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Kirk Paskal Application PackagePaskal Kirk Last Name First Name Middle Initial 7915 Crespi Boulevard Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33141 State Zip Code 305-469-2413305-469-2413 HomeWork KPaskal@gmail.com Email Address 305-469-2413 Cellular Miami Business Address 300 NE 2nd Avenue City Florida State 33132 Zip Code Miami Dade College Occupation:Business Name: Grant Director Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3: Historic Preservation Board Planning Board Design Review Board BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below questions: Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes 7915 Crespi Boulevard, Miami Beach, FL 33141 5/16/2018 11/22/2020 Address From: Dates To: If you answered "Yes", please indicate: Professional License No Professional Licenses Submitted. Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of your currently effective corresponding professional license. Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months: Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:Yes AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH a. ● I am resident of:North Beach Or b. "Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business. "Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity or business association. c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission. NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit, stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member. Or No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:Yes If yes, which board? Historic Preservation Board (Applying for reappointment - Dade Heritage Trust Appointee) ● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No ● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Miami Beach United, Director North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee, Committee Member North Shore Historic District Neighborhood Association, Co-founder and president North Beach Neighbors Alliance, Co-founder and member of the NBNA Steering Committee Miami Foundation: Sea Level Rise NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26) o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities. o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143. Florida Statutes. ● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name Position Miami Beach United Board Member North Beach Neighbors Alliance Steering Committee Member ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: Property 7915 Crespi Boulevard, Miami Beach, FL 33141 If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach: ● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s): No relative's information submitted. BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2) I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Requirements. One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year: 1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or 2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or 3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return. Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both. _____________________________ ¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However, compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement. DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements. WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories What is your race? No details providedOther Description: Gender:Male Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No Physically Challenged:No I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.” I Kirk Paskal agreed to the following terms on 11/22/2020 1:36:04 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or reapplying to any Board and Committee. YES YES YES YES I have answered all questions fully. I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license. I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement. I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or telephone: 305.673.7411 Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please: 1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address; 2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and 3) Do not attach a photograph. Kirk Paskal 7915 Crespi Boulevard Miami Beach, FL 33141 Phone: 305-469-2413 Email: KPaskal@gmail.com Experience North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee, Miami Beach, FL January 2016 – September 2016 Appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Steering Committee for the North Beach Master Plan. During my time on the Committee, I was recommended by my fellow members to serve as the North Beach representative on the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board. Miami Beach United, Miami Beach, FL January 2014 - Present Serve on the non-profit MBU Board of Directors. I also served on the MBU Nominating Committee and Chaired both the MBU Marketing Committee and MBU North Beach Committee.
 North Shore Historic District Neighborhood Association, Miami Beach, FL March 2013 – Present Co-founder and President. The NSHDNA’s mission is to protect and enrich the historic quality of our residential neighborhoods, promote appropriate commercial development in the commercial areas, ensure responsible stewardship of our parks and natural resources, address quality of life issues for residents and visitors and promote a strong sense of community. North Beach Neighbors Alliance, Miami Beach, FL July 2015 – Present Co-founder and member of the NBNA Steering Committee. The North Beach Neighbors Alliance (NBNA) is dedicated to building community and advocating on behalf of local residents through creative neighborhood outreach and education. We are committed to responsible development, transparent governance, and collaborative action that celebrates the neighborhood’s vibrant character and preserves our architectural heritage. Miami Foundation: Sea Level Rise Focus Group, Miami, FL June 2016 Served as a community representative on the Miami Foundation’s focus group addressing how best to inform and mobilize geographically vulnerable communities in making Miami resilient to sea level rise. Miami-Dade County Arts: Festivals Grant Review Panel, Miami, FL 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 Served on the Review Panel for Miami-Dade County ‘Festivals’ Grant Program. Employment History Winter Music Conference, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL Director of Operations & Development January 1998 - Present Facilitate and supervise all aspects of operations for one of Miami Beach’s premier week-long citywide events which serves as the premier annual platform for the advancement of the music industry with over 50,000 music enthusiasts and professionals from 70+ countries in attendance and featuring over 500 total events presented at more than 130 venues and over 2,100 participating artists. 7915 Crespi Boulevard, Miami Beach, FL Owner/Operator October 2000 – Present Facilitate all business operations for a four-unit waterfront residential apartment building which I lovingly restored over several years. The property was constructed in 1948 and designed by noted architect Carlos B. Schoeppl in the Postwar Streamline architectural style. It is a contributing structure of the North Shore Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more than a decade, I have been an active advocate on quality of life issues and a steadfast proponent for the positive advancement of our community through managed growth, preservation and optimization of the unique historic allure that defines the revered character of our neighborhood. Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Inc., Miami Beach, FL Managing Director October 2006 – October 2007 Collaborated with Program Director and Board of Directors in developing and coordinating all aspects of operations and promotions for annual 10-day film festival and 501(c)3 organization which produced the largest annual gay and lesbian cultural event in the Southeastern U.S. The Left Bank Organization / Blondie Music, Inc., New York, NY Artist Manager May 1996 to January 1998 Responsible for coordination of all aspects of artist involvement for the reunion of international platinum selling recording artists, Blondie. Overland Productions, Inc. / Radioactive Records, J.V., New York, NY Artist Manager / Product Manager January 1991 to May 1996 Coordinated and supervised all aspects of artist engagements, product development, recording, manufacturing, distribution and promotion for international recording artist clients Ramones, Deborah Harry, Big Audio Dynamite, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club and Thompson Twins. Education Furman University, Greenville, SC B.A., Boyles Arts Scholarship, Swimming Scholarship New York University, New York, NY Tisch School of the Arts, Visual and Dramatic Writing KIRK PASKAL 7915 Crespi Boulevard Miami Beach, FL 33141 Phone: 305-469-2413 Email: KPaskal@gmail.com EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Miami Dade College Miami, FL The Humanities Edge, The Andrew W. Mellow Foundation Grant Director October 2020 – Present Overview: Facilitate all operational leadership for the implementation and development of the Humanities Edge program as supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Humanities Edge is an academic and career development program for MDC-to-FIU transfer students majoring in the humanities. This pathway partnership between Miami Dade College and Florida International University creates a rich academic experience to help students maintain an interest in the humanities while supporting their transition to university. • Work in collaboration with the Co-Director at Florida International University (FIU) to lead, coordinate and implement the Making Diversity Meaningful in the Humanities program. • The Humanities Edge program strengthens faculty and staff collaborations between the institutions and positively impacts humanities students in completing their degrees at Miami Dade College and transferring to FIU. 7915 Crespi Boulevard Miami Beach, FL Owner, Operator and Property Manager October 2000 - Present Overview: Facilitate all business operations, maintenance, administration, improvements, licenses and compliance for a four-unit waterfront residential apartment building located within Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood. • Property, constructed in 1948 by architect Carlos B. Schoeppl in the Postwar Streamline architectural style. • Building is a contributing structure of the North Shore Historic District as listed on the National Register of Historic Places and within Miami Beach’s North Shore Local Historic District. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Mission North Star, The Annie E. Casey Foundation: EOYF Grant Program Coordinator November 2019 – October 2020 Overview: Facilitated all operations and project development initiatives under the leadership of Miami Dade College District Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Director of Student Services Operations for the implementation of the Mission North Star program as supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Through a consortium of multi- stakeholder community-based partnerships with MDC serving as the “hub” organization, the program sought to authentically engage young adult parents to learn about their needs and aspirations and to engage in a process of mapping the system of services and pathways for young adult parents’ economic opportunities while addressing their needs to parent their children successfully. Through this work the consortium identified service, system and policy opportunities for strengthening economic opportunity pathways for young adult parents across Miami-Dade County. • Collaborated with community partners and program leadership to develop and implement plans to engage young adult parents and incorporate their stated interests, aspirations, needs and challenges in the program design. Organized and led monthly Executive Council meetings to report on progress and ensure a timely flow of information and collaborative implementation. • Coordinated with community partners and leadership team to recruit and support young parent Community Ambassadors. Organize and facilitate leadership training sessions, meetings, calls and convenings with 26 young adult parents who participate on the Young Parent Advisory Committee to activate and amplify young parent voices across the community. Established open channels of communication and develop a constructive collaborative process between the partners, leadership team, intermediaries, external evaluators and ambassadors to jointly advance the program’s mission. • Developed assessment and evaluation instruments and protocols in conjunction with external evaluators, community partners and foundation intermediaries to identify gaps in services (including gaps in data sharing and coordination) as well as opportunities to increase organizational capacity and efficiencies, and create or refine policies and practices that support social and economic mobility for young adult parents and their families. • Facilitated all financial operations, bookkeeping, accounting reconciliation and reporting to the foundation in alignment with procedural guidelines and project budget. Establish and administer subgrant partnerships with collaborating organizations. • Compiled and documented progress and findings. Compiled reports and developed progress updates in consultation with stakeholders to track program performance measures. • Organized and facilitated all young parent engagement activities presented in coordination with community partners and ambassadors at locations across Miami-Dade County. • Outreached and developed new collaborative partnerships and strengthened existing relationships with ten multi-stakeholder community organizations serving young adult parents and their children across Miami-Dade County. • Managed project timelines and deliverables. Served as the project spokesperson for monthly cross-site consultations, coaching calls and cross-site convenings, reporting on the project and collaborating with other sites on methods, progress and outcomes. • Compiled and organized assessment findings, survey reports and inventory of services. Supported and facilitated the work of the partners in conjunction with program leadership, intermediaries, consultants, external evaluators and ambassadors to synthesize data, assess the needs of the target population, identify gaps in services and craft intervention strategies that to be implemented to fill those gaps. Miami Dade College Miami, FL National Science Foundation, STEM-Mia Grant Program Coordinator May 2018 – November 2019 Overview: Facilitated all operations, activities, programming and initiatives in collaboration with grant P.I. and Co- P.I.s for the implementation and development of the STEM-Mia program, a National Science Foundation funded project focused on increasing retention, degree completion and transfer success for academically talented, low- income students in STEM fields at Miami Dade College Eduardo J. Padrón Campus. • Facilitated all programming, organization, logistics, promotion and administration for project activities and initiatives including STEMinar Series, workshops, field trips, presentations and networking events. Developed strategic alliances and strengthened relations with STEM industry leaders, researchers and faculty participants, community organizations, as well as administrators and advisors at learning institutions regionally and across the state to advance the program’s mission. Recruited STEM industry leaders to participate as featured presenters and guest speakers. • Organized monthly board meetings, supplementary follow-up consultations and progress updates with faculty leadership, faculty mentors and program administrators. Maintained open lines of communication to foster a positive, productive and collaborative spirit of cooperation. Advocated on behalf of faculty leadership, mentors, scholars and all program participants to ensure challenges were timely resolved and opportunities for improvement were mutually addressed. • Implemented and directed all recruiting and outreach initiatives. Developed marketing strategies, campaigns, content creation, design and marketing assets in coordination with Media Services and Public Relations staff and the Program Leadership to promote all aspects of the program. • Consulted regularly with scholars, Faculty Mentors, faculty leadership and administration to ensure a timely flow of information and collaborative implementation of interventions and supports to promote student retention and success. Collaborated with Project P.I. to recruit, coordinate and support Faculty Mentors. • Collaborated with Educational Researcher to develop surveys, forms, applications and evaluations through the establishment of our STEM-Mia Qualtrics portal, thereby improving accessibility to forms and information while streamlining administrative workload for faculty partners and scholars. As a direct result of these efforts, in combination with our marketing and outreach initiatives, we were able to dramatically broaden our reach and increase the number of eligible applicants by over 500% from project year 1 to year 2. • Coordinated all planning, logistics and administration for faculty and scholar participation in STEM conferences and field trips. Collaborated with Program P.I. and faculty leaders to develop and submit proposals outlining program initiatives, progress, results and insights for regional, state and national conferences. • Ensured adherence to project budget, grant narratives, timelines and funding requirements. • Compiled project documentation, assessments, statistics and updates for external project evaluator and National Science Foundation reports. Winter Music Conference, Inc. Miami Beach, FL Director of Operations & Development January 1998 – October 2016 Overview: Guided the growth and program development for the largest global dance music industry conference which served as the premier platform for the advancement of the industry and attracted over 2,000 participating artists, 3,500 music industry professionals and 100,000+ attendees from 209 countries and territories across the world for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 performance events, seminars, exhibits and workshops presented annually at 200+ venues in Miami and Miami Beach. • Directed and facilitated all aspects of business operations, promotions, marketing, fundraising and program development. • Led all fundraising initiatives. Strengthened relations with corporate sponsors, grant funding agencies and advertisers. Maintained a positive trajectory in combined grant funding, sponsorship and advertising revenues each year for the entirety of my tenure. Worked closely with grant partners and sponsors to ensure compliance with funding requirements and objectives. • Negotiated contractual terms and drafted proposals and agreements with artists, venues, hotels, event partners, vendors, consultants and media partners. • Initiated, developed and implemented all aspects of marketing and promotion strategies including copywriting, editing, art direction, internet and direct mail marketing, advertising and promotion campaigns. • Cultivated a worldwide network of media partnerships comprising over 3,000 journalists from magazines, newspapers, television, radio, internet and international wire services generating over 350 news articles published in more than 150 publications across 30+ countries and yielding over 500 million unique viewer impressions and generating more than 13 billion total media impressions each year through our marketing and publicity campaigns. These efforts in combination with our programming strategies, contributed to establishing Winter Music Conference as the highest ranking citywide event for weekly average hotel room rates and the highest weekly average occupancy for the 52-week cycle on Miami Beach across my tenure based on OCC- ADR reports as provided by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. • Formulated media plans, coordinated press conferences, wrote and serviced press releases, established media placements worldwide and directed all aspects content creation for advertising, email campaigns, over 1,400 live web pages and the annual printing of industry and consumer event guides. • Facilitated all aspects of office operations – hiring, management and supervision of all office staff including event coordinators, marketing directors, production staff, website designers and programmers, graphic artists and program facilitators. • Established an ongoing student internship program in collaboration with local colleges and universities. • Directed and supervised program development initiatives for industry panels, workshops, tradeshow and events. Produced and directed the International Dance Music Awards, the premier annual awards show for the dance music industry including programming, scripting, staging, talent procurement, budgeting and logistical coordination. Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Inc. Miami Beach, FL Managing Director October 2006 - October 2007 Overview: Developed and coordinated all aspects of operations and business development for an annual 10-day film festival and 501©3 organization which produced the largest annual LGBTQ cultural event in the Southeastern USA and one of the three most prominent LGBTQ film festivals in the nation featuring over 100 film presentations and special events attracting more than 15,000 ticket buyers and 120 filmmaker and industry guests from around the world. • Developed annual budgets in coordination with Board Treasurer to build financial strength and stability, and oversaw all financial management and administration. Facilitated all aspects of fundraising, negotiations and expenditures to adhere to budget projections. • Led and directed all fundraising initiatives. Strengthened relationships with public and foundation grant partners, surpassed revenue projections and expanded programming and reach. Substantially increased corporate sponsorship cash support over budgetary revenue projections. Implemented membership drives and fundraising campaigns. Solicited and negotiated advertising sales. Managed and supervised all aspects of ticket sales and memberships. Coordinated with all Federal, State, Local and Foundation grant partners and sponsors to ensure compliance with all funding requirements and objectives. • Contracted and coordinated with vendors, consultants and suppliers including production personnel, designers, printers, hotels, web development, mailing services, publicists, event planners, venues, distributors, etc. Responsible for hiring, directing, supervising, mentoring and evaluating staff. • Coordinated production and distribution of all festival printed matter and web site content including press releases, advertising, brochures, as well as co-writing and editing the festival's 114-page program book. • Served as board liaison, informing and supporting the board and working closely with the board Chair. Served as principal spokesperson for the organization. Worked with board and staff to develop and advance the organization’s strategic plans. • Nurtured strong relationships with public agencies, members and other community allies to develop programming and advance the organization’s mission. Overland Productions, Inc. / Blondie Music, Inc. New York, NY Artist Manager January 1991 - January 1998 Overview: Coordinated and supervised all aspects of artist engagements, day to day business operations and development, recording, manufacturing, distribution, touring and promotion for international recording artist clients Ramones, Deborah Harry, Blondie, Big Audio Dynamite, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Jerry Harrison, Sam Sever, Deee-Lite, Babble, Thompson Twins and Downtown Science. • Conducted daily consultations with artist clients and served as liaison between artists and international and domestic record company departments, independent contractors and vendors. • Negotiated, budgeted and facilitated day to day client tasks, public relations, events and tours in conjunction with accountants, attorneys and agents. • Coordinated and supervised all aspects of artist related product development, recording, manufacturing, distribution and promotion. • Planned, budgeted and coordinated all touring, recording, production, publicity, promotion and logistics management to achieve client objectives. Selected, budgeted and negotiated with producers, engineers, mixers, studios, art and video directors and photographers. • Negotiated deals, contracts and fees for recording, performances, personal appearances, special projects, publishing and licensing agreements and sponsor endorsements including Akai Electronics (Japan), Converse, Nike, Budweiser and McKenzie River Brewing among many others. PUBLIC SERVICE, LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board Miami Beach, FL Board Member November 2016 - Present Serve as Dade Heritage Trust appointee on the whose purpose is to organize the practices, procedures and business for the conduct of hearings, for processing proposals for designation of historic districts and sites and for the processing of applications for certificates of appropriateness. Miami Beach United Miami Beach, FL Director January 2014 – Present Nominated to serve on the Board of Directors for Miami Beach United (MBU). MBU is a non-profit organization established to provide Miami Beach Residents a cohesive voice for city-wide issues which impact quality of life. MBU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Miami Beach residents, managed and measured growth of our city, and ethical leadership of government – for a vibrant city rooted in history, its people, resources and neighborhoods, with focus on the future. North Beach Steering Committee Miami Beach, FL Committee Member January 2016 – November 2017 Served two terms as a community advocate and spokesperson in the development and implementation of the North Beach Master Plan which was developed in coordination with Dover Kohl and Partners and adopted by unanimous vote of the Miami Beach Commission on October 19, 2016. On May 5, 2017 the plan received a Charter Award from the Congress for the New Urbanism and was recognized as “a multifaceted approach to the North Beach neighborhood’s needs for historic preservation, pedestrian-oriented design, preservation of workforce housing, and answers to rising sea levels”. North Beach Neighbors Alliance, Miami Beach, FL Co-founder and Steering Committee Member July 2015 – Present NBNA is a dedicated to building community and advocating on behalf of local residents through creative neighborhood outreach and education. NBNA is committed to responsible development, transparent governance, and collaborative action that celebrates the neighborhood’s vibrant character and diversity and preserves our architectural heritage. Florida Academic Advising Association (FLACADA) Boca Raton, FL Presenter, 2019 FLACADA Annual Conference May 2019 Invited to co-present a concurrent session entitled Inspiring Actions from Aspirations: Insights on Advising Strategies from the NSF STEM-Mia Program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL as part of the 2019 Florida Academic Advising Association’s Annual Conference. Miami Foundation: Sea Level Rise Focus Group Miami, FL Community Advocate June 2016 Invited to serve as community advocate and spokesperson on resiliency focus group addressing vulnerable communities and sea level rise. Miami-Dade County Arts: Festivals Grant Review Panel Miami, FL Panelist 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 Appointed to serve four annual terms on the review panel for the Festivals and Special Events (FEST) grants program for Miami- Dade County. The Festivals and Special Events Grants Program is designed to support major annual festivals and special events. The program provides significant funding to organizations which have an established reputation for excellence and credibility, are capable of attracting visitors on regional, national and/or international levels, and have a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic cultural community. EDUCATION Furman University Greenville, SC B.A., Art Major Boyles Art Scholarship, Swimming Scholarship New York University New York, NY Tisch School of the Arts Visual and Dramatic Writing