Tampa Canes

Welcome to the homepage for the Tampa Canes

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!

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 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.

Support Our Student Scholarships

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

Upcoming Events

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Events

Meet Our 2026-2027 Leaders

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Melanie Baum, B.B.A. '05
President
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Rob Weaver, B.S.M.E. '08, J.D. '11
Immediate Past President
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Summer Hartley, Ph.D. '18
Co-Vice President, Programming
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Christopher Harvey, B.A. '04
Co-Vice President, Programming
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Jason Prosper, B.S.Ed. '20
Vice President, Strategic Engagement
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Taylor Burrell, B.B.A. '22
Secretary
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lewis Chazan, M.B.A. '01, J.D. '01
Programming
Guy Coburn, J.D. '84
Programming
Betsy Earle, M.B.A. '06
Programming
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Elizabeth Olson, B.A. '82
Programming
Jodi Perry, B.A. '92, M.S.Ed. '93
Programming
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Matthew 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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