romina Rosado


Matthew Dates

SHAREHOLDER STEARNS WEAVER MILLER

Matthew Dates


Travis Feldler

Founder & CEO Tech Row

Travis Feldler


Julie Franklin

Entrepreneur & Community Activist

Julie Franklin


Evelyn Greer

Attorney & Community Activist

Evelyn Greer


David Martin

CEO Terra Group

David Martin


Saliha Nelson

CEO URGENT, INC

Saliha Nelson


Deena Piquion

Chief Growth & Disruption Officer XEROX

Deena Piquion


Jay Schneider

CHIEF PRODUCT INNOVATION OFFICER ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP

Jay Schneider


Barry Schneirov

VICE PRESIDENT GOLDMAN SACHS

Barry Schneirov


Michelle Shirley

CEO & Chief Heart Officer Be Strong International

Michelle Shirley


Judy Werner

REAL ESTATE BROKER BOLD MIAMI

Judy Werner


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