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Welcome to the homepage for the Los Angeles ’Canes

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!

Connect with the U

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

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