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President
Solymar Torres president@miamiastd.org
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Solymar works as an Organizational Development specialist for ACCION International, a global NGO leader in international economic development and training for micro-entrepreneurs. Her previous work experience includes more than 10 years in both, management consultancy firms and the household care sector across Latin America. |
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President-Elect
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To be Advised |
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V.P. Membership - Recruitment
Patricia Murphey
membership@miamiastd.org
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Patricia is the owner of Solutions Of Software (SOS), Computer Training. SOS provides professional customized computer training solutions to Miami-area corporations and law firms. Prior to taking the role of VP of Membership Patricia was our Recording Secretary |
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V.P. Finance
Sammie Palmer
finance@miamiastd.org
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Sammie recently started a MIami-based company entitled Creative Training Designs. Her previous work experience includes over 32 years in both pharmaceutical and biotech companies (7+ years at Noven Pharmaceuticals and 25+ years at Cordis Corporation). |
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V.P. Programs (Co-Chair)
Mariana Sousa
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Mariana Sousa is a certified Professional in Human Resources with over six years experience in human resources, training & organizational development. Currently, Mariana is the Learning and Development Specialist for The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, FL after holding the position of HR Manager for an international manufacturing company and a Human and Org. Development Consultant in Brazil. |
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V.P. Programs (Co-Chair)
Josefina Scism |
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Josefina Scism is a Sales Trainer at PRC. Prior to joining PRC, she was the Regional Education Manager, for Estee Lauder Travel Retailing- Americas. Josefina has over 6 years of experience in training and development in a variety of industries. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pontificia Universidad Javerina in Cali, Colombia and a Master’s of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida. |
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V.P. Communications
Lara Loucks, CPLP
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Lara Loucks is a workplace learning and performance professional with 15 years experience in managing the training function and organizational knowledge; developing and delivering training; improving human performance and coaching; career planning and talent management; measuring and evaluating; and facilitating organizational change through project management. In 2008, she earned her Certified Professional in Learning and Performance designation. Lara currently serves as the Director of Training and Development for the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union.
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V.P. Chapter Development
Bennett Taylor
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Bennett is the creator of the Think Track Method™ and the Founder and Managing Director of Think Track, Inc. He is a highly skilled consultant with extensive experience helping organizations create and execute talent management solutions that significantly improve their ability to select, develop and retain top-notch talent. Bennett was the Miami Chapter President in 2008 and 2009. |
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V.P. Technology
Mary Haley, Ed.D., CPLP
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Mary is the Assistant Director of Educational Technology Services in the Division of IT at Florida International University, where she is also an adjunct faculty member in AE/HRD and Educational Technology. Mary was the Miami Chapter President in 2007 and served as VP of Finance for several years before that. She earned the Certified Professional in Learing and Performance (CPLP) certification in 2009. |
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Recording Secretary
Starr Davis |
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Starr is the Senior Manager of Education & Training at ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists.) |
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