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Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. 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!

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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 the form!

For more information, please contact the Washington D.C. Canes President at washingtondccanes@miami.edu.

Support Our Student Scholarships

Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the Washington D.C. 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.

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Meet Our Leaders

EXECUTIVE BOARD
Genevieve Paul, B.B.A. '05 President 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Benjamin Loewy, B.A. '01 Immediate Past President 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Matthew Piscitelli, B.S. '14 Past President 2021-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Mike Michel, B.A. '12 Vice President, Communications 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Kevin Espinoza, M.S.P.H. '22 Vice President, Porgramming 2025-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Lauren Brown, B.A. '12 Vice President, Strategic Engagement 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Akua Amaning, B.A. '11 Secretary 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Saad Ahmad, B.A. '21 2024-2026	Rebecca Barron, B.S.A.T. '19 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Zhen Chan, B.S. '15, M.B.A. '19, M.D. '20 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Karen Elias Valladares, M.S.N. '19, D.N.P. '21 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Rachel Fishman, M.A. '21 2025-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Sharod Hinton, B.B.A. '18 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Jamal Jones, B.A. '10, M.P.H. '13 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Kimberly Kruse, B.B.A. '02 2023-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Jared Lee, B.A. '22 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Jose Lopez, B.A. '97 2023-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Maureen McLaughlin, A.B. '87 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Jaime Owens, B.S.C. '17 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Laura Plaia, B.S.C. '88 2025-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Anne Qu 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Vincent Quaglia, B.A. '18 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Alyssa Samberg, B.A. '20, J.D. '22 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Steven Simon, B.S.M.A.S. '11, M.S. '19 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Patricia Taeger, B.B.A. '01 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio
Aaron Marckell Williams, B.S.C. '21 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Alexandra Williams, M.B.A. '01 2024-2026 LinkedIn Bio

BOARD LIAISONS
Rachel Highland B.S.B.E. '05, J.D. '08, M.S. '09 Presidents Council Liaison 2025-2026 LinkedIn Bio	Keith Taylor, M.B.A. '01 Presidents Council Liaison 2025-2026 LinkedIn Bio

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