Announcing our new leaders for 2022!

Venny Torre Begins Term as Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, Foundation Elects Officers and Appoints New Board Member, Adriana Verdeja

As the sun set at the beautiful Mamey on 3^rd rooftop on January 19^th, Vice Mayor Mike Mena installed the 2022 Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors and Officers. Venny Torre was welcomed as the 20th Chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. Board Members John Harris and Erica English were awarded the 2021 Board Members of the Year Award in front of gathered friends from the community and Merrick Society members. Congratulations to the 2022 Board of Directors!

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Venny Torre as the Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation's Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. Venny is the principal of Torre Companies and is an admired leader in his field for visionary projects with an unparalleled focus on quality and aesthetics. Active in the community, Venny contributes his time and financial resources to many local non-profit and civic organizations. In addition to serving on the Foundation Board for the past six years, Venny most recently served as the past President of the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, is a current member of the City’s Planning & Zoning Board, a Past Chair of the City’s Historic Preservation Board and a Past Vice President Dade Heritage Trust. Venny, his lovely wife Coco and daughter Olivia live in Coral Gables.

The Foundation congratulates Venny on his new role and looks forward to great things under his leadership!

New Role, Chair Elect, Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh was inducted as Chair Elect of the Coral Gables Community Foundation's Board of Directors.

Michael, the Foundation's immediate past Treasurer is a Partner and Wealth Manager at Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University and holds a master’s degree in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University. When Michael is not working he enjoys playing golf, running, and watching his beloved Red Raiders.

The Foundation congratulates Michael on his new role!

Welcome New Board Member, Adriana Verdeja-Arango

Adriana Verdeja-Arango is the Executive Director of Government and Community Relations for the University of Miami. Ms. Verdeja-Arango was born and raised in Miami and grew up with a passion for higher education, design and architecture. Coming from a family with businesses in construction and design, she also has worked in higher education for over a decade serving in various roles with the University of Miami from fundraising as Senior Director of Development, to Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. Welcome Adriana!

Congratulations Board of Directors 2022-2023

President & CEO Mary Snow, Coco Torre, Board Chair Venny Torre and Vice Mayor Mike Mena.

Foundation Past Chairs

Don & Jeannett Slesnick and Jack Lowell with Vice Mayor Mike Mena and Gloria Burns.

Congratulations Erica English (pictured here) and John Harris recognized as 2021 Board Members of the year.

Board members continuing to serve include Chair Venny Torre, newly elected Chair-Elect Michael Walsh, Immediate Past Chair Laura Russo, Esq, Secretary Aura Reinhardt, Treasurer Kaiser Ahmed, Community Giving Committee Co-Chairs David Olazabal and Michael McCarthy, Scholarship Committee Chair Matthew Meehan, Tour of Kitchens Chair Liz Parnes, Annual Gala Chair Sissy DeMaria-Koehne, DeDe Austin, Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz, Esq, Erica English, Esq, John Harris, Jack Lowell, Paul Lowenthal, Lee Osiason, Esq, Pedro R. Parra, Alberto Jose Perez, Dr. Sadia Raja and Scott Richey. Ex-Officio Members continuing to serve are Wayne Eldred representing the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Vice Mayor Mike Mena serving as the City Liaison.

Press Release attached HERE

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