Tampa 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 Tampa Canes Community is led by local University of Miami volunteers to provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to connect to UM through a variety of different programs and events. We host a variety of programming that include 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 put on 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 Tampa Canes at tampacanes@miami.edu.
Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the South Canes Community Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year University of Miami student from the South. Show your support for fellow Canes by giving here.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Melanie Baum, B.B.A. '05
President
LinkedIn BioRob Weaver, B.S.M.E. '08, J.D. '11
Immediate Past President
LinkedIn BioSummer Hartley, Ph.D. '18
Co-Vice President, Programming
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Christopher Harvey, B.A. '04
Co-Vice President, Programming
LinkedIn BioJason Prosper, B.S.Ed. '20
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
LinkedIn BioTaylor Burrell, B.B.A. '22
Secretary
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lewis Chazan, M.B.A. '01, J.D. '01
ProgrammingGuy Coburn, J.D. '84
ProgrammingBetsy Earle, M.B.A. '06
Programming
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Elizabeth Olson, B.A. '82
ProgrammingJodi Perry, B.A. '92, M.S.Ed. '93
Programming
LinkedIn BioMatthew Ferrell, D.M.A. '11
Strategic Engagement
BOARD AMBASSADOR
Erica Bartimmo, B.A. '09, J.D. '12
Alumni Board of Directors
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