Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach 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!
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 Palm Beach Canes President at palmbeachcountycanes@miami.edu.
Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the Palm Beach County Canes Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year UM student from your area. Show your support for fellow Canes by giving HERE.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
M. David Paolini, B.S.E.E. '90
President
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioConstanza Lackey, B.C.S. '91
Immediate Past President
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioSophie Weed, B.S.E.X.P. '23
Vice President, Communications
2024-2026
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Katy Coffield, B.S.C. '11
Co-Vice President, Programming
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioBenjamin Greenstein,
B.B.A. '15, M.S.T.X. '15
Co-Vice President, Programming
2025-2026
LinkedIn BioSara Starkoff Green, B.A. '01
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
2025-2026
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Aneese Williams, M.P.S. '15
Secretary
2024-2026
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mario Bedolla, M.B.A. '19
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioWalter Benedict, B.S.M.A.S. '20
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioNicolle Forrest, B.S.C. '98
2024-2026
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Glen Johnson, M.B.A. '22
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioAmy Jacoves Kent, B.A. '83
2022-2026
LinkedIn BioNicholas Morrone, B.B.A. '89
2023-2026
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Mitchel Richman, B.B.A. '82
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioSandy Rubinstein, B.M. '96
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioWeina Shen, M.S. '07
2023-2026
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Marissa Shulman, J.D. '18
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioChristine Snedaker, B.Ed. '68
2024-2026
LinkedIn BioChristopher Steiner, B.S.E.E. '01
2023-2026
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Gino Tarabotto
2024-2026
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