2011-2012 Committee Chair
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Marilu Rios Kernan, Chair
College Admissions Assistance, LLC |
Rafael F. Saldaña, Vice Chair
Banesco USA |
Education Goals
Conduct the Education Summit in the fall:
• Educate the business community as well as the community at large on the pressing issues of our local educational systems
• Share the results of our three business focus groups conducted January 2011-April 2011
• Share solutions that are working in other similar metropolitan communities
• Rally stakeholders to work together to build a world-class educational system in Miami-Dade County and South Florida
Host three forums that address the issues resulting from the Education Summit.
Continue existing Jeanne Bellamy scholarship award.
Vet and recommend legislative items important to education needs in our community.
NEW: The Maloof Family Scholarship Fund was created by Chamber board member Al Maloof, PhD. This scholarship ensures that for 10 years, five deserving Miami-Dade County high school seniors would have a scholarship opportunity to enable them to attend the college of their choice. For information about the Maloof Family Scholarship or for information about how you can set up a scholarship fund, contact Cornelia Pereira at 305-577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com.
Click here to view the Chamber's press release.
The Jeanne Bellamy Scholarship was started by Jeanne Bellamy, the first woman to serve as chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. A scholarship will be awarded to a female high school senior from a Miami-Dade County Public High School who intends to pursue a degree in business. The scholarship is restricted to 12th graders. For more information or to view the 2009 PDF application
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Helpful Links
Member Directory - Education
Additional Information
Contact: Tania Valenzuela, 305-577-5491 | tvalenzuela@miamichamber.com