Cheryl Jacobs Resume Cheryl H. Jacobs , Executive Director American Institute of Architects (AIA) – Miami As Executive Director, Cheryl Jacobs directs the nearly 6 50 -member AIA Miami , in the development and implementation of programming that promotes architecture and design. Cheryl works closely with AIA Miami’s exceptional volunteer board to create forums, seminars and events that improve awareness of the industry and that build strong community and member connectivity. With 20 + years in association and non -profit leadership experience , Cheryl’s e xceptional network of high -level contacts in the architecture and real estate industry in south Florida. She is a s trong and inspirational leader with a talent for recruiting and motivating volunteers , and a p assion for the creative industries. Cheryl has a B achelor of A rts in Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey and is a graduate of Leadership Miami and Leadership Daytona Beach. Current p rofessional and c ommunity i nvolvement include s: Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council Advisory Committee Vice Chair, Sustainability Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC), Board of Directors GMCC Natural Resources Committee Chair Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places Trust ee Commercial Real Estate Women -Miami (CREW), Program Chair Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Previous GMCC Workforce Housing Committee Chair 2008 – 2010 GMCC Workforce Housing Committee Vice Chair 2006 - 2008 GMCC Go Green Task Force Founding Chair (2007 -2008) ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing Steering Committee ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing Education /Outreach Co -Chair Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) Board of Governors MBCC Pillar Trustees Chair 2008 - 2009 MBCC Sustainable Living Council Founding Chair 2007 CREW -Miami, Business to Business Committee Chair (2006) CREW -Miami Board of Directors, Program Director (2003 -2005) Miami Beach Fine Arts Board/Festival of the Arts (1997 -2002) Miami Beach Fine Arts Board Chair/Festival of the Arts (1998 -2001)