Los Angeles Canes

Welcome to the homepage for the Los Angeles Canes

Los Angeles Canes serves as the official representative of the University of Miami Alumni Association. This is your local connection to the growing global University of Miami community that keeps the orange and green bond alive!

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!

Connect with the U

Stay Connected: Update your contact info to get involved with the Canes Community in your area for networking and events. This will help you receive updates about when the University of Miami Alumni Association will be in your area and local events hosted by your Canes Community. If you’re not hearing about activities where you live, take a moment to complete this form!

For more information, please contact the Los Angeles Canes President at losangelescanes@miami.edu.

Support Our Student Scholarships

Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the Los Angeles Canes Community Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year University of Miami student from your area. Show your support for fellow Canes by giving here

Upcoming Events

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Events

Meet Our 2026-2027 Leaders

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Vanessa Suarez, B.S.C. '18
President
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Dawn Minkow, B.S.C. '12
Immediate Past President
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Alex 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
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Erick Gonzalez, B.B.A. '97
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
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Ryan Donahue, B.S.B.E. '17
Secretary, YALC Ambassador
2025-2026
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jennifer Vogel, B.S.C. '16
Communications
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Jennie Walker, Ed.D. 
Communications
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Chelsea Yang, B.A. '21
Communications
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Joshua Baer, M.B.A. '22, M.S. '23
Programming
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Chelsea Cook, B.B.A. '16
Programming
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Jimmy Escobar, B.B.A. '09
Programming
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Emanuel Fidalgo, B.S.C. '09
Programming
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Jessica Lawson, M.A. '13
Programming
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Carin Mazaira, B.S.C. '13
Programming
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Michelle Morales, B.S.C. '05
Programming
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Joshua Rutta, B.B.A. '08
Programming
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Jennifer Carey, B.A. '00
Strategic Engagement
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Jarred Dahlerbruch, B.M. '19
Strategic Engagement,
ABoD Ambassador
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Shanghao Li, Ph.D. '14
Strategic Engagement
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Josh 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
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Ben Everard, B.A. '06
Alumni Board of Directors
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MacKenzie Green, B.S.C. '10
Alumni Board of Directors
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