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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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EXECYTUVE BOARD
Vanessa Suarez, B.S.C. '18
President
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioDawn Minkow, B.S.C. '12
Immediate Past President
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioAlex Saintus, B.S.C.P.E. '07
Vice President, Communications
2023-2026
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Carin Mazaira, B.S.C. '13
Vice President, Programming
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioErick Gonzalez, B.B.A. '97
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
2025-2026
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chris Baar, B.A. '08
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioJoshua Baer, M.B.A. '22, M.S. '23
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioJennifer Carey, B.A. '00
2025-2026
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Chelsea Cook, B.B.A. '16
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioJarred Dahlerbruch, B.M. '19
2023-2026
LinkedIn BioJames Davidson, B.A. '09
2024-2026
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Ryan Donahue, B.S.B.E. '17
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioJimmy Escobar, B.B.A. '09
2022-2026
LinkedIn BioEmanuel Fidalgo, B.S.C. '09
2024-2026
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Jack Gibbons, B.S. '74, M.Ed. '76
2022-2026Shadi Gowhari, M.S.B.A. '19
2022-2026
LinkedIn BioJoshua Greene, B.M. '95
2024-2026
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Nathaniel Jackson, B.S.C. '14
2023-2026
LinkedIn BioDavid Janow, B.S. '93
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioJessica Lawson, M.A. '13
2024-2026
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Shanghao Li, Ph.D. '14
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioHector Muñoz, M.B.A. '05
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioJacob Muñoz, B.B.A. '20
2024-2026
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William Pierrepont, B.S.C. '14
2023-2026
LinkedIn BioVenus Ramos, B.S. '94, M.D. '98
2022-2026
LinkedIn BioBlake Reisinger, B.S.C. '06
2024-2026
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Joshua Rutta, B.B.A. '08
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioJennifer Vogel, B.S.C. '16
2024-2026
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