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36 NE I Strco. 219 •\Iianii, FL 33132 • 1'1louc: 305.505.8881 • I'Alitil: VirgiIll a..kkar'@1gntaiLconi
Professional Profile
Huivaii rights advocate Nt,ho is passionate about social justice and improving the lit-cs ol, the iuost disadvantaged in otir coiuiutiiiitN'.
Iritcrestc<I in developing and intplentcnting sustainable coiuiuwiity programs Nvithin a human rights framework to allcN-iatc poverty and
social concerns.
Highlights
• Prolessional and personable
• Strom; leader - C
• Oiitstanding coninnniication skills
• Iacelleni Nrriting skills
• Bilingual Com:
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Accomplishments
• Master of Lags in hitcrcultural Hunian 12ights
• Co-founder ol' Young Musicians I lnite, a non-prolit orgiiiilmtion that provides lice anisic progranis in local schools and unites Voting
anisic students Irons all socio-economic sectors
F,xperience
CEO, Januar- 2012 to pi-csciii
Young Musicians Unite, Inc. ---- \,lianii, Fl.
Co-fowider ol, the organization, helped or};anize scveral local fill III apply lot- grants and participate in Give INIianti Uay. Board
ntentbcr and advisor.
Assistant State Attorney, :`1u ust 199Ito Ill Iic 1999
Miami -Dade County State Attorney's Office --- Miami, FL
Litigated numerous I)t1I and Felomy cases; JuN.enile UiN.ision Chief; (ICN-clopcd excellent rapport Keith judges and colleagues.
l'Atication
LLM Master of Laws: Intercultural Human Rights, .Soma Cum Laude, 2016
St. Thomas University School of Law --- Niianti, FI.
Course Neork in Povertt-, Protection of Refugees, International Lase, Iltnuan Rights Llwyering, hitcrnational F.Conontic Lase, the
Covcnant on Civil and Political Rights, the Covenant on 1•1conontic, Social and Cultural Rights, Humanitarian Lase, NVorucn's Rights,
hitcrnational G-intinal La«.
JD: Ctun Laude, 1994
St. Thomas University School of Law --- Nlianii, 1:1.
BS: Journalism, 1990
University of Florida --- Gainesville, FI.
City of Miami Zoning Application
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Existing Land Use
LU
Code: Description: Description:
OfficeCOMMERCIAL AND
913 Surlding SERVICES
Future Land Use
FLU
Code: Descrption:. Description:
10 CBD Central Business
District
District Information:
City
Commissioner 2
Landvalrre: $0 1 $6,525,00D $8,525,00
Building Value: Iso $17,275,000 $1$,175,D
xF Value: $0 at1 $D
Market Value: $0 $25,8W,000 523,700,0
Assessed Value: $0 $18,634,000 $16,940,0
Sales Information:
Year: 20141113 12ODDDDOI
Salles1oo so
sale am: 29584-31 295 2a3s
Homestead Information:
Year: 2017 2016 2(
Homestead: $0 $0 $(
Second Homestead: $0 $0 ${
Zone; Description Enactment;
T5-80 O Urban Care Zone j 13114
Areas of Specific Designation:
Section: Descn ion: Enactment:
Property information.
Special Area Planning;
Section: Description: Enactment:
Folio. 0101110MIM _
Established Setbacks:
Section: Description: Arca: Sub:
City Address; 36 NE 1 ST
District:
County Address: 36 NE 1 ST
Former 11i100(NotValid):
Ci
Commissioner. Ken Russell
NET ID: 11
DESA PARTNERS LPEAST
Zone: Description:
Enactment
_ Owner. FLAGLER LLC
Former Overlay Districts:
550 MAMARONECK AVE STE
DOWNFOWNIBRICKELL
(SAME LOCATION AS
46 NE 1 ST
MaiiO Address: 404
36 NE 1 ST 236
36 NE 1 ST 327
HARRISON, NY 10528
VERTOWN)
Beds/Baths/Haif. 01010
MET Phone:
{305} 960-5135
Floors: 10
Code
Living Units: 0
a .
Actual Area: 0 Sq Ft
Type: Flag Present:
Living Area_ 0 Sq Ft
Scenic Transp.: No
Adjusted Area: 190,197 Sq Ft
Code
Lot Size: 27,250
Enforcement
MARIA TOVAR
Year built: 1926
Admin:
MIAMI NORTH P8 B-41 LOT B &
Arch. Zones: No
Legal W45FT LOT 5 & E40FT OF LOT 7 &
Code
LOT 15 OLK 116 LOT SIZE
Description: IRREGULAR OR 19295-2436 0900 5
Enforcement
(305) 329-4800
CITY OF MIAMI NORTH BLK 915
lPhone:
Subdivision:
PB B -A1
Arch. Conserv: NO
Assessment Information:
Miami 21 Zoning(Current):
Existing Land Use
LU
Code: Description: Description:
OfficeCOMMERCIAL AND
913 Surlding SERVICES
Future Land Use
FLU
Code: Descrption:. Description:
10 CBD Central Business
District
District Information:
City
Commissioner 2
Landvalrre: $0 1 $6,525,00D $8,525,00
Building Value: Iso $17,275,000 $1$,175,D
xF Value: $0 at1 $D
Market Value: $0 $25,8W,000 523,700,0
Assessed Value: $0 $18,634,000 $16,940,0
Sales Information:
Year: 20141113 12ODDDDOI
Salles1oo so
sale am: 29584-31 295 2a3s
Homestead Information:
Year: 2017 2016 2(
Homestead: $0 $0 $(
Second Homestead: $0 $0 ${
Zone; Description Enactment;
T5-80 O Urban Care Zone j 13114
Areas of Specific Designation:
Section: Descn ion: Enactment:
None
Special Area Planning;
Section: Description: Enactment:
None
Established Setbacks:
Section: Description: Arca: Sub:
None
District:
Alternate Addresses:
Former 11i100(NotValid):
Ci
Commissioner. Ken Russell
NET ID: 11
28 NE 1 ST
38 NE t ST
32 NE 1 ST
Zone: Description:
Enactment
'BD ICentral Business District
Former Overlay Districts:
NET Name:
DOWNFOWNIBRICKELL
(SAME LOCATION AS
46 NE 1 ST
Section: Description: Enactment:
36 NE 1 ST 236
36 NE 1 ST 327
VERTOWN)
alone
MET Phone:
{305} 960-5135
Historic & Environmental
Preservation:
Code
Enforcement
2
Type: Flag Present:
District:
Scenic Transp.: No
Code
Enforcement
MARIA TOVAR
Histone Sites: No
Admin:
Arch. Zones: No
Env. Preserv: No
Code
Enforcement
(305) 329-4800
Historic District: YES
lPhone:
Arch. Conserv: NO
Flood Zone:
S LOCATED OUTSIDE
IAL. FLOOD HAZARD AREA
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KAMALAH FLETCHER
540 NE 26th Street, Apt. 4B, Miami, FL 33137 1 C: 305-924-4753 1 kamayfletcher@gmalI.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 $1OOK in
planning funding to build proposal to engage low-income communities in Climate Resilience
OCT2015 - Care 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.
DEC2015 - Joined Gulf South Rising delegation to COP21 climate negotiations in Paris, FR.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
05/08 to Current
Founder & Chief Problem Salver- A Little Help Never Hurt- Miami, FL
04/16 to Current
Director of Community Partnerships- American Red Cross - South Florida Region
10115 to 4/16
Florida Field Director - Moms Clean Air Force - Miami, FL
1 111 1 to 4116
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Learning - Catalyst Miami - Miami, FL
10109 to 10/1 1
Community Initiatives Coor. - Neighborhood Housing Services of SoFL - Miami, FL
09/01 to 10/06
Affiliate Site Manager (Morgan State University) - Jumpstart Baltimore - Baltimore, FL
10/00 to 09101
Asst. Director/Lead Teacher YWCA - HAC Childcare Center - Miami, FL
EDUCATION
University of Miami Miami Dade College Boston University
Coral Gables, FL Miami, FL Boston, MA
SPR2013 SPR2009 FALL] 994 -SPR 1997
12 credits earned 12 credits earned 67 credits earned
3.75 GPA 4.0 GPA 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)
KAMALAH FLETCHER
500 NE 26th Street, Apt. 48, Miami, FL33137 I C: 305-924-4753 I kramayfletcher@gmeail.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Ambitious and wefl-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. l 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/lIffe 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 ACDMPLISHMENTS
• Performance Evaluations
• Nonprofit Management and
Leadership
• Business Diplomacy and
Relationship Management
• Business operations
• Coaching and Leadership
Development
• Popular Education, Training
Faciiitofion, and Curriculum
Building
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
e Joined Gulf South Rising delegation to COP21 Climate negotiations in
Parts, FR - DEC 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCi`
1002015 to 412016 Florida Field Director
Moms Clean Air Farce - Miami, FL
Responsible for educating the public and building visibility for Morns 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 4/2016 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-creafing 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 identificafion 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 Liittle 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."
10/2009 to 10/2011 Community Initiatives Coordinator (continuation of Public Allies/AmeriCorps
/Community Liaison)
Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida - Miami, FL.
Member of NHSSF's fhen newly formed Communify 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 fools
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 hath 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 1995-1947.
10/2000 to 09/2001 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
EDUCATION
AFFILIATIONS
TRAINING
olds of transient families and respective staff; 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
overall 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.
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
SPR2009
12 credits earned
4,0 GPA
pursued Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Boston University- Boston, MA.
67 credits earned
2.12 GPA
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-- Fall 2006)
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,
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Property Information:
Folio: 0132300410120
City Address:
500 NE 26 ST 4-13
County Address:
500 NE 26 ST 4-B
Owner:
DEANNA LEE OSWALD
Mailing Address:
500 NE 26 ST #48
MIAMI, FL 33137
Elevation: 10
DescriptionSPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS
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Living Units: 1
Actual Area: 0 Sq F#
Living Area: 910 5q Ft
Adjusted Area: 910 Sq Ft
Lot Size: 0
Year Built: 1974
EL DORADO BAY CONDO APTS UNIT
4B -4TH FLOOR UNOIV 5.34%1NT IN
Legal DBSCiI p; COMMON ELEMENTS CLERKS FILES
74895992 & 74R112416& 748112417
OR 17206-0242 05% 1
Subdivision: IEL DORADO BAY CONDO
Assessment Information:
s
Year. 12017 2016 2015
Land Value: ISO $0 $0
Building Value; $0 $0 so
Miami 21 Zoning(Current):
Existing Land Use
xF Value: $0 $6 $o
Zone: I Description:Enactment:
LUCode:1 Description: Description:
Maines Value: $0 $134,316 $103,329
TB -36A -L lUrban Care Zone 13114
-1
vas= $0 _- $_113,652 $193,320
Areas of Specific Designation:
Future Land Use
Sales Information:
Sec#ion: Description: Enactment:
FLU
Year. 20140614 19960501 19901201
Noner'Dae"
Description: Description:
Sale Amount: 5729,000 $39,090 $za,scio
Special Area Planning:8
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Restricted Restricted
SaleOFR: 29203-2037 17208-6242- 14840-2290
Com. Commercial
Homestead Information:
Section: Description: Enactment
District Information;
year, 2017 2016 2015
None
City Commissioner
Homestead: $0 $0 $0
Established Setbacks:
District: 2
Second Homestead. $0 $0 $0
Section: I D"cription: Area: Strb:
CityCommissioner. Ken Russell
Alternate Addresses:
None
NET ID: 10
Nuns
Former 11040(Not Valid):
NET Name: WYNWOODIEDGEWATER
Historic & Environmental
Tone; Description: Enactment: 'NET Phone: (305) 960-2904
Preservation:
Multifamily High -Density
R4
Code Enforcement
2
T ype: Flag Present
Resident al
District:
Scenic Transp.: No
Former Overlay Districts:
Code Enforcement MARIA TOVAR
Historic Sites: No
Admin:
Section: Description: Enactment: Code Enforcement
Arch. Zones: No
SD -20 Edgewater Overlay
Phone: (305) 329.4800
Env. Preserv: No
District
Flood Zone:
JArch.
Historic District: No
Conserv: INo
Elevation: 10
DescriptionSPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
AREAS
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