HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRB ResumesVirginia M. Akar
36 \I''. I Sired, 219 •\Iianmi, FI.33132 • Phone: 30:5..i0.5.8881 • 1•.-Mail: Virginia.Akar@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Human rights advocate who is passionate about social justice and improving the lives of the most disadvantaged in our community.
Interestcd in developing and implementing sustainable community programs Nvitbin a human rights framework to alleviate poverty and
social concerns.
Higliliglits
• Professional and personable
• Strong leader
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Bilingual
Accomplishments
• Master of Laws in Intercultural Human Rights
• Co-founder of Yount; Musicians Unite, a non-profit organization that provides free music programs in local schools and unites young
music students from all socio-economic sectors
Experience
CEO, January 2012 to present
Young Musicians Unite, Inc. ---- Miami, 11.
Co-founder of the organization, helped organize several local fundraisers, apply for grants and participate in Give Miami Day. Board
member and advisor.
Assistant State Attorney, August 1991 to,Junc 1998
Miami -Dade County State Attorney's Office --- Miami, FL
Litigated numerous 1)11I and Felony cases; ,Juvenile Division Chief; developed excellent rapport with judges and colleagues.
Education
LLM Master of Laws: Intercultural Human Rights, .Sufna Cum Lauds. 2016
St. Thomas University School of Law --- \'Iiarui, FI.
Course work in Povcrn., Protection of Refugees, International Law, I-Iunman Rights Lawyering, International Economic Law, the
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Covenant on Rcononnic, Social and Cultural Rights, Humanitarian Law, WW'onmen's Rights,
International Criminal Law.
JD: Cum Lauds, 1994
St. Thomas University School of Law --- \furor, Pl.
BS: Journalism, 1990
University of Florida --- Gainesville, Pl.
City of Miami Zoning Application
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Folio 0101110601094
City Address: 36 NE 1 ST
County Address:
36 NE 1 ST
DESA PARTNERS LPEAST
FLAGLER LLC
550 MAMARONECK AVE STE
Mailing Address: 404
•HARRISON, NY 10528
Adjusted Area:
Lot Size:
Year Built:
Legal
Description:
0/010
10
0
0SgF
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190,197 Sq Ft
27,250
1926
MIAMI NORTH P8 B-41 LOT B &
W45FT LOT 5 & E40FT OF LOT 7 &
LOT 15six tie LOT SIZE
iRRE uLAR OR 19295-2436 0990 5
'Subdivision:
CITY OF MIAMI NORTH ELK 116
PB B-41
Assessment Information:
2017 2016 2015
Mami 21 Zoning(Current):
Existing Land Use
Land Vakre.
$0 $8,525,000 $8,525,000
Zone:
Description:
Enactment:
T6-80-0
Urban Core Zone
13114
LU
Code:
Description:
Description:
Areas of Specific Designation:
Section:
None
Description:
Enactment:
113
Office
Building
COMMERCIAL AND
SERVICES
Budding yaw
XF Value:
Marr at Value:
Assessed Value:
$0 317,275,000 $15,175,000
$0 30 so
$0 $25,1300,000 $23,700,000
30 $18,634,000 $16,940,000
Future Land Use
Sales Information:
Special Area Planning:
FLU
Code:
Description:
Description:
Year:
20141113 120000901
Section: Description: Enactment:
None
0
CBD
Central Business
District
Established Setbacks:
District Information:
Section:
None
Description: + Area:
Sub
Former 11000(Not Valid):
Zone:
Description:
CBD ,Central Business District
Enactment
Former Overlay Districts:
Section:
None
i
Description:
Enactment:
City
Commissioner
District
Sale Amount
$100
so
City
Commissioner.
NET ID:
Ken Russell
11
,DOWNTOWN/BRICKELL
NET Name: (SAME LOCATION AS
OVERTOWM)
NET Phone:
Code
Enforcement
District:
Code
Enforcement
Admin.
(305) 960-5135
MARIA TOVAR
sale OJR
29504-3154
19295-2436
Homestead Information:
Year:
2017
2016
2015
Homestead:
$0
$0
$0
Second Homestead:
$0
$0
0
Alternate Addresses:
28 NE 1 ST
38 NE 1 ST
32 NE 1 ST
48NE1ST
36 NE 1ST
36NE1ST327
Historic & Environmental
Preservation:
Type: ' Flag Present:
Scenic Transp.:
istoric Sites:
Arch. Zones:
Code
Enforcement
Phone:
(305) 329-4800
Env. Preserv:
Flood Zone:
Flood
Zone:
Elevation:
-9999
Description
AREAS LOCATED OUTSIDE
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA
Historic District
Arch. Conserv:
No
No
No
No
YES
[No
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KAMALAH FLETCHER
500 NE 26th Street, Apt. 4B, Miami, FL 33137 C: 305-924-4753 kamayfletcher@grnail.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Ambitious and well -networked Community Engagement Professional who creates strategic
alliances with organization and grassroots leaders to effectively align with and support key equity
and resilience initiatives. Builds and retains high impact by focusing efforts of true community asset
based approached to building, developing, and motivating skilled local community leadership.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS - COORDINATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
JAN2015- Initiated Resilient Miami initiative within Catalyst Miami which resulted in securing $1001( in
planning funding to build proposal to engage low-income communities in Climate Resilience
QCT2015 - Core Leadership for 2015 People's Climate March planning group, which has led to the
development of Miami Climate Alliance, a coalition developed to maintain engagement in issues related
to climate change impact within Miami -Dade County.
DEC2O15 - Joined Gulf South Rising delegation to C0P21 climate negotiations in Paris, FR.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
05/08 to Current
04/16 to Current
10/15 to 4/16
11/11 to 4/16
10/09 to 10/ 1 1
09/01 to 10/06
10/00 to 09/01
EDUCATION
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
5PR2013
12 credits earned
3.75 GPA
Founder & Chief Problem Solver - A Little Help Never Hurt- Miami, FL
Director of Community Partnerships - American Red Cross - South Florida Region
Florida Field Director - Moms Clean Air Force - Miami, FL
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Learning - Catalyst Miami - Miami, FL
Community Initiatives Coor. - Neighborhood Housing Services of SoFL - Miami, FL
Affiliate Site Manager (Morgan State University) - Jumpstart Baltimore - Baltin-lore, FL
Asst. Director/Lead Teacher YWCA - HAC Childcare Center - Miami, FL
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
SPR2009
12 credits earned
4.0 GPA
Boston University
Boston, MA
FALL1994-SPR 1997
67 credits earned
2.12 GPA
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Miami Workers Center- Board Member (Current)
Florida Prosperity Partnership - Board Member (Current)
Miami Climate Alliance - Leadership Committee (Current)
New Leaders Council - Executive Committee Member - Alumni Co -Chair
South Florida Community Development Coalition - Advisory Committee 2013-2014 -
AmeriCorps Alums
National Association for the Education of Young Children 2001 - 2006
National Black Child Development Institute 2001 - 2006
Park Heights Success by 6 Early Childhood Task Force - Governance Board Member (2003)
MSU Head Start Parent Policy Committee Community Rep (2003 Academic Year- 2006).
Baltimore Leadership AP/Countdown to Kindergarten(Summer 2005 - 2006)
The Ark Baltimore, MD - Advisory Board member (Spring 2006- Fall 2006)
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KAMALAH FLETCHER
500 NE 26th Street. Apt. 48, Miami, FL33137 I C: 305-924-4753 l kamayfletcher@gmaail.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Ambitious and well -networked Community Engagement Professional who creates strategic
alliances with organization and grassroots leaders to effectively align with and support key equity
and resilience initiatives. Builds and retains high impact by focusing efforts of true community asset
based approached to building, developing, and motivating skilled local community leadership.
The people in the world who have the least, deserve the best, and should have talented people
working on their behalf. I am one of those talented people, part of a great organization going about
this work through creativity and collaboration with an undying commitment to raising the voices of
the voiceless. I work to build parity through the growth of individual and community economic
empowerment, crisis navigation, self -advocacy, and sound policy. 1 craft my work through my version
of the social graces; Social Equity, Social Responsibility, Social Theory, Social Media. Social Reform,
Social Movements, Social Wellness ...you get the idea, This work/life journey has grown my relentless
optimism about our sector's ability to do all we can to achieve an equitable society where all people
can live with respect and dignity. Any successes are the result of my practice of inclusion without
judgment, heralding every level of skill and ability in those before me, and remembering "there but by
the grace, go I".
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
• Leadership/communication skills
• Community Outreach
• Human Resources
• Self -motivated
• Customer -oriented
• Building Private -public
Partnerships
• Systems & Processes
• Quality Assurance
• Program, Design, Development,
Thought leadership and Visioning
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Coordination and Community Engagement:
• Initiated Resilient Miami initiative within Catalyst Miami which
resulted in securing $100,000 in planning funding to build initiative to
engage low-income communities in climate resilience JAN 2015
• Core Leadership for 2015 People's Climate March which has led to the
development of Miami Climate Alliance, a coalition to maintain
engagement in issues related to climate change impact within
Miami -Dade County. OCT 2015
• Joined Gulf South Rising delegation to COP21 Climate negotiations in
Paris, FR - DEC 2015
• Performance Evaluations
• Nonprofit Management and
Leadership
• Business Diplomacy and
Relationship Management
• Business operations
• Coaching and Leadership
Development
• Popular Education, Training
Facilitation, and Curriculum
Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/2015 io 4/2016 Florida Field Director
Moms Clean Air Force - Miami, FL
Responsible for educating the public and building visibility for Moms Clean Air
Force mission, vision and values throughout Florida, with a specific focus on
South Florida. This work is achieved through the individual engagement and
the development of strong coalition coalesced and united against air pollution
- including the urgent crisis of our changing climate - to protect the health or
our children and our communities.
11/2011 to 412016
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Learning
Catalyst Miami - Miami, FL
Unique position at Catalyst Miami maintaining cross -cutting roles within the
organization and responsible for engagement in coalition building and
facilitation with key external partners and collaborators; and in new program
development. Primarily responsible for building community capacity for social
change through designing and conducting trainings & leadership programs, as
well as managing key advocacy initiatives and campaigns. Provide guidance
and coordination in the development of projects such as Miami Thrives
Network and The Social Justice Table through co -creating and implementing
the vision, mission and goals of the Network, in collaboration with program
staff managing related projects. Most recently, role has focused on engaging
low-income communities in climate resilience. Focus on the mission and
innovation work of the organization as it relates to engagement, advocacy
and policy activities, training, support and coordination of Catalyst staff,
partners and constituents toward a practice of collaboration and collective
impact in relation to our key policy priorities and issue areas. Work closely
across programs in the identification of areas for innovation and growth
especially within the wealth and asset building, community leadership
development, network weaving, and community resilience. Maintain subject
area expertise in asset development & personal financial empowerment,
training and facilitation, and organizational capacity building strategies.
05/2008 to Current Founder & Chief Problem Solver
A Little Help Never Hurt - Miami, FL
I started "A Little Help Never Hurt", an agency which offers personal problem
solving for complex and sensitive issues, freelance writing, consulting, and
facilitation. Currently engaged in providing individual coaching for
emancipated foster youth and parents under DCF supervision. Assist clients
with goal setting, identifying values, encourage decision making skills and
actions to achieve family success. Strategies in individual and family behavior
modification with a focus on health, financial freedom, relationship building,
creating child friendly home environments, and living with integrity. -"There is
always a solution to the problem, sometimes we just need a little help getting
there."
10/2009to 10/2011 Community Initiatives Coordinator (continuation of Public Allies/AmeriCorps
/Community Liaison)
Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida - Miami, FL.
Member of NHSSF's then newly formed Community Building and Organizing
Team working intensively in the Brownsville community of North West
Miami -Dade County. Helped to execute Success Measures Data Collection
pilot. Design and implement community -building strategies and assisted in
the development of the Brownsville Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
Primary resident contact responsible for engaging resident in block organizing
and dialogging. Responsible for design and implementation of local Resident
Leadership institute as part of NeighborWorks America neighborhood
revitalization work. Identified resources and engaged residents for community
change. Built effective partnerships in Brownsville community and greater
Miami area. Evaluated the impact of program and project activities as well as
co -supervised 4 AmeriCorps members.
09/2001 to 10/2006 Affiliate Site Manager
Morgan State University - Jumpstart Baltimore - Baltimore, FL
Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Jumpstart Program at the Affiliate Site
level. Developed curriculum and facilitated trainings. Supported and recruited
40-60 Corps members for each of 5 program years. Developed systems and tools
to streamline paperwork and improve program quality. Managed relationship
with MD State Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism, including
planning committees and quarterly reporting. Cultivated community
relationships to broaden program impact in the greater Baltimore community.
Mentor, coach, and counsel members to ensure success in both Jumpstart
and academic life. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to Early
Childhood Education and Training, Program Management, Campus and
Community Partnerships, Jumpstart National Network Responsibilities,
Campus Specific Responsibilities: Office of Financial Aid - Student
Employment, Jumpstart Corps Member from 1995-1997.
10/2000to09/2001 Asst. Director/Lead Teacher
YWCA - HAC Childcare Center - Miami, FL
Assisted Director in supervision, and training of center staff. Supervised high
school and medical student volunteers. Implemented YWCA
developmentally appropriate curriculum. Assisted with general record keeping,
budgeting and fee collection. Supervised classroom of 15-20 two to five year
olds of transient families and respective skiff; maintained classroom materials
and expenditures to remain within budget; planned and wrote lesson plans;
presented lessons; promoted independent and group interactions; kept daily
attendance, meal count & developmental records for each child. Ensured
over-all program quality by maintaining a good relationship with parents, staff
and other agencies. Worked with CPHI-HAC caseworkers to connect families
to educational, financial, employment and social service resources to promote
independent living.
EDUCATION
pursued Bachelor of Science: General Studies
University of Miami - Coral Gables, MA, United States
SPR2013
12 credits earned
3,75 GPA
pursued Bachelor of Science: Sociology
Miami Dade College - Miami, FL
5PR2009
12 credits earned
4.0 GPA
pursued Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Boston University- Boston, MA.
67 credits earned
2.12 GPA
AFFILIATIONS
Miami Workers Center- Board Member (Current)
Florida Prosperity Partnership - Board Member (Current)
Miami Climate Alliance - Leadership Committee (Current)
New Leaders Council - Executive Committee Member - Alumni Co -Chair
(Current), former post Curriculum Committee
South Florida Community Development Coalition - Advisory Committee
2013-2014
New Leaders Council 2012 Inaugural Fellow
AmeriCorps Alums
National Association for the Education of Young Children 2001 - 2006
National Black Child Development Institute 2001 - 2006
Park Heights Success by 6 Early Childhood Task Force - Governance Board
Member (2003)
MSU Head Start Parent Policy Committee Community Rep (2003 Academic
Year- 2006)
Baltimore Leadership AP/Countdown to Kindergarten - Family and Community
Engagement Committee (Summer 2005 - 2006)
The Ark (Head Start program for Episcopal Community Services of MD) -
Advisory Board member (Spring 2006- Fail 2006)
TRAINING
Results Based Accountability
Interaction Institute for Social Change Facilitative Leadership
NeighborWorks America Community Building and Organizing Curriculum
Certified Parent Leadership Training Institute Facilitator - Phase 2 Democracy
Skills Building
High/Scope PLAN -DO -REVIEW
Jumpstart for Young Children Train the Trainers
VOLUNTEERISM/SERVICE
Hands on Miami (2009 - present)
Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida - Community Leadership Trainer
(2010- present)
Miami Book Fair International (2008 - present)
AmeriCorps Alums (1995 - present)
Children's Home Society (2006 - present)
Take Stock in Children (2009 - 2011)
AmeriCorps Affiliation - Jumpstart 1995-1997, Public Allies 2009/2010,
City of Miami Zoning Application
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Miami 21 Znning(Current):
Zone:
T6-36A-L
Description:
Urban Gore Zone
Areas
Section:
Enactment: LU Code
of Specific Designation:
Description: Enactment:
None
Special Area Planning:
Section:
Description:
Enactment.
None
8
FLU
Code:
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Property Information:
City Address:
County Address
Owner:
0132300410
500 NE 26
500
NE 26 ST 4-B
DEANNA LEE OSWALD
Mailing Address:
Beds/Baths/Half:
Floors:
500 NE 26 ST #4B
MIAMI, FL 33137
212/0
0
Living Units:
Actual Area
Living Area:
Adjusted
Area:
1
0 Sq F
910 Sq Ft
910 Sq Ft
Lot Size:
0
Year Built:
Legal Description:
Subdivision:
1974
EL DORADO BAY CONDOAPTS UNIT
4B -4TH FLOOR UNDIV 5 34% INT IN
COMMON ELEMENTS CLERKS FILES
74R95992& 74R112416 & 74R112417
OR 17206-0242 0596 1
EL DORADO BAY CONDO
Assessment nformation:
Year.
Land Value:
Building Value:
2017
$0
$0
2016
so
2015
SO
Existing Land Use
Description:
Description:
Future Land Use
Description:
Restricted
Corn.
Restricted
Commercial
District Information:
XF Value:
Market Va
so
$o
$D
$134,316
SO
03,320
Assessed Value
S0
$113,652
$103,320
Sales Information:
Year.
Sale Amount:
Sale OIR
20140619
$129,000
29203-2037
9960501
$30,000
17206-0242
19901201
$28,500
14840-2290
Homestead Information:
Established Setbacks:
City Commissioner
District:
2
Year.
Homestead:
2017
$0
2016
so
2015
$0
Section:
None
Description:
Area:
Sub: City Commissioner.
NET ID:
Ken Russell
10
Second Homestead:
None
so
$0
Alternate Addresses:
$O
Former 11000(Not Valid):
Zone:
R-4
Description:
Multifamily High -Density
Residential
NET Name:
WYNWOODIEDGEWATER
Enactment: NET Phone:
Former Overlay Distriicts:
Section:
SD-20
Description:
Edgewater Overlay
District
Code Enforcement
District:
(305) 960-2904
2
Historic & Environmental
Preservation:
Type:
Flag Present
Code Enforcement
Admin:
Enactment. Code Enforcement
Phone:
Flood
Zone:
MARIA TOVAR
Scenic Transp
No
Historic Sites:
No
(305) 329.4860
Flood Zone:
Arch. Zones:
No
Env. Preserv:
JHistoric District:
No
No
AE
Arch. Conserv:
No
Elevation:
10
Description:
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS
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