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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: June 3, 2015
SUBJECT: City Commission At-Large Nominations for June 10, 2015 — Release # 1
Below please find the City Commission At-Large Nominations received to date for the June 10, 2015
Commission Meeting. For a list of the vacant categories on each board/committee, please see Item R9A1 of
the June 10, 2015 Commission Meeting Agenda.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Vacancies: 6)
No nominations received to date.
b. Budget Advisory Committee (Vacancy: 1)
No nominations received to date.
c. Health Advisory Committee (Vacancies: 4)
Dr. Richard Awdeh (Release # 1 Page 5)
Nominated for appointment (individual from the corporate level category) by Commissioner Grieco.
Rachel Schuster (Release # 1 Page 17)
Nominated for reappointment (administrator from an Adult Congregate Living Facility (ACLF) and/or an
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) category) by Commissioner Grieco.
d. Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council (Vacancy: 2)
Daniel Novela (Release # 1 Page 27)
Nominated for appointment (At-Large category) by Commissioner Grieco.
e. Miami Beach Human Rights Committee (Vacancies: 1)
Carl H. Linder (Release # 1 Page 35)
Nominated for appointment (At-Large category) by Commissioner Grieco.
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Years of Service: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No 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: No If yes, which board?
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
_64 MIAMI BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Awdeh Richard
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: Miami Beach
FL 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-326-6000 richard.awdeh@gmail.com
Home Work Email Address
Business Name: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Address: 900 NW 17th Street
Position: Physician
Miami
FL 33136
Street City State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I am a physician in Miami.
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
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: Health Advisory Committee
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
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The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
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).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
I Richard Awdeh agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
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Richard M. Awdeh, M.D.-1
Richard M. Awdeh, M.D.
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CURRENT POSITION:
United States, Food and Drug Administration Washington, DC
Chairman, Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee Jan 2015 — Jan 2019
Cirle Miami, Florida
Founder, Chief Executive Officer Nov 2011 — Present
Checked Up New York, NY
Founder, Chief Executive Officer Dec 2012 — Present
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Executive Medicine, Ophthalmology
Director, Technology Transfer in Ophthalmology
2012
Team Ophthalmologist, University of Miami Hurricanes
Team Ophthalmologist, Miami Marlins
MEDICAL TRAINING:
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellow, Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Post Graduate Year — V Fellowship Training
Duke University, Department of Ophthalmology
Resident, Ophthalmology
• Post Graduate Year— II - IV Residency Training
• Winner Duke Ocular Innovation Award
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Internship, Internal Medicine
• Post Graduate Year — I Residency Training
Miami, Florida
July 2009 — Present
July 2009 — July
Miami, Florida
July 2008 — July 2009
Durham, North Carolina
July 2005 — June 2008
New York, New York
June 2004 — June 2005
EDUCATION:
Yale University, School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut
Doctor of Medicine August 2000 - May 2004
• Board Certified. United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1. Step 2 & Step 3
• Medical School Thesis Project: Treatment of Optic Pathway Gliomas (Honors)
• President. American Medical Association. Student Chapter. Yale University
• Yale Student Research Grant Recipient — Summer 2001. Spring 2003
Emory University
Goizueta Business School
• Valedictorian of Emory Business School
• Summa Ctun Laude. Highest Honors
• Commencement speaker
Atlanta, Georgia
August 1995 — May 1999
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London School of Economics, July 1997 London, England
International Business Strategy Course concentrating on topics of European Monetary Union, routes for achieving
international expansion, and managing a multi-national corporation.
Harvard University Graduate School of Business
Summer Venture in Management Program, June 1998 Boston, Massachusetts
• Focused on entrepreneurial management and the dynamics of teams in today's work environment.
RESEARCH FUNDING:
National Institutes of Health / National Eye Institute
Molecular in vivo imaging of ophthalmic tumors
R21 EY020940-01
2012
September 2010 — September
Carl Zeiss AG Research Grant
2008
Research to Prevent Blindness Resident Support 2005-
2008
Yale School of Medicine Student Research Grant Summer
2003
Yale School of Medicine Student Research Grant Summer
2001
HEALTH RELATED EXPERIENCE:
2008 Paul Kayser International Scholar Buenos Aires, Argentina
Awarded by the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, December 2007
United States Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research — Resident Medical Officer, Summer 2007
• Acted in the capacity of a Medical Officer (MO) in a multi-disciplinary team including pharmacologists,
microbiologists, chemists, statisticians, compliance officers and physicians in the evaluation of new ophthalmic
drugs.
• Critically analyzed Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) clinical trial design and
statistical methods for Phase I, II, and III trials.
• Participated in industry conference calls and meetings regarding clinical trial design, methods, and results.
• Completed courses in clinical trial design and statistical methods.
Yale MD Thesis Project / St. Jude's Children Research Hospital
Clinical Researcher
• See description above.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Visiting Resident, Orbital Oncology/Oculoplastics Service, November 2004
Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California
Visiting Medical Student / Researcher, Summer 2003
• Contributed to several clinical research projects in ophthalmology including the Intraocular Retinal Prosthesis
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Project, 25-Guage Sutureless Vitrectomy Surgery, and patient Quality of Life following retinal surgery.
Emory University School of Medicine
Basic Science Researcher, August 1999 — May 2000
• Conducted research on Nuclear Pore Complex, specifically studying the role of protein NUP 98 in transport both
into and out of nucleus in a Xenopous system. Gained basic science bench skills including running Western Blots,
polyacrylamide gels, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), protein affinity columns, and protein assays.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:
Arthur Andersen, LLP.
Summer Analyst, Summer 1998
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Research Analyst, Fall 1997
Summer Analyst, Summer 1997
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
• American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), Diplomate
• American College of Ophthalmic Surgeons (ACOS), 2010 — Present (Founding Member)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 2005-Present
• Corneal External Disease and Refractive Surgeons (CEDARS), 2012 — Present (Founding Member)
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), 2003-Present
• American Medical Association, 2000-Present
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic
Administrators, 2005-Present
• Sports Ophthalmology Society of the Americas, Founding Board, 2005-Present
• North Carolina Medical Society, Member
• North Carolina Ophthalmology Society, Member
RESEARCH:
Courses Taught:
Awdeh RM, Donnenfeld E, Slade S, Dell S, Culberston W, Krueger, R, Trattler, W, Kilic, A. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Boston, MA, October, 2014.
Dunbar M, Awdeh, RM. Breaking News from Bascom Palmer. SECO, New Orleans, LA, March 2014.
Awdeh RM, Trattler, W, Donnenfeld, E. Digital Tools for Patient Education and Communication. American Society of Ophthamic
Administrators. Boston, MA, October, 2014.
Awdeh RM, Donnenfeld E, Slade S, Dell S, Culberston W, Krueger, R, Trattler, W, Kilic, A. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, April 2013
Awdeh RM, Slade S, Dell S, Trattler W, Culbertson W, Nichamin S. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery. American Academy of
Ophthalmology. Orlando, FL, October, 2011.
Awdeh RM, Slade S, Dell S, Trattler W, Culbertson W, Nichamin S. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery. American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. San Diego, CA, March 27, 2011.
Toyos R, O'Brien TP, Seiller B, Awdeh RM, Trattler H. Vision and Sports: Sports Ophthalmology Society of the Americas.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Chicago, IL, April 7, 2008.
Toyos R, Kim T, O'Brien TP, Mah FS, Schuler W, Awdeh RM, Trattler WB. Vision and Sports: Sports Ophthalmology Society of the
Americas. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. San Diego, CA, May 1, 2007.
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Biomedical Engineering: Design in Biotechnology, Duke University, Spring 2006 — Teacher's Assistant
Led a team of engineering students in the design and development of a novel device for intraocular pressure measurements.
Yale School of Medicine Thesis:
Awdeh RM. Visual Outcome using Conformal Radiation Therapy versus Chemotherapy versus
Surgery in the treatment of Optic Pathway Gliomas.
Book Chapters:
Awdeh RM, Lakhanpal RR, Humayun MS. "Artificial Vision, Visual Prostheses & Retinal Implants" in Tano Y,
Alfaro DV, Liggett PE, Mieler WF, Quiroz-Mercado H, Jager RD ed. Age-related Macular Degeneration: A
Comprehensive Textbook. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. October 1, 2005.
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Peer-Reviewed Scientific Papers:
de la Zerda, A, Prabhulkar, S, Perez, VL, Ruggeri, M, Paranjape, AS, Habte, F, Gambhir, SS, Awdeh, RM. Optical
Coherence contrast imaging using gold nanorods in living mice. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 2014.
Awdeh, RM, Kiehna, EN, Drewry, RD, Kerr, NC, Haik, BG, Wu, S, Xiong, X, Merchant, TE. Visual Outcomes in
Pediatric Optic Pathway Glioma after Conformal Radiation Therapy. International Journal of Radiation Oncology,
2012, 84(1). 46-51.
Prabhulkar S, Matthews J, Rawal S, Awdeh RM. Molecular Histopathology Using Gold Nanorods and Optical
Coherence Tomography. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2013, 54(2), 1192-1200.
Prabhulkar S, de la Zerda A, Paranjape A, Awdeh RM. Single Step Nanoplasmonic Immunoassay for the
measurement of protein biomarkers. Biosensors. 2013, 3(1), 77-88.
Awdeh RM, Vroman DT, Ying MS, Goldman D, Kymionis G, Yoo SH. Phototherapeutic keratectomy for
treatment of subepithelial fibrosis and anterior corneal scarring following Descemet's stripping automated
endothelial keratoplasty. Cornea. 2012 July, 31(7), 761-763.
Trattler WB, Awdeh RM, Albe E. The Ballots Are in. The all-time most-viewed videos on Eyetube.net. Cataract &
Refractive Surgery Today. February 2011. Pages 19-20.
Awdeh, RM, Alfonso, E, Humayun MS. Ophthalmic Innovation: The eyes have it. Medical Innovation and
Business. 2(1):10-14, Spring 2010. (Featured, Cover Article)
Awdeh RM, Trattler WB, It's All in the Details. Exploring the fine points on Eyetube net. Cataract & Refractive
Surgery Today. September 2010. Pages 25-26.
Awdeh, RM, Alfonso, E, Humayun MS. Ophtalmic Innovation and the Venture Capital Space. Cataract and
Refractive Surgery Today: Innovation 2010. January, 2010. (Featured Article to Book)
Awdeh RM, Galchus S, Deramo V, Stinnett S, Lee P, Fekrat S. Vision-related quality of life in persons with branch
retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) using the 25-Item NEI Visual Function Questionnaire. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Mar 94
(3).
Awdeh RM, Boggiano C, Goldberg DF, Starr CE, Stein J. What Type of Practice Does One Choose? Physicians and an
employment specialist discuss career options. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. November 2009. Pages 40-45.
Awdeh RM, Koreishi AF. Are donor corneoscleral rim cultures in penetrating keratoplasty clinically relevant?
American Academy of Ophthalmology Current Insight. Q3, July 23, 2008.
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Awdeh RM, DeStefano JJ, Blackmon DM, Cummings TJ, Kim T. The Presence of T-lymphocyte
Subpopulations (CD4 and CD8) in Pterygia: Evaluation of the Inflammatory Response. Adv Ther 2008
Sep-Oct; 25(5):479-87.
Awdeh RM, Galchus S, Deramo V, Stinnett S, Lee P, Fekrat S. Vision-related quality of life in persons with branch
retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) using the 25-Item NEI Visual Function Questionnaire. Accepted to British Journal of
Ophthalmology. 2010 Mar 94 (3).
Abstracts / Presentations:
Awdeh RM. Digital Management and Education of Cataract Patients: Analyzing Effects of a Mobile
Health Platform. American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, October 2014.
Awdeh RM. Hanrahan, D, Yoo, S, Katz, J, Donnenfeld, E, Ingrosso M. Digital Management and
Education of Cataract Patients: Analyzing Effects of a Mobile Health Platform. American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Sugery, Boston, MA, April 2014.
Awdeh RM. Surgical Guidance System. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Sugery, Boston,
MA, April 2014.
Awdeh RM, Prabhulkar S, de la Zerda A, Gambhir S. Development Of Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles
As Diagnostic And Therapeutic Agents For Age-Related Macular Degeneration. ARVO, Fort Lauderdale,
FL, May 2012.
Matthews JL, Prabhulkar S, de la Zerda A, Gambhir S, Awdeh RM. Tumors and Non-neoplastic Lesions:
Expanding Frontiers from Histology to Molecular Histopathology and Gene Expression. ARVO, Fort
Lauderdale, FL, May 2012.
Prabhulkar S, de la Zerda A, Gambhir S, Awdeh RM. Development Of Single Step Nano-Optical
Immunoassay As A Replacement For ELISA For The Measurement of Protein Biomarkers Upregulated in
Disease State. ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2012.
Awdeh RM, de la Zerda A, Perez VL, Rugerri M, Gambhir S. Optical Coherence Molecular Imaging
Using Gold Nanorods In Living Mice Eyes. ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2011.
Awdeh RM, Yoo SH, Culbertson WW. Femtosecond lasers to create astigmatic keratotomies. Association
for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Surface Ablation, Femtolasers, and Crosslinking Conference.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2010.
Awdeh RM, Yoo SH. Confocal microscopy for the detection of acanthamoeba cysts. American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgeons. Dimitri Azar Conference. Boston, MA, April 2010.
Lora A, Karp C, Vedula A, Yoo SH, Culbertson WW, Awdeh RM. Post LASIK Peripheral
Inflammatory Keratitis. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Boston, MA, April
2010.
Vedula A, Awdeh RM, Goldman DA. Permanent Tattoo of a Descemet Stripping Endothelial
Keratoplasty Button. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Boston, MA, April 2010.
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Awdeh RM. Surgical Management of the Mature Cataract. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Congress. Miami, FL,
February 2010.
Awdeh RM. Metallic nanoparticles as anti-infective agents. International Congress on Ocular Infection. Palm Beach,
FL, February 2010.
Awdeh RM. Ocular Allergy Presentation; Executive Board of ISTA Pharmaceuticals. January 2010.
Awdeh RM. Bascom Palmer Eye Innovations: A Portfolio of Technology for the Future of
Ophthalmology. University of Miam, Innovation Technology Showcase. Miami, FL, November, 2009.
Awdeh RM. Dry eye and the patient with cataract. American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
Conference. Miami, FL, September 2009.
Awdeh RM, Chang VS, Ide T, Culbertson WW, Yoo SH. Laser in Situ Keratomileusis Using the VisuMax-MEL80
Platform for Correction of Myopia: Preliminary Report. American Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons. San
Francisco, CA, April 2009.
Awdeh RM, Galchus S, Deramo V, Stinnett S, Lee P, Fekrat S. Vision-related quality of life in persons with branch
retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) using the 25-Item NEI Visual Function Questionnaire.. (Paper) Duke Residents and
Fellows Day, June 2008.
Awdeh RM, Kim TK. Sutureless Lamellar Keratoplasty: New Technique of Tisseel Glue Application. American
Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons. Chicago, IL, April, 2008.
Awdeh RM, Koreishi A, Davies E, Stopa M, Bower B, Izatt JA, Toth C. High-Speed, High-Resolution Spectral
Domain OCT Improves Imaging, Localization, and Quantification of Macular Pathology in AMD. (Paper) Duke
Residents and Fellows Day, June 2007.
Awdeh RM, Koreishi A, Davies E, Stopa M, Bower B, Izatt JA, Toth C. High-Speed, High-Resolution Spectral
Domain OCT Improves Imaging, Localization, and Quantification of Macular Pathology in AMD. (Poster)
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 8,
2007.
Ahmadi M, Awdeh RM, Adelman, RA. Quality of Life Study Comparing Pneumatic Retinopexy to Scleral Buckle
for the Treatment of Retinal Detachment. (Update) (Poster) Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 10, 2007.
Awdeh RM, Carlson AL. Slit Lamp Technique for the Repositioning of Dislocated DSEK Grafts. American
Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons. San Diego, CA, May 2, 2007.
Awdeh RM, Freedman S, Kim T. A New Treatment for Corneal Intrastromal Epithelial Cysts. (Paper)
Cornea and Refractive Surgery Congress, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Miami, FL. February 9, 2007.
Awdeh RM, Davies E, Koreishi A, Stopa M, Bower BA, Izatt JA, Toth CA. Spectral Domain OCT Improves
Imaging and Localization of Macular Pathology in AMD. (Poster) American Academy of Ophthalmology. Las
Vegas, NV. November 13, 2007.
• Winner: Best Poster.
Awdeh RM, Carlson AL. Verisyse Phakic Refractive IOL: Outcomes and Complications. (Poster) presented at
the annual meeting of The American Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons. San Francisco, CA. May
2006.
Awdeh RM, Carlson AL. Verisyse Phakic Refractive IOL: Outcomes and Complications. (Paper) presented at
the annual meeting of The American Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, May
2006.
• Winner: Paper of Interest.
Awdeh RM, Suner I. The Role of Peripheral Retinal Nonperfusion in the Progression of Diabetic Eye Disease: An 12
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Evaluation of Ultrawidefield Digital Angiography. (Paper) Duke, University of North Carolina, Wake Forest
Annual Retina Conference. Winston Salem, NC. November 5, 2005.
Awdeh RM, Vedula AS, Membreno JH, Awdeh MM, Adelman RA. A Quality of Life Study Comparing Scleral
Buckle to Pneumatic Retinopexy for the Treatment of Retinal Detachment. (Poster) Association for Research in
Vision and Ophthalmology. Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 2004.
Awdeh RM, Drewry RD, Kerr NC, Haik BG, Wu S, Xiong X, Merchant TE. Visual Outcome After 54
Gy Conformal Radiation Therapy in Children with Optic Pathway Glioma. (Poster) Association for
Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 2003.
Awdeh RM. Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms, and Neuro-retinitis (IRVAN). Doheny Eye
Institute Grand Rounds, University of Southern California, June 27, 2003.
Awdeh RM. A Case of Flat Anterior Chamber: Aqueous Misdirection on Choroidal Detachment. (Discussant:
Bruce Shields, MD) Connecticut State Glaucoma Society, May 14, 2003.
Awdeh RM. Pathogenesis of Aqueous Misdirection. Yale School of Medicine, Department of
Ophthalmology, January 25, 2003.
Professional Licensures:
• Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
• Board Certified by the ABO through 2020
• Florida Department of Health, Medical Board
• License to practice medicine in the State of Florida
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• License to dispense prescription medication
• National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1215198239
• New York State, Medical Board
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York
Editorial Board Memberships:
• Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today: Current Editorial Board Member
• Advanced Ocular Care: Current Editorial Board Member
Professional Awards:
• Best Doctors, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Premier Surgeon 250, listing of top 250 ophthalmic surgeons in the United States, 2010
• Ophthalmic Innovation Award, Duke University
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From: Bonini, Danila
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:59 PM
To: Granado, Rafael
Subject: RE: Committee Appointments
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Tel: 786-338-3865 / Fax: 305-673-7096 / www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic
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From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:41 AM
To: Bonini, Danila; Hatfield, Liliam; LaRosa, Clara
Cc: Granado, Rafael
Subject: RE: Committee Appointments
Thank you Dani.
We will process.
Please let me know for which category you are nominating Dr. Awdeh. See below categories.
HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VACANT CATEGORIES (4):
• Two (2) members shall be an administrator from an Adult Congregate Living Facility (ACLF), and/or
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From: Bonini, Danila
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 4:50 PM
To: Granado, Rafael; Hatfield, Liliam; LaRosa, Clara
Subject: Committee Appoinments
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0 Art in Public Places Committee
0 Beach Preservation Board
0 Beautification Committee
0 Board of Adjustment*
0 Budget Advisory Committee
0 Committee on Homeless
0 Committee for Quality Education in MB
0 Community Development Advisory*
0 Community Relations Board
0 Convention Center Advisory Board
0 Debarment Committee
0 Design Review Board*
0 Disability Access Committee
0 Fine Arts Board
0 Golf Advisory Committee
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0 Hispanic Affairs Committee
0 Historic Preservation Board*
* Board Required to File State Disclosure form
0 Housing Authority*
0 Loan Review Committee*
O Mayor's Green Ad-Hoc Committee
O Marine Authority*
0 Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
0 Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women
O Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities
0 Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement
0 Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond
0 Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
0 Personnel Board*
0 Planning Board*
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q Production Industry Council
O Public Safety Advisory Committee
0 Safety Committee
0 Transportation and Parking Committee)
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Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
Please attach a copy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
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Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes 1 No 1 Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes1 No E. If yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
•Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes 1 or No :••••-gyes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes 1 or No t?'"Xf yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes E or Noi;!ii-yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes -1 or No elf yes; which board?
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? is o fl,2_
Name: Title:
Name: Title:
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
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• I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes 11 or No....4tch department?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ,11, spouse 11, child E, brother 1, or sister who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
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3035 Royal Palm Ave. Miami Beach, Fl. 33140 (305) 458-3835 rschuster@hebrewhomes.org
Rachel Schuster
Objective
To utilize my education and experience in the field of health care administration.
Experience
2007- Present South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Miami Beach, Fl
Center
Administrator
n Oversee, manage, and direct the day to day functions and overall operations of a 230
bed facility in accordance with the current federal, state, and local regulations that
govern long term care facilities.
n Lead facility staff in all aspect of facility operations, including setting priorities and job
assignments.
n Monitor each department's activities, communicate policies, evaluate perfoi 'lance,
provide feedback, and assist, observe, coach and discipline as needed.
n Maintain the highest degree of quality care for the resident while achieving the
facility's business objectives.
2003-2007
Hebrew Home North Dade N. Miami Beach, Fl
Administrator
n Oversee and manage the operation of a 75 bed SNF
n Personnel and Human Resource Management
n Finance- billing and collections
n Marketing
n Physical resource management
n Resident Care
2002-2003
Arch Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center N. Miami, Fl.
Administrator in Training
• Training centered on skill acquisition in prescribed areas of
administrative practice.
2000-2002
Arch Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center N. Miami, Fl.
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Responsible for census development for 98 bed SNF
n Pre-admission screening of prospective residents
n Determine Medicaid eligibility and apply for those eligible.
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[Phone number]•[E-mail address]
[Your Name]
Education
2002-2003 Florida International University
Master of Public Administration
1998-2001
Bachelor of Health Services Administration
Sum Cum Laude
Florida Licensed Nursing Home Administrator License # NH 4421
References
Miami, Fl
References are available on request.
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Deputy Seer ary, Division of Health Quality Assurance
CERTIFICATE #: 15998 LICENSE #: SNF1507096 State of Florida AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF HEALTH QUALITY ASSURANCE
NURSING HOME
This is to confirm that SOUTH BEACH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC. has complied with the rules and
regulations adopted by the State of Florida, Agency For Health Care Administration, authorized in Chapter 400, Part II, Florida
Statutes, and as the licensee is authorized to operate the following:
SOUTH POINTE PLAZA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
42 COLLINS AVENUE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
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GOVERNOR
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Granado, Rafael
From: Bonini, Danila
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:57 PM
To: Granado, Rafael; LaRosa, Clara; Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Health Advisory Committee Meeting-Reminder
On behalf of Commissioner Grieco please re-appoint Rachel Schuster to the Health Advisory Board in the Administrator
of an ACLF and/or ALF positions. Thank you for attention on this matter.
Dada
Danila E. Bonini
Aide to Commissioner MICHAEL C. GRIECO
OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 786-338-3865 / Fax: 305-673-7096 / www.miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic
community.
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Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Daniel Novela
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MIAMI BEACH
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a & b: Members of agencies, boards and committees shall be affiliated with the City;
this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a. An individual shall have been a resident of the City for a minimum of six
months; or b. An individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the City
for a minimum of six months.
• Resident of Miami Beach fora minimum of six (6) months: Yes or No 1::1
• Demonstrates ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six months: Yes or No
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes or No [::1
• I am now a resident of: North Beach South Beach Middle Beach ar
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes Zi or No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that
only Clerk's
0 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 0 Fine Arts Board 0 Normandy Shores Local Government
Neighborhood Improvement
0 Art in Public Places Committee 0 Disability Access Committee 0 Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
0 Beautification Committee 0 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
Enhancement Committee (GLBT)
0 Personnel Board
0 Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee 0 Golf Advisory Committee 0 Planning Board *
0 Board of Adjustment * * 0 Health Advisory Committee 10 Police Citizens Relations Committee
0 Budget Advisory Committee 0 Health Facilities Authority Board 0 Production Industry Council
0 Capital Improvements Projects
Oversight Committee
0 Hispanic Affairs Committee 0 Safety Committee
0 Committee on the Homeless 0 Historic Preservation Board * 0 Single Family Residential Review Panel
0 Committee for Quality Education in MB 0 Housing Authority 0 Sustainability Committee
0 Community Development Advisory 0 Loan Review Committee 0 Tennis Advisory Committee
0 Community Relations Board 0 Marine Authority 0 Transportation and Parking Committee
0 Convention Center Advisory Board 0 Miami Beach Commission for Women 0 Visitor and Convention Authority
0 Debarment Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council 0 Youth Center Advisory Board °°
0 Design Review Board* * 0 Miami Beach Human Rights Committee 0 Waterfront Protection Committee
0 Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Email address
Business Address City Zip Code
Professional License (describe): ovc 044._ Expires:
Please attach a copy of currently effective professional license.
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• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach Code? Yes or Nora1fTies, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money? Yes or No Z! If explain in detail:
• Are you curtly spying on any City Board or Committee? Yes or No If yes, which board/committee?
• In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership?
Name Position
Name Position
• List all properties owned or in which xou havpan intet
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wittin the.City of Miami Beach:
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• Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach? Yes or No
Whichdepartment and title?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent La spouse E, child brother or sister La who is
employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply.
If "Yes," identify person(s) and department(s): X/
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for
appointment. It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male 44Female 1=1
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
1:1 African-American/Black
1 1"CaucasianNVhite
Zi Asian or Pacific Islander
I:3 Native-American/American Indian
11ZI Other — Print Race:
°° Note: If applying for Youth Center Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes .:3 No Dates of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children: Yes No
If yes, please list below the names of your children, their ages and the programs in which they participate:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes CD or No if yes, please explain in detail:
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Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino/a? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a.
[:=1 No
"Yes
Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled?
4E No
[Zi Yes
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 the board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach
City Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o CMB Community Development Advisory Committee: prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having
any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom
you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
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 equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies
who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
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 OFFICER EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND
STATUTES RDI LY."
Applicant's Signature
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Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT)
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No.
t/c Received in the City Clerk's Office by :
ate
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME, PHOTOGRAPH AND A
COPY OF ANY APPLICABLE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE REQUIRED
INFORMATION.
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DANIEL NOVELA (305) 371-6711
dnovela@novelalaw.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NOVELA & ASSOCIATES, P.A., Miami, FL
Founding Partner -- October 2002 - Present
Novela & Associates focuses on corporate, real estate and entertainment transactional law.
Experience: Over ten years of experience negotiated, drafting and closing complex transactions in the
corporate, entertainment and real estate areas of law.
STEEL HECTOR & DAVIS, Miami, FL
Associate -- Corporate, April 2001 - October 2002
Corporate Experience: Acted as outside general counsel for numerous companies, negotiated and drafted
numerous general corporate agreements including stock purchase agreements, security
agreements, licensing agreements, letter agreements, distribution agreements, employment
agreements and stock option agreements.
TVG (TELEVISION GAMES NETWORK), Los Angeles, CA
Senior Corporate Counsel --August 2000 - March 2001
As the sole attorney for a cable television startup in the Los Angeles office, prepared all
necessary entertainment and corporate agreements and documents relating to the TVG cable
network including talent agreement, licensing agreement, anchor agreements, and negotiation
with cable carries and sister cable companies at Fox Television and 20th Century Fox Pictures.
Corporate Experience: Prepared a bid for the privatization of the New York City Off-Track Betting
Corporation for in excess of $200 million, prepared numerous term sheets regarding possible
spin-offs and alliances concerning TVG's wagering aspects; drafted agreements related to the
TVG web site including licensing agreements, Internet merchandizing agreements, privacy
policies, web marketing agreements; drafted and negotiated cable distribution agreements, TV
commercial agreements, direct on-air sales programming agreements, simulcast agreements, on-
air talent agreements, voice-over agreements and managed outside counsel.
CHRISTENSEN, MILLER, FINK, JACOBS, GLASER, WEIL & SHAPIRO, LosAngeks,CA
Associate -- Corporate, December 1998 - August 2000
Entertainment and Corporate Experience: Drafted and negotiated film finance, production and
distribution agreements, film merchandising agreements, licensing agreements, Internet service
agreements, security and pledge agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements,
shareholder agreements, stock option agreements, charter documents for corporations and LLCs,
and numerous other related corporate and entertainment industry agreements and documents.
Securities and M&A Experience: Drafted S-1/prospectus for an Internet company IPO and prepared,
reviewed and negotiated related offering agreements including the underwriting agreement and
registration rights agreement, prepared numerous S-3 registration statements including shelf
registrations, prepared an S-4/proxy statement in relation to a merger, drafted a merger agreement
with regards to a merger transaction for equity and debt assumption in excess of $6 billion,
drafted and reviewed numerous 34 Act filings for seasoned and startup clients.
MILBANK, TWEED, HADLEY & MCCLOY, Los Angeles, CA
Associate -- Corporate, July 1997 - December 1998
M&A Experience: Drafted and negotiated asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, contribution
agreements and security agreements and deeds of trusts, drafted agreements for a substantial
investment in a power generation project in Argentina and Guatemala and coordinated with local
counsel.
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Securities Experience: Drafted 144A high-yield related documents including a registration rights
agreement and sections of an offering memorandum; prepared sections of a Form 10, S-1 and S-
11 for a corporation converting into a REIT; drafted an S-4/Proxy for a reincorporation merger;
drafted 34 Act filings including 10Ks, 10Qs, 13Ds, 13Gs, and Form 3, 4, & 5s; and conducted
due diligence on several 144A high-yield transaction.
ARMSTRONG, TEASDALE, SCHLAFLY & DAVIS, Kansas City, MO
Associate -- Corporate and Real Estate, August 1996 - June 1997
General Corporate Experience: Drafted deeds of trust, security agreements, distribution
agreements, employment agreements, and other related general corporate documents.
BAR MEMBER: Missouri 1996, California 1998, Florida 2002
EDUCATION:
TULANE LAW SCHOOL, New Orleans, LA
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1996
Honors: Selected as a "1995 National NHSF Scholar" by the NHSF/National Hispanic Bar Association;
Recipient of the "Joseph Bostick Merit Scholarship"
Activities: Committee Chairman, La Alianza Del Derecho; Student Advocate, The POPS Program
(Program for Older Prisoners); Tutor for corporate law; Phi Delta Phi
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration, 1993
Majors: International Business; Marketing
Honors: Academic Honors 1993
Activities: Chairman, Inter-Fraternity Council; Vice-President, FIU Law Association; 1992 Honor
Delegate, Phi Delta Theta Leadership College, Social Chairman, Phi Delta Theta.
Self-Financed Undergraduate Education
L' UNIVERSITA' LORENZO DE MEDICI, Florence, Italy
Area of Concentration: Renaissance Architecture and Design, 1991
COMMUNITY: Executive Committee, MAM (Miami Art Museum) Contemporaries; Founding
Member, MAM Young Collectors Circle; Former Member, Miami Beach
Hispanic Affairs Committee.
INTEREST: Contemporary art, gardening, architecture and design, music and travel (traveled
extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Morocco)
LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish
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Granado, Rafael
From: Bonini, Danila
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 4:50 PM
To: Granado, Rafael; Hatfield, Liliam; LaRosa, Clara
Subject: Committee Appoinments
On behalf of Commissioner Grieco please nominate Carl Linder to the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee, Daniel
Novela to the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, and Dr. Richard Awdeh to the Health Advisory Committee. Thank you
for your attention on this matter.
411011000,- 4101.11.1.,
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Danila E. Bonini
Aide to Commissioner MICHAEL C. GRIECO
OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 786-338-3865 / Fax: 305-673-7096 / wvvw.miamibeachfl.cov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic
community.
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Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Carl H. Linder
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Years of Service: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No 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 Money Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes, which board?
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Linder
Carl
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1 j Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE:
305-717-7100 305-717-7101 carl@linderlawgroup.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Address: 1111 Brickell Avenue, suite 2200
Street City State Zip Code
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: South Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
analytical financial skills and tax professional
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
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: Budget Advisory Committee
Choice 2: Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee
Choice 3: Convention Center Advisory Board
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
301 Jefferson Avenue, Apt 3E
Position: Principal Attorney
Miami
FL
33131
Business Name: Linder Law Group
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The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. Yes
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
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).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
I Carl Under agreed to the following terms on 1/7/2014 9:16:27 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
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Carl H. Linder JD, LLM
The Linder Law Group
1111Brickell Avenue, Suite 2200
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone:(305)717-7100
Fax: (305)717-7101
Email: carl@linderlawarouo.corn
Mr. Linder is the owner of the Linder Law Group. Prior to working in
private practice, he was formerly an attorney with national firms
Greenberg Traurig and Akerman Senterfitt. Mr. Linder's practice
focuses on the following areas: (a) IRS civil controversy work, (b)
international and domestic business planning, international and
domestic trust and estate planning for high net worth individuals and
families, pre-immigration planning for foreign nationals, negotiation of
international business transactions with a focus on the Caribbean,
Central and South America; (c) corporate transactions of all types for
both public and private entities, including entity formation, mergers &
acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, and tax planning and
(d) complex litigation support.
Mr. Linder graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in
political science in 1992. After working for three years for the State of
New Mexico as a probation/parole officer, Mr. Linder attended Yeshiva
University - Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and received his J.D.
in 1997. Additionally, Mr. Linder received his LL.M. in Taxation from
the prestigious law school of New York University.
Mr. Linder has been chairman and/or a speaker at various Florida Bar
and other conferences related to trusts and estates and taxation.
Additionally, Mr. Linder has written various articles and book chapters
on similar subjects. Mr. Linder has sat as a Board Member of Childnet
which is Broward County's community based care provider for those
children and families living with distress. He also has sat on the Board
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of the Nat King Cole Foundation Generation Hope which is responsible
for providing musical instruments and training to public schools whose
funding has been cut. Mr. Linder has also served on the Mt. Sinai
Hospital Foundation Board, the Anti-Defamation League's Civil Rights
Committee, the Miami Beach Public Safety Committee and the South
Pointe Advisory Board.
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Carl Henry Linder
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Bar Number: 194883
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Under Law Group
1111 Brickell Ave Ste 2200
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From: Bonini, Danila
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 4:50 PM
To: Granado, Rafael; Hatfield, Liliam; LaRosa, Clara
Subject: Committee Appoinments
On behalf of Commissioner Grieco please nominate Carl Linder to the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee, Daniel
Novela to the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, and Dr. Richard Awdeh to the Health Advisory Committee. Thank you
for your attention on this matter.
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OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION
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