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LITTLE HAITI REV "ALZATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRERii % ldI T II1I
CITY OF MIAMI
Name: Lesline Anglade-Dorieans
Email/Phone: Lesline0o7 a@yahoo.com1305-763-1610
Home Address: 12391 SW 140th Street Miami,FL 33186
(Street/City/Zip Code)
Lesiine.Angiade@mylliarnilies.com/786-423-4529
Business/Employer: Florida Department of Children & Families Email/Phone:
Business Address: 401 NW 2nd Avenue North-1007 Miami, FL 33128
(Street/City/Zip Code)
CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY
MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE
HAITI TRUST.
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY?
YES 0 NO
Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume.
EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate, JD 2006 Nova Southeastern University
2002 Bachelor of Science, Major Political Science and Minor Communication
Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE: 19 years Child Welfare Experience with Florida Department
of Children in Families overseeing Child Care Licensing, Child Protective
Investigations, Quality Assurance and Community Based Care Contract
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; Miami Children Initiative Board Member
Race Equity and Inclusion in Child Welfare, Miami Dade Community
Base Care Alliance, Monroe County Community Base Care Alliance
02/09/2022
ignature Date
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO:
City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133
Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt", all information submitted is considered public record. The Florida Public: Records Art (FPRA)
requires the City to make all public records available fir inspection and to provide copies upon request.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS t
Highly goal -oriented professional ocusing on service delivery, operational improvement, -n CS'
industrialization, efficiency and quality client service
Demonstrated success as the operations lead for Southern Region (Miami -Dade and Monroe
Counties, to manage as the Family and Community Services processes in a manner necessary to
fulfill all plans, goals, processes, standards, and performance indicators for Child Protective
Investigations, Safety, Permanency, Well -Being, ChildCare Licensing, and the Community Based
Care Contract. Oversight of 100 million dollar private contract for CBC of Miami -Dade and Monroe
Proven record of applying analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, strategic planning, and
innovation to meet requirements within specific budget constraints.
Effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills, work ethics, and committed to excellence.
Lesline007@yahoo.com
(305)763-1610 M• (305)255-9592 H
August 2003-December 2006
August 1998-May 2002
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Juris Doctor
Honors: Pro Bono Honor Program, Silver Level
Activities: Public Interest Law Society, Member
Black Law Student Association, Member
Student Bar Initiative, Member
Relevant Course Work: Family Law
Domestic Violence Workshop
Mediation Theory and Practice
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science, Political Science Minor: Communication Studies
Honors: FSU Service Scholar/Torchbearer
Golden Key Honor Society
Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida Southern Scholarship Foundation
Activities: Community Service -America Reads Foundation
Alumni Association
Peer Advisor College of Social Sciences
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Management Consultant 11 Department of Children and Families Miami, FL
Supervise employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance. Unit
employees respond to allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions;
determine findings; and submits information into Families Safe Family Network. Ensure unit
employees compliance with both internal procedures identified by Zone Administrators and
Florida Statute Chapter 39 Juvenile and Dependency Proceedings. Determine immediate risk to
child safety and permanency. Opens, maintains and closes files related to families being served.
Arranges for or provides transportation for clients. Schedules and gathers information for and
participates in case legal sufficiency staffing. Explain rights and responsibilities to children and
family members. Performs on -call duties. Arrange for emergency placement for children at risk.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to understand and apply
relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to each individual abuse report assigned.
Juvenile Competency Trainer Twin Oaks Forensic Outpatient Services Miami, FL
Self Employed Contractor providing education and training to juveniles that have been adjudicated
incompetent to proceed to trial due to mental illness or mental retardation. Responsibilities include
but are not limited to providing weekly training to juvenile delinquents by explaining and teaching
the juvenile court system. Tasks include teaching legal vocabulary and terminology to minors.
Complete monthly progress report, training report, and competency evaluation report for courts.
Provide court documentation regarding juveniles' progress.
Intern South Miami Dade Courthouse diant'L
Served as an assistant to judge during civil proceedings. Assisted parties withr* iues%ians
concerning judgments, status of cases, and subpoenas. Performed legal research and died 1R1 V
memoranda on various issues, including civil procedure, domestic violence, and traffilarfractiOR. C)
Reviewed motions, prepared summaries of legal arguments and assisted in preparatuatugf c
rulings. Observed pre-trial conferences, settlement conferences and motion hearing gpvi ed
judge with case briefs and research concerning certain cases.cri
Honorable .fudge Mercedes A. Bach Honors: Miami Dade County Intern of the
Honorable Judge Micheal J. Samuels Florida Bar Association Scholarshiin
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Family and Community Services
Southern Region Department of Children and Families Miami, FL
Oversee Operations for Miami Dade and Monroe County Social Services Department. Manages
Child Care Licensing for all daycares and monitors operations for Child Protective Investigators
responsible for investigating abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Responsible for providing day-
to-day leadership and management for the above areas of responsibility and working with DCF
staff to deliver best practices. Directing the comprehensive integration and coordination of
diversified activities necessary to implement the objectives of Family First Prevention Services
Act, Manages 100 million yearly dollar contract to ensure delivery of service and contract
oversight for the Community Based Care. Collaboration between DCF and multiple state partners,
to include their leaders, community providers, persons with lived experiences, system advocates,
legislators, and various other interested stakeholders.
Regional Operations Manager for Child Protective Investigations
Department of Children and Families Miami, FL
Supervises and oversees the day to day management and administration of all regional Family and
Community Services programs for the Southern Region (Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties).
Ensures the administration of all service programs are carried out in conformity with statewide
services plans and all other policies and guidelines established by the Regional Director-DCF.
Coordinates with the Regional Director and Regional Community Development Administrator to
assure that service delivery is consistent with applicable law, rules, policy and procedure.
Implements Departmental rules and procedures, ensuring staff are provided training regarding
Department procedures and rules, and conducts reviews of staff compliance with rules Conducts
routine analyses on state and federal performance indicators for the program areas under the direct
responsibility of department staff and submits plans to the Regional Director-DCF for
improvement initiatives. and procedures. Identifies and assesses local needs and approves local
systems of care. teragency partnerships to improve the delivery of services while addressing local
service needs.
Economic Self -Sufficiency Specialist Department of Children and Families Miami, FL
Determine eligibility for public assistance following state and federal regulations. Link client
information to department programs, state agencies, and community organizations in qualifying
clients for food stamps, aid for dependant families, and medical benefits. Use enumerated files and
databases provided by IRS, INS. Social Security Information and other Federal agencies to run
clearance for client eligibility. Position as a Public Eligibility Specialist include interacting and
interviewing client, researching financial information, updating client information, providing
client with explanations of services and program regulations
Department of Transportation Administrative Assistant United States Coast Guard Miami, FL
Served as clerical assistant to special investigative agents. Responsible for answering phones,
typing correspondence, ie memorandums, letters, agendas, etc. filing, making travel arrangements,
and mail distribution. Coordinated conferences, military training, and track office supplies.
Forwarded case files with appropriate exhibits and documentation to the correct depaitrnent such
as US Attorney's Office, District Legal Department, and Commandment following strict
guidelines. Developed worksheets for case research and investigation procedures.
College of Social Sciences Peer Advisor Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
Assisted students with class schedules and academic information. Coordinated educational and
academic programs for students to ensure graduation. Served as a liaison between the Dean of
Social Sciences and students
LANGUAGES
Creole French
COMPUTER SKILLS
Certified in Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw Certified Computer Application Specialist
Certified Data Entry Specialist
Corel WordPerfect
Spreadsheet, Adobe Reader
GA Shines
HomeSafenet, ABIS, CJIS, Fahis
Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Works)
PagerMaker, PhotoShop
Criminal Justice Information System, CLEAR
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
Child Protective Investigation Status
Domestic Violence/Mediation
Division of Family Preservation and Services
Adoption and Case Management
Statewide Child Fatality Board Member
Advanced Child Abuse and Neglect
Florida Victim Abuse Conference
Crimes Against Children
Sexually Abused and Exploited Children
RECEIVED
2022 MINK AM 8: 01
LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST
OFFICE OF THE CITY CRD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
CITY OF MIAMI
Name: Anthony J. Burns Email/Phone: aburns@plazaequity.com
Home Address: 2675 Hunter Court, Weston, FL 33331
(Street/City/Zip Code) 307-699-5387
Business/Employer: Plaza Equity Partners Email/Phone:
Business Address: 6161 NE 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
(Street/City/Zip Code)
CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY
MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE
HAITI TRUST.
❑ YES E NO
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY?
Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume.
EDUCATION: Harvard Business School, Master of Business Administration, 2006
United States Military Academy at West Point, BS - Environmental Engin., 1998
WORK EXPERIENCE: Plaza Equity Partners, Co -President, 2013 - Present
iStar Financial, Inc., Senior Vice President, 2006-2013
United States Army Officer, Captain, 1998-2004
Florida Memorial University Scholarship Liaison,
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Urban Land Institute Multifamily Housing Counsel Board Member, FIU Real Estate Advisory Board Member,
Coral Gables UCC Board of Trustees
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SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO:
Date
City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133
Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt", all :np:-rru<tae, submitted is , on.sidered public record, The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA )
requires the City to make all public records t;r'ailahle for inspection and to provide r upres upon rerluet.
ANTHONY J. BURNS
2675 Hunter Court
Weston. Florida 33331
aburns ti plazaequity.com
(307) 699-5387
RECEIVED
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education HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OFFICE OF TI-i CITY CL
2004-2006 Master of Business Administration. Member of Real Estate Club, Urban Ci c'1vit 1me
and Co -Captain of Men's Hockey Team.
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rces .Alumni Club.
1994-1998 UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT, NY
Bachelor of Science in Env ironmental Engineering. Elected Varsity Debate Team Captain and National Qualifier.
Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Recognized for exceptional performance in academic. physical and military programs.
experience
2013-Present PLAZA EQUITY PARTNERS MIAMI, FL
Co -President
Partner and owner in a vertically integrated real estate development and investment firm focusing on high-rise urban
development projects in Southeast Florida.
• Managing partner of the Magic City Innovation District --- Little Haiti. Project is an eight million square foot
mixed used development project located on 174 acres of land in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami.
• Developed the Marina Palms Residences and Yacht Club. Project was the first luxury condominium building
developed in North Miami Beach and contained 468 units and a 1 12-slip luxury marina.
• Oversaw the local hiring efforts for all professionals. contractors and other service providers for real estate projects
in South Florida.
• Created and managed a home buyer program that provided mortgages to residents that otherwise would have been
considered "unqualified" by traditional banks.
2006-2013
2003-2004
1998-2003
ISTAR FINANCIAL, INC NEW YORK, NY
Senior Vice -President
Managed and had overall responsibility for a $1.5 billion real estate portfolio consisting of condominium. office. retail
and land assets located in Southeast Florida.
• Managed a multidisciplinary team that redeveloped. marketed. financed and sold 1.500_ condominium units over a
period of three years.
• Oversaw the underwriting and financial analysis on a S2.0— billion national portfolio of real estate assets across all
property types.
PULTE HOMES, INC COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Construction :Manager
Managed construction operations for a 200- home single family detached housing project being developed in the
Southern Colorado market.
• Managed contractor relationships. supplier negotiations and S4 million construction site budget.
• Achieved highest home -owner satisfaction and operating results in the Colorado Division during two quarters.
• Implemented process changes to optimize home construction timelines and standards.
UNITED STATES ARMY IRAQ AND FORT CARSON, CO
Armor Officer
Served in a variety of command and staff roles within a 540-person armor battalion with 44 tanks. Served as unit's
primary battlefield control center officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Awarded Bronze Star.
• Second in command of 63-person tank company. Maintained, supplied and deployed 20 vehicles worth 540
million. Oversaw 36-person team providing administrative and logistical support for company.
• Led 60-person team providing logistic support for 540-person tank battalion. Employed and maintained
operational capabilities for 38 vehicles and equipment.
• Designed new training management system that improved planning efficiency time by 50%: system adopted by
two other major combat units. Recognized as the hest training manager out of six in the unit.
board Florida Memorial University Scholarship Liaison, Urban Land Institute Multifamily Housing Council Board Member.
positions Florida International university Real Estate Advisory Board Member. and Coral Gables UCC Board of Trustees
personal Enjoy spending time with my family. Tae Kwon Do student. lover of the outdoors
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LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRI S t
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICAT rrN
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Name: Robert W. Holland Email/Phone: Rhollandesq4591@gmail.com
Home Address: 1231 NE 83 Street, Miami, FL 33138
(Street/ City/ Zip Code) 786-251-9110
Business/Employer: Law Offices of Robert W. Holland Email/Phone:
Business Address: 3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, FL 33137
(Street/City/Zip Code)
CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY
MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE
HAITI TRUST.
111 YES x❑ NO
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY?
Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume.
EDUCATION: Miami Northwestern Sr. High Class of 1986
Morehouse College, BS Political Science, Class of 1986
University of Miami, Juris Doctorate, Class of 1990
WORK EXPERIENCE: General Practice of Law 1996-Present
Florida Bar, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Former Vice Chair of MDX, Former Chair of Miami Dade Economic
Advocacy Trust, Member of Black Angels Investing Miami
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Signature Date
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO:
City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133
Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt", all information submitted is considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA)
requires the City to make all public records available for inspection and to provide copies upon request.
Robert Winston Holland, ESQ.
3250 NE 1 Avenue, Suite 334, Miami, Florida 33137 Rhollandesq@aol.com
EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor - University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida 1990
Bachelor of Science, Political Science - Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia 1986
Miami Northwestern Senior High School Miami, Florida 1982
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
State Bar of Florida, 1991
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATONS/ORGANIZATIONS:
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Former Chair, Miami Dade Economic Advisory Trust (Formerly MMAP)
Former District Chairman, Calusa District, Boys Scouts of America
Member, Florida Bar Association
Former Member, Former Vice -Chair, Miami Dade Expressway Authority
Former Board Member, Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
Former Member, Miami Dade County Bar Association
Former Member, NAACP
Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Former Member, Underrepresented People's Positive Action Committee (UPPAC)
Former Member, Wilkie Ferguson Bar Association
Robert Winston Holland, ESQ.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE: r
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Government Procurement, Government Relations, Zoning, Land Use, Real Estate, Corltractr:
Family Law and Administrative Law throughout the State of Florida.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1996 - Present Attorney, The Law Office of Robert W. Holland Miami, Florida
1996 - 1998 Managing Director, Public Private Partnership, Inc. Miami Florida
1993 - 1996 Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioner Betty Ferguson Miami, Florida
1991 - 1993 Associate Attorney, The Law Firm of Pitts & Handfield, P.A. Miami, Florida
1990 - 1991 Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Carrie Meek Miami, Florida
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received special recognition for civic contributions by Miami -Dade County Office of Mayor
and Board of County Commissioners May 2010, April 2008 and October 1997. Honored by
Success South Florida Magazine 2005 as "Forty under 40"- identifying Florida's most
talented professionals in business and industry for exemplary community contributions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Over 20 years of legal and political experience. Recognized as a clear and rational thinker
with a keen ability to bring resolution or compromise to complex issues.'
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2022 JAN 27 PM 12: 28
LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
CITY OF MIAMI
Dufirstson Julio Neree, Esq.djneree@hotmail.com/7862371678
Name: Email/Phone:
Home Address: 400 NW 52 Street, Miami -Dade County, City Miami, Florida 33127
(Street/ City/ Zip Code)
Business/Employer: MLKEDC Email/Phone: djneree@mlkmiami.com/3057577652
Business Address: 6114 NW 7th Avenue, Miami -Dade County, Miami, Florida 33127
(Street/City/Zip Code)
CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY
MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE
HAITI TRUST.
EYES 0 NO
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY?
Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume.
EDUCATION: YMCA (Allapattah); Holy Redeemer Middle School (Liberty City);
Curly Notre -Dame High School (Little Haiti); Brown University (Rhode Island);
Harvard Kennedy School (Mass.); Harvard Business School (Mass.).
WORK EXPERIENCE: MLKEDC; Freedom Trust Co., LLC; IDB Group; CBO;
U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund; Goldman Sachs; The Credit Is Due Project;
Little Haiti -Edison Federal Credit Union; BAC Funding Corporation.
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: City Miami Little Haiti Trust Board;
City Miami Code Enforcement Board; City Miami Nuisance Abatement Board;
Legal Services of Greater Miami; Catholic Charities Legal Services.
Jan. 25, 2022
Signature Date
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO:
City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133
Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt", all information submitted is considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA)
requires the City to make all public records available for inspection and to provide copies upon request.
Miami, FL 33127
PROFILE
DUFIRSTSON JULIO "D.J." NEREE
786.237.1678 djneree@hotmail.com
Business Lawyer/ Senior -level Executive/ International Development Economist with a verifiable and highly successful record of
accomplishment in execution of Latin America Caribbean transactions. Seasoned General Manager with diverse experience and significant record
of achievement in leading large complex organizations encompassing Public Policy, Business Development, Loan Administration, Political
Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Congressional Legislation, Organizational Behavior & Leadership, Municipal Zoning & Land Use, and
Public Finance. Energetic, proactive, and inspirational thought leader and innovator with broad leadership expertise in developing strategic plans
for the delivery of public services that serve and benefit the community. An outstanding strategist and trusted advisor who effectively anticipates
legal issues, manages risk, and ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Managed multimillion -dollar budgets including bank
loan portfolios of $1B. Proven excellence in full range of following services:
A Business and Economic Development
A Loan and Asset Management
A Financial Technology Systems
A Continuous Process Improvement/Best Practices
A Public/Private Partnership Agreements
A Large-scale Infrastructure Project Financing
A Financial Modeling/Data Mining
A State and Federal Grants
A Community Outreach/Public Relations
A Housing & Community Services
A Natural Disaster Management
A Business Development Functions
A Startup/Change Management
A Contract Negotiations/Procurement
A Tourism, Arts & Culture Promotion
A Code Enforcement
A Community Development
A Programs and Activities
A visionary leader and astute business strategist able to enhance operational efficiency, streamline business processes, lead organizations through
critical transitions, and effectively maximize fiscal yield on investment. A high -skilled board director with a reputation of inclusive and transparent
leadership in guiding organizations. Politically astute and socially adept market manager able to operate in an open, approachable, transparent, and
collaborative manner with other department heads, employees, leaders, and community members. Large network of contacts in business,
government, public, non-profit, and private sectors. Strong foundation of ethics, principles, values, and superior integrity to effectively lead an
organization to the highest levels of performance and customer service. Excellent administration and masterful people communication skills along
with mature decision making/judgment abilities. Multilingual: Fluent in English, Spanish, French and Creole.
EDUCATION
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MARTIN LUTHER KING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION I MIAMI, FLORIDA 11/2021-PRESENT
• President/CEO. Subject to the control of the Board of Directors, supervise and control the affairs of the 501(c)(3), Florida not -for -profit corporation
established in 1975. Actively manage Corporation's business accelerator and kitchen incubator; report to and advise the Board on all significant
matters of the Corporation's business, and see to it that all orders, resolutions, and policies of the Board are carried out into effect. Generally, be
expected to attend all meetings of the Board, as well as research and execution of local, state, federal, foreign, and international projects related to
affordable housing promotion, small business financing, and economic development policy to balance meeting the needs of residents and the local
businesses within the community, while preserving historic culture and quality of life. Offer insight and expert analysis to assist municipal leadership
with day-to-day operations, legal issues and challenges, media relations and public relations, as well as formulating and implementing short- and
long-range goals for City growth and management.
MLK PUBLIC INTEREST LAW OFFICES I MIAMI, FLORIDA 11/2021 - PRESENT
• Managing Director/Attorney-at-Law. Provide legal representation on immigration matters. Advise clients through consultations, prepare filings,
and attend interviews and hearings before the appropriate agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Executive Office for
Immigration Review. Consult with clients on goals, legal options, and strategies to achieve those goals, and work toward achieving clients' state
goals. Develop and maintain caseload. Assist existing agency clients with their immigration cases. Assist supervising attorney with administration
issues. Meet deadlines imposed by various federal agencies and multiple funder/donor reporting requirements. Maintain files in accordance with
established office policy. Comply with monthly reporting to funders and regular data management. Participate in meetings, calls, and communication
with stakeholders. Provide mentorship and training to recruit and train pro bono attorneys. Engage in outreach and education in immigrant rights.
LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATtpNN TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION /0: 0
Name: AshleyToussaint ashleytoussaint@gmail.com
Email/Phone:
Home Address: 6219 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33138
(Street/City/Zip Code) 305-751-8670
Business/Employer: Toussaint Consulting LLC Email/Phone:
Business Address: 5650 NE 2nd Ave. Suite C., Miami, FL 33137
(Street/City/Zip Code)
CITY CODE SECTION 12.5-44(C)(5) STATES THAT NO EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY
MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL SERVE ON OR BE APPOINTED TO THE LITTLE
HAITI TRUST.
ARE YOU AN EMPLOYEE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR ANY OTHER MUNICIPALITY?
Please provide the following information in the space provided and attach a resume.
EDUCATION: B.S. Social Sciences Education - Wayne State College (2002)
M.S. Educational Leadership - Nova Southeastern University (2009)
WORK EXPERIENCE: KIPP:Miami Schools Deans of Students & Community Partneships
New York City Department of Education Economics & Government Teacher, Head Football Coach
KIPP:NYC After School Director of Programs and Athletic Director, Miami Dade Publics Teacher & Athletic Coach
Board Member Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Board United Community Options of South Florida, United Teachers of Dade, United Federation of Teachers
Miami's Next Leaders 2020 Cohort
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2/17/2022
Date
SUBMIT ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM(S) AND RESUME TO:
City Clerk's Office, Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, 33133
Unless noted as "Florida Statute 119 Exempt", all information submitted is considered public record. The Florida Public Records Act (FPRA)
requires the City to make all vublic records available for insvection and to provide conies upon reauest.
Ashley Toussaint
6219 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33138 ♦ (786)365-9519 • ashleytoussaint@gmail.com • Linkedln: Ashley Toussaint
Skills Summary
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Active -Listening
• Communication
• Bilingual (Haitian -Creole)
Leadership Experience
• Little Haiti Revitalization Trust (2021) - Support in distribution socio- economic opportunities for residents of Little Haiti
• Toussaint Immigration & Consulting, Owner (1991-Present) - Providing immigration services and counseling for over
3,000 families throughout South Florida.
• The Running Edge LLC, Founder (2017- Present) Coordinating running and fitness programs throughout Miami, New
York City and Boston, as a means of community building and networking.
• Exalt Youth Adjunct Instructor (2018-Present)- Providing professional development, career education, court
correspondence and internship opportunities to more than 50 formerly incarcerated youth throughout New York City.
• New York City Teaching Fellows Teacher Development Coach (2017)- Supervised and trained over 20 teaching fellows,
to become effective educators in the New York City Public School System.
• After -School Educational Specialist (2014-2016)- Developing dynamic and engaging curriculum for after -school
programming, as well as managing and coaching after -school staff.
• Athletics Coordinator/Coach (2010-2016)- Coordinating the sports calendar, team schedules and games for all athletics
teams.
• Community2Community Education Initiative Program Director(2010-2017)- Developing educational opportunities to
rural communities in Petit Goave, Haiti, through fundraising and other initiatives.
• North Mianu Beach Sr. High Administration Internship Title I Initiative Program (2008)- Instrumental in reaching the
goal of 70% returned applications, therefore met the criteria to receive Title I funding for the 2009 school year.
• North Miami Beach Sr. High School Union Steward (2007-2009)- One of four stewards who represented 200 staff and
faculty members of United Teachers of Dade.
• North Miami Beach Sr. High School Advisory Committee (2006-2009)- Responsible for appropriating funds
• to support school- wide and community projects. Also recorded the official meeting minutes to be submitted to the district. .
Employment History
KIPP:MIAMI- Miami, FL
Director of Athletic Programs 2019 to Present
NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL - Manhattan, NY
Career and College Development Instructor/Economics and Government Teacher 2016 to 2019
KIPP: AMP ACADEMY - Brooklyn, NY
Educational Specialist 2014 to 2016/Social Studies and English Teacher 2009 to 2016
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SR HIGH SCHOOL — Miami, FL
Social Studies Teacher/Head Track & Cross Country Coach, 2003 to 2009
Education
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY — FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, 2009
WAYNE STATE— WAYNE, NE
Bachelors of Science in Social Sciences Education, 2002
Ashley Toussaint
6219 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33138 ♦ (786)365-9519 • ashleytoussaint@gmail.com • LinkedIn: Ashley Toussaint
References
Dr. Tamika Lewis, Director, Diamond Minds Transformational Educational Leadership Academy, Miami, FL 786-251-8224
Jodi Lyttle, Principal, KIPP:Miami Liberty Academy, Miami, FL 252-258-1582
Fr. Reginald Jean Mary, Notre Dame D'Haiti, Miami, FL 786-704-4255
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