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Los Angeles ’Canes serves as the official representative of the University of Miami Alumni Association. This is your local connection to the growing global University of Miami community that keeps the orange and green bond alive!

The Los Angeles ’Canes Community is led by local University of Miami volunteers to provide an opportunity for alumni, parents, students, and friends to connect to the U through different programs and events. Our programming includes educational and social programs as well as networking opportunities across various professions. If you are looking for additional opportunities to volunteer, click here!

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Stay Connected: Update your contact info to get involved with the ’Canes Community in your area for networking and events. This will help you receive updates about when the University of Miami Alumni Association will be in your area and local events hosted by your ’Canes Community. If you’re not hearing about activities where you live, take a moment to complete this form!

For more information, please contact the Los Angeles ’Canes President at losangelescanes@miami.edu.

Support Our Student Scholarships

Please help us raise funds for student scholarships. Make your gift to the Los Angeles ’Canes Scholarship Fund today. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving first-year UM student from your area. Show your support for fellow ’Canes by giving HERE.

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Meet Our Leaders

NAME / BOARD POSITION / TERM	NAME / BOARD POSITION / TERM
Dawn Minkow, B.S.C. '12 President 2020-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Vanessa Suarez, B.S.C. '18 President-Elect 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Alex Saintus, B.S.C.P.E. '07 Vice President, Communications 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio	David Janow, B.S. '93 CO Vice President, Programming 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Carin Mazaira, B.S.C. '13 CO Vice President, Programming 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Hector Muñoz, M.B.A. '05 Vice President, Strategic Engagement 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Chris Baar, B.A. '08 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Joshua Baer, M.B.A. '22, M.S. '23 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Chelsea Cook, B.B.A. '16 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Jarred Dahlerbruch, B.M. '19 Member at Large 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio
James Davidson, B.A. '09 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Ryan Donahue, B.S.B.E. '17 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Jimmy Escobar, B.B.A. '09 Member at Large 2022-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Emanuel Fidalgo, B.S.C. '09 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Jack Gibbons, B.S. '74, M.Ed. '76 Member at Large 2022-2025	Shadi Gowhari, M.S.B.A. '19 Member at Large 2022-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Joshua Greene, B.M. '95 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Nathaniel Jackson, B.S.C. '14 Member at Large 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Jessica Lawson, M.A. '13 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Shanghao Li, Ph.D. '14 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Jacob Muñoz, B.B.A. '20 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	William Pierrepont, B.S.C. '14 Member at Large 2023-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Venus Ramos, B.S. '94, M.D. '98 Member at Large 2022-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Blake Reisinger, B.S.C. '06 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio
Joshua Rutta, B.B.A. '08 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio	Jennifer Vogel, B.S.C. '16 Member at Large 2024-2025 LinkedIn Bio

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