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GreenLight engages with the community to identify and address barriers to economic mobility by scaling proven programs that open opportunities and make measurable progress towards a more equitable future. Addressing Challenges in Miami 51% of households in Miami struggle to meet their basic living expenses, far exceeding state and national averages 24% of eighth-grade children are proficient in math, with a disproportional scoring gap between Black and Latine students and their white peers $10,093 is the average annual income for the bottom 20% of workers, compared to $254,000 on average for the top 20% Miami Team and Partners GreenLight Miami is made up of a diverse group of changemakers from across the community, working together for positive impact. Team & Advisors Investors What Our Community is Saying “Serving as the pathway to opportunity for our community, Miami Dade College is proud to collaborate with GreenLight Fund to strengthen initiatives that remove barriers, enhance economic mobility, and deliver solutions transformative to our city and the students we serve.” Madeline Pumariega President, Miami Dade College “By listening to our residents, investing in proven programs, and measuring impact, GreenLight Miami will help us break down barriers and create lasting change. Together, we’re building a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous future for all Miami-Dade families.” Daniella Levine Cava Miami-Dade County Mayor “Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. The GreenLight Fund’s strategy aligns seamlessly with our mission, enabling us to expand our reach and provide essential resources to the families and individuals we serve. Partnerships like this are vital to strengthening our community.” Symeria Hudson President and CEO, United Way Miami Team Emily Montes Emily Montes Coordinator, GreenLight Miami Valeria Perez-Ferreiro Valeria Perez-Ferreiro Founding Executive Director, GreenLight Fund Miami Yanelis Valdes Yanelis Valdes Program Manager, GreenLight Miami Founding Investors Dan Adan / Halmos Capital AJ and Kerri Ager/ Goldman Sachs Angel Alvarez Suzanne Amaducci Anonymous Baptist Health South Florida Robert And Ana Barlick Jonathan And Sarah Barrios / JP Morgan David Becker And Rebecca Wallack Mari Beeck Tere Blanca / Blanca Commercial Real Estate Ricardo And Claudia Caporal Russ And Judy Carson Abbey Chase Chidsey Family Fund Nicole and José Costa Deloitte Miami / David Coto And Kim Griffin Laura And Stonington Cox Albert De Cardenas Jorge And Jane De Cardenas Claudia And Carlos De La Cruz Jr. Manny De Zarraga / JLL Debra And David Deutch Bob Dickinson The Dinovi Family Foundation – Deanna And Tony Dinovi Al Dotson Miguel And Vivian Duenas Alejandra Fernandez And Michalis Stavrinides Leslie And Gregory Ferrero Firestone Capital Management Kirt And Francesca Gardner Barbara Garrett Dave And Hilary Gershman / Trivest Partners Walter And Yasmin Gonzalez Nancy Hector Deborah Hoffman Cena Hackler Jackson José Milton Foundation Jared Kaplan / Newedge Wealth Arden And Jack Karson Todd Krim Bank Of America Miami / Vania Laguerre And Gene Schaefer Dan Lansman The Jorge And Awilda Lopez Family Fund / The Cornerstone Group Paul Lowenthal The Maroone Family Julianne And Derek Mcdowell Camilo And Nina Miguel Jr. Alex Montague And Maria Alonso Claudia And Gabe Navarro Marcel And Susana Navarro Dave And Jane Nolan Ken O’Keefe The Jane And Daniel Och Family Foundation Will Osborne And Karen Bechtel Mike Pappas Eric Poms Jared Waggy And Anthony Poppe Jarrett And Sean Posner Alan Potamkin Santiago Tobar Potes Peter Pruitt Thomas R. Roth Sumesh Sachar Mackenzie Scott Ron Shuffield /Ewm Fernando Silva / Lockton Corp John And Susan Simon Gregory G. Simoncini And Ed Dudley Paul And Marte Singerman Lauren Smith And Mel Meinhardt STW Foundation Tony Tamer Troy And Sissy Templeton / Trivest The Barry S. Sternlicht Foundation The Kirk Foundation Bennett Thompson Avi And Maria Weintraub Teresa Weintraub Annette And Seth Werner Louis Wolfson III Type Miami Becomes GreenLight Fund’s 14th Location Nationwide Announcement, News, Press Release Miami Becomes GreenLight Fund’s 14th Location Nationwide Jan 29, 2025 Miami Join our work in Miami We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. Follow Us GreenLight Fund Miami Get In Touch
