ith this award, we honor local leaders who have been deeply committed to bringing lasting value and opportunities for youth and families in their time of need.
Be Strong International is committed to moving individuals and families from brokenness to wholeness through educational and enrichment resources. The goal is not only to change these people’s lives, but to also impact the communities in which they reside. This ambitious objective takes civic, business and community leaders who intrinsically care and are willing to take proactive steps toward this end goal.
Be Strong International’s “Stronger Together Award” is our way of highlighting these individuals.
We are truly grateful for the recipients of this award, who have gone above and beyond to help improve the outlook for broken families in our community, especially during the pandemic.
Vania Laguerre, Bank Of America Senior Vice President Local Market Executive
Kionne McGhee, Commissioner, District 9. Miami-Dade County
Gene Schaefer, Faith and Community Leadership Officer, Equity and Engagement Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Lesly Simon, Community Engagement Director South Dade Automotive Group Toyota Homestead / KIA Miami / KIA Homestead/ South Dade Education Fund
Myrna Y. Vaca, Community Advocate
Jorge Arauz, Editor In Chief, Tag Media Brickell and Key Biscayne Magazines
Dr. Anthony Cruz, President Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Michelle Johnson, Faith and Community Leadership Officer, Equity and Engagement Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Liliam Lopez, CEO & President South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
David Pruna, Regional President, SouthState Bank Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
Baldwyn English, External Affairs Manager at Florida Power & Light Company
Grant Miller, Publisher at Miami’s Community Newspapers
Michael Miller, Publisher at Miami’s Community Newspapers
Patrick Morris, Director of Civic & Philanthropic Partnerships at Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor
Angela Ramos, Director of Community Empowerment at Univision Local Media Miami
Angelica Santibanez, Senior Manager, Community Engagement at Amazon
Felipe F. Basulto, TD Bank, Market President – Retail, South Florida
Russell Benford, Royal Caribbean Group, VP Government Relations, Americas
Daniel T. Wall, Assistant Director, Miami-Dade County, Office of Management and Budget
Dr. Amber Williams, Upright Spine Center, Founder and Clinical Director
Mayte Padron Cordones, WPLG Local 10, Director of Community Relations
Mark Trowbridge, President of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce (+ Deceased)
Stephanie Sylvestre, Former Chief Programs Officer/CIO of The Children’s Trust
Senator Shevrin Jones, District 35
Luisa Santos, School Board Member for District 9
Todd Battaglia, President and CEO of MG&A Wealth
Marlen Abrahantes, VP of Pro Insurance Consultants
Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, District 8
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of Urban League of Broward County
Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Miami-Dade County State Attorney
Representative Dotie Joseph, State Representative District 108
Ana Veiga Milton, President of Jose Milton Foundation
Jason Jenkins, Former Miami Dolphins Senior VP of Communications & Community Affairs (+ Deceased)
James R. Haj, President and CEO of The Children’s Trust
Representative Ana Maria Rodriguez, State Representative District 105
Jose Vigo, REMAX Real Estate Professional
Margie Toledo, Human Resources Director of World Fuel Services
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