Volunteers help the U build a better future

Member, President’s Council; Past President, Alumni Board of Directors | Partner, BB Capital

Why I volunteer: “Staying engaged allows me to play a small part in ensuring that future Canes have the resources, connections, and support they need to thrive—just as so many before us have done.”

On the U’s future: “I hope to see the University of Miami continue to build on its legacy of excellence, pushing the boundaries of innovation, research, and student success … and to continue to create stronger ties between past, present, and future Canes so that every generation feels invested in the University’s success.”

President-elect, Alumni Board of Directors | President and CEO, Validity Screening Solutions

Why I volunteer: “Volunteering enables an active connection with the U. My undergraduate years were foundational, yet brief. Being a part of various volunteer organizations has allowed me to remain engrained within the University for over 30 years.”

On the U’s future: “I hope that during the University's second centennial, that era's students and alumni reflect upon the accomplishments of the first 100 years and find as much awe and wonder as we do about those of our founders.”

President, Medical Alumni Association | Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Why I volunteer: “I was blessed with obtaining the honor of being a physician at the University, and I want to give back to the younger generation.”

On the U’s future: “I hope the University will continue to educate the most compassionate, dedicated physicians to take care of all.”

Vice President, Alumni Board of Directors | Vice President for Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company

Why I volunteer: “Volunteering has been a powerful way to give back and invest in the University that has poured so much into me.  I am honored to be able to leave a legacy that inspires others to do the same.”

On the U’s future: “I wish for the University to continue to be a place where students can dream boldly, and where faculty are empowered to shape the next generation of leaders.”

Vice President, Alumni Board of Directors | Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Why I volunteer: “The extraordinary thing about the University of Miami is that it isn't just a school, it feels like a family. I volunteer to support students the way UM supported me, in hopes that they become the next generation of engaged alumni.”

On the U’s future: “Our admission to the AAU is an especially monumental accomplishment. My hope is that the University continues to create innovative research while retaining the wonderfully connected community that makes it such an amazing institution.”

President, Young Alumni Leaders Council | Partner, Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP

Why I volunteer: “The adventures, opportunities, challenges, collaborative environment, and mentorship I experienced played a large part in shaping my future. That’s why it’s important to me to volunteer, to give back to the next generation and open doors like the many alumni, professors, faculty, and friends who helped me along the way.”

On the U’s future: “My hopes are that the University keeps its unique identity and continues to strengthen it. It’s an incredible momentum we’ve achieved in these past 100 years. I challenge the University to create another 100 years of new experiences, milestones, achievements, enhancements, and memories.”

President, Los Angeles Canes Community | Television Editor

Why I volunteer: “It’s all about community building for me. When I moved to Los Angeles three years after I graduated, it was like coming home to all my School of Communication friends. … I wanted to bring that same experience to other Canes in LA who may not have found it as easy to meet people in such a spread-out city.”

On the U’s future: “I hope for the U to spend the next 100-plus years creating future leaders and continuing to celebrate the diversity that makes the Canes community stronger, smarter, and more compassionate.”

Vice President, Alumni Board of Directors; Member, Latin American and Caribbean Initiatives Advisory Board, Miami Herbert Business School | Chairman and CEO, Blue Mahoe Capital

Why I volunteer: “The U allowed me to achieve all my dreams and shaped me into who I am today. It is important that I pay it forward and back to the next generation of Canes.”

On the U’s future: “I expect the University of Miami to become a Top 25 school in the nation and a school of choice for those seeking a diverse campus with the best school-life balance.”

President, Palm Beach County Canes | Head of Business Development, Better World Analytics

Why I volunteer: “Everything that I am today is because of my time at the U.  I want to give back now, so the next generation can say the same thing in 20 years.”

On the U’s future: “I hope UM continues to grow its reputation in research and academics, and our alumni base gets more and more involved to help.”

Member, Citizens Board and Accounting Advisory Board | President and CEO, OceanAzul Partners

Why I volunteer: “The U gave me the education and ability to become a business professional—and changed my life.”

On the U’s future: “Our first one hundred years created the opportunity for the U to become one of the great institutes of learning in the Americas. It’s our time in history.”

President, Boston Canes | Senior Project Engineer II

Why I volunteer: “I have loved building and contributing to the Canes community, bringing people together with exciting programming and events, and keeping the spirit of the U alive and thriving in our city.”

On the U’s future: “I hope to watch the University continue to be an innovator and help shape future generations.”

Young Alumni Leaders Council | Private Banker, JPMorganChase

Why I volunteer: “I loved my time at the U, and I want to ensure that everyone who follows behind has a similar or better experience.”

On the U’s future: “I aspire for the University of Miami to be a premier academic institution where students from all walks of life grow to be adults who positively influence the world.”