The event started with opening remarks from Juan Fernandez- Barquin (left), Clerk of the Court of Miami Dade County. His remarks were both engaging and inspiring, setting an optimistic tone for the event. Our Keynote Speaker was Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins of Miami Dade County District 8 (right). We were also honored to give her the Green Visionary Award. Thank you to our panel moderator, Frankie Ruiz, Chief Wellness Officer of the City of Miami, for spearheading the panel discussion. The "From Waste to Zero in the 305" discussion informed our attendees as to what is being done in our community to help decrease the impact of waste on the environment. The panel consisted of Moe Hachem of Sneaker Impact, Javier Sanchez, Executive Director of Dolphins Challenge Cancer, Irela Bague, Miami-Dade County Chief Bay Officer, Juan Gorriti, of FCC Environmental Services, and Teddy L'Houtellier, Sustainability Director of the University of Miami.
Green Visionary Awards
Carolina Vester, Deputy Community Recreation Director of the City of Coral Gables (Pictured with Vince Lago, Mayor of the City of Coral Gables)
Jose Enrique Cueto, Deputy Director, Chief Project Delivery Officer, Miami Dade County Dept. of Transportation and Public Works
The Honorable Mayor of Miami Dade County, Danielle Levine Cava, reciving the Eco Innovation Award
Nelson Penalver, Executive Director of Sales Postal Center International
Javier Sanchez, Executive Director of Dolphins Challenge Cancer
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