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The Los Angeles Canes Community is led by local University of Miami volunteers to provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to connect to the U through different programs and events. Our programming includes educational and social programs as well as networking opportunities across various professions. If you are looking for additional opportunities to volunteer, click here!
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For more information, please contact the Los Angeles Canes President at losangelescanes@miami.edu.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Vanessa Suarez, B.S.C. '18
President
LinkedIn BioDawn Minkow, B.S.C. '12
Immediate Past President
LinkedIn BioAlex Saintus, B.S.C.P.E. '07
Vice President, Communications
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Venus Ramos, B.S. '94, M.D. '98
Vice President, Programming
LinkedIn BioErick Gonzalez, B.B.A. '97
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn BioRyan Donahue, B.S.B.E. '17
Secretary, YALC Ambassador
2025-2026
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jennifer Vogel, B.S.C. '16
Communications
LinkedIn BioJennie Walker, Ed.D.
Communications
LinkedIn BioChelsea Yang, B.A. '21
Communications
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Joshua Baer, M.B.A. '22, M.S. '23
Programming
LinkedIn BioChelsea Cook, B.B.A. '16
Programming
LinkedIn BioJimmy Escobar, B.B.A. '09
Programming
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Emanuel Fidalgo, B.S.C. '09
Programming
LinkedIn BioJessica Lawson, M.A. '13
Programming
LinkedIn BioCarin Mazaira, B.S.C. '13
Programming
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Michelle Morales, B.S.C. '05
Programming
LinkedIn BioJoshua Rutta, B.B.A. '08
Programming
LinkedIn BioJennifer Carey, B.A. '00
Strategic Engagement
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Jarred Dahlerbruch, B.M. '19
Strategic Engagement,
ABoD Ambassador
LinkedIn BioShanghao Li, Ph.D. '14
Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn BioJosh Miller, B.S.C. '08
Strategic Engagement
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Jacob Muñoz, B.B.A. '20
Strategic Engagement,
ABoD Ambassador
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BOARD AMBASSADORS
Dawn Minkow, B.S.C. '12
Alumni Board of Directors, LA Canes Immediate Past President
LinkedIn BioBen Everard, B.A. '06
Alumni Board of Directors
LinkedIn BioMacKenzie Green, B.S.C. '10
Alumni Board of Directors
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